Eagles at Bears Sunday 7:20 on NBC

[UK1679666180]

Cutler hasn't been good regardless of the reasoning and while it's not his fault entirely but the chances he has had to make plays, he hasn't made enough of them to consider it a good year for him and definitely not worth what they have allocated to get him (so far). That said, he has had fewer chances than most franchise QBs given that most teams try and provide their #1 asset with talent around him and the Bears have not.

 

They basically have to clean house at this point, start with Phillips and conclude with a new staff.

[Soul]

I suspect the Bears would ruin ANY quarterback they brought in here.

[mul21]

Cutler was overthrowing guys badly last night obviously, but I don't remember really seeing that from him in the past. I really think the skill level of the receiver's is less of a problem that their football IQs. And again, I think that has everything to do with the coaching staff. These guys just aren't developing or getting any better. Cutler made the 3 really bad throws last night with the 2 TD misses back to back and the INT at the end, but the 5 picks against the 49ers, only 2 of them were on him. Horribly frustrating to watch.

[Tyrant]

Cutler was overthrowing guys badly last night obviously, but I don't remember really seeing that from him in the past.

 

He was as inaccurate as I've ever seen him. He wasn't stepping into anything and backed away on nearly every throw he made. I'm sure he's become conditioned to not having time to set his feet and throw, so he's started fading away because he's anticipating pressure.

[Soul]

The overthrows are likely an indication of a loss of confidence, and confusion.

 

Even a "franchise QB" needs to have coaches that keep a player on target, and correct any difficulties he might be going through. I really doubt the Bears are providing any of that coaching. They haven't done it ever for their QBs, I find it hard to believe they are suddenly doing it now.

 

He's all alone, in a sea of boos and marginal teammates, with nobody but Donovan McNabb to give him an encouraging word after the game.

[Guest]

Reunite Shanahan and Cutler!

[jersey cubs fan]

Assuming all they do this offseason is change the offensive coordinator, would Mariucci be a good candidate for the job? His history is with QBs and the offense. He's a retread head coach and was passed over for a couple college jobs I think. I think he'd take the job if given a big deal, would he be good?

[sneakypower]

i think Cutler's biggest problem is his habit of just locking into his receivers. last year whenever i watched Denver play, he'd get into a groove with Marshall or Royal for a stretch and just look to them every drop back. that's more acceptable when your receivers are great at gaining separation and making catches in traffic.

[sneakypower]

Assuming all they do this offseason is change the offensive coordinator, would Mariucci be a good candidate for the job? His history is with QBs and the offense. He's a retread head coach and was passed over for a couple college jobs I think. I think he'd take the job if given a big deal, would he be good?

people here would hate mariucci, he runs the most god awful vanilla conservative west coast scheme and once called shawn bryson "worth his weight in gold"

 

[expletive] him

[dew1679666265]

i think Cutler's biggest problem is his habit of just locking into his receivers. last year whenever i watched Denver play, he'd get into a groove with Marshall or Royal for a stretch and just look to them every drop back. that's more acceptable when your receivers are great at gaining separation and making catches in traffic.

 

I've seen him rely too much on his arm strength as well. Take the interception on the last drive last night, for example, it looked like he was trying to overcompensate for the receiver not being open by just throwing it as hard as he could between two defenders. The ball then got tipped in the air, became a jump ball and the Eagles came down with it.

 

Favre did that a lot early in his career as well, if I recall correctly.

[dew1679666265]

Assuming all they do this offseason is change the offensive coordinator, would Mariucci be a good candidate for the job? His history is with QBs and the offense. He's a retread head coach and was passed over for a couple college jobs I think. I think he'd take the job if given a big deal, would he be good?

people here would hate mariucci, he runs the most god awful vanilla conservative west coast scheme and once called shawn bryson "worth his weight in gold"

 

[expletive] him

 

I loved Shawn Bryson at UT.

[SpongeWorthy]

Is Hester going to be suspended for that disgusting act?

[Derwood]

Is Hester going to be suspended for that disgusting act?

 

no

[cubbyvirus00]

NFL Network: Source says Bears, Texans 'would excite' Cowher

November 23, 2009 7:36 PM | 4 Comments

By David Haugh

 

Bears fans coveting Bill Cowher as a possible replacement for Lovie Smith, take a deep breath. This may cause your pulse to race.

 

An NFL Network report Monday night cited a source that said the idea of coaching the Bears or Texans "would excite,'' Cowher if the job becomes open.

 

That'll simply make the anti-Lovie contingent among Bears fans even more antsy. But the same report said Cowher would command in the range of $10 million per-season - a staggering price even for a head coach with a Super Bowl ring.

 

But realistically, Smith still has two years and $11 million remaining after this season on his contract. Can you see the Bears paying a coach $10 million per year? Didn't think so.

 

 

Jason La Canfora reported that the Bills are expected to speak with Mike Shanahan this week and contacted Cowher about the opening created when they fired Dick Jauron last week. Cowher responded that he isn't interested in talking to any teams about potential jobs until after the season.

[jersey cubs fan]

Cowher might be the least enticing big name out there. The Bears need a true offensive mind and I have serious doubts about Cowher bringing in somebody like that. He's just a hothead defense first guy with questionable game day decision making in his past. So, he's a more intense Lovie.

[Soul]

Surely Shanahan would be preferred among the big names. But I'm not sure he would come here as long as Angelo is the GM.

[Banedon]

Cowher might be the least enticing big name out there. The Bears need a true offensive mind and I have serious doubts about Cowher bringing in somebody like that. He's just a hothead defense first guy with questionable game day decision making in his past. So, he's a more intense Lovie.

 

I like Cowher personality wise, and I have more belief in him getting the most out of his players than I do with Lovie, but yeah...if the Bears were to actually defy conventional wisdom and replace Lovie, I think Shanahan clearly makes the most sense.

[soapy]

Surely Shanahan would be preferred among the big names. But I'm not sure he would come here as long as Angelo is the GM.

 

Yeah, I assume the only way Shanahan comes in is if Angelo is gone to. I'd be beyond shocked if that happened.

[jersey cubs fan]

Surely Shanahan would be preferred among the big names. But I'm not sure he would come here as long as Angelo is the GM.

 

Yeah, I assume the only way Shanahan comes in is if Angelo is gone to. I'd be beyond shocked if that happened.

 

Is this because people assume Shanahan will be his own GM? Didn't he lose GM privileges in Denver? I really don't think there's a strong trend toward letting a new coach come in and be the coach/GM. Is there a coach in the league with that set-up right now? The closest maybe Belichek now that Pioli left, but it's very rare. Everybody's favorite spokesperson for that model, Parcells, isn't even in that situation as he's the head football guy, with a GM working under him and a seperate head coach.

[cubbyvirus00]

Is there anywhere where it shows ownerships commitment to winning? I don't see any statements or proof that ownership is completely willing to help this football team. This next offseason is going to be a test of that ownership to see if they are committed to winning. Honestly if they're going to be lame ducks and wait for the 2011 draft class, I'm going to pickup my Ravens jersey tomorrow and be a fan of them for awhile.

[Soul]

I don't know about anyone else, but for me it wouldn't have to be Shanahan asking for full GM duties. If he's going to come in and build an offense around Jay Cutler, he's going to want some say in the personnel decisions. The implication here is that Angelo can't do the offense. They'd be bringing in Shanahan essentially because of Angelo's failures identifying talent on the offensive side of the ball.

 

I see that as a clash that Angelo, and possibly Shanahan as well, would shy away from.

[jersey cubs fan]

I don't know about anyone else, but for me it wouldn't have to be Shanahan asking for full GM duties. If he's going to come in and build an offense around Jay Cutler, he's going to want some say in the personnel decisions. The implication here is that Angelo can't do the offense. They'd be bringing in Shanahan essentially because of Angelo's failures identifying talent on the offensive side of the ball.

 

I see that as a clash that Angelo, and possibly Shanahan as well, would shy away from.

 

Maybe that's a clash that can't work, but Angelo already conceded some personel power to Lovie after the Super Bowl, splitting some of those duties with a head coach is fairly normal, and when one guy has specialized in defense while the other has specialized with offense, it makes perfect sense.

 

I don't see the clash. I doubt it happens for a variety of reasons, but I don't see why it can't work.

 

 

As for cubbyviruses "ownership committed to winning comment" I don't even know what you are looking for? Words? Do you want a Rickets style press conference where they talk about winning? Are you looking for Jerry Jones style talk? Or maybe Snyder's bluster and reckless spending? The Bears owners committed serious money to many guys. They allowed the team to trade number 1 picks for a franchise QB and freed up money immediately to extend that guy. They've signed several expensive free agents and they haven't lost a single high quality player to free agency due to cheapness.

 

They don't sign the biggest free agent fish out there, but that rarely works anyway. And they don't go after the biggest named coaches, but that's a hit or miss proposal at best anyway. They certainly don't spoil the fans, but their "cheapness" doesn't prevent the team from winning either. I am concerned that they won't make a move with the pending labor dispute on the horizon, but I wouldn't say they are any less committed to winning than any other owners out there. It's not really about ownership commitment. It's about football people making better football decisions and players playing well enough to win. This team has football issues, not ownership issues.

[Banedon]

The belief seems to be that Shanahan will be looking for coaching and GM duties. So unless Angelo is gone, he's an unlikely fit.

[UK1679666180]

I don't see either Angelo or Smith leaving until after next year (Jan 2011). Too much money is tied up in their contracts to be getting rid of them at this point.

[jersey cubs fan]

I don't see either Angelo or Smith leaving until after next year (Jan 2011). Too much money is tied up in their contracts to be getting rid of them at this point.

 

I don't see it happening either. I'm guessing Lovie and Jerry get one last chance to make it work with a new OC next season.