Week 6: Bears (2-3) @ Falcons (2-3) 3:25 PM FOX/780

[Splendid Splinter]

I still can't really see this team winning more than 9 games and wild card spots are going to be really hard to come by

 

i don't even look at playoff scenarios until like week 12. no point.

 

 

It'll be week 10 for me after the GB game.

[rawaction]

The hits early by Conte, Mundy and Sharpton really changed the game. Fuller and Jennings stepped up against Julio. Roddy White sucks now. Hurst did a great job in the slot. He didn't get picked on like Frey has/would have. Sharpton really had a good game. He is known as a 2-down LB, but he did some really good things in coverage. Greene also stepped up after being inactive most weeks and stayed in on the nickel, while leading the team in tackles. And of course, the D-line was great. Paea was there early, then Houston made a couple plays, then they collapsed the pocket late with Allen and Young. Really a big feat to hold Atlanta to 13 points in the dome with 0 LBs who should be on the field, all while breaking in a new nickelback and replacing a safety midway thru the game.

[Guest]

today was the first time time this team looked like it was supposed to. offense gets you a big lead behind marshall and alshon, DL upgrades pin their ears back and eat.

[JonJayCutler]

This game gives me some hope of beating one of NE/GB on the road, which assuming we take care of business at home next week, would put us at 5-4 and very much alive with a soft 2nd half.

[Guest]

My problem with our offense is that it runs a ton of plays, can dominate possession, but if they can't score more points, the mistakes it makes will continue to kill them.

[rawaction]

Hahaha. PFF loved Young. They were right.

 

They also loved Houston

 

Can't win em all.

 

Who says they're wrong?

 

 

Exactly. He has been doing his job IMO. Yeah the #s aren't showing up, but he's doing what he's supposed in most of his plays and that's why PFF loves Houston. Plus isn't he like 5th-6th in QB hurries/hits before today?

 

I was kidding. He's pretty much been as advertised. Never been a big sack guy. But great run D and versatile putting pressure on at different spots on the line.

[Guest]

cutty is never going to grow facial hair again imo

[Guest]

cutler closing in on a 100 rating on the season

[Hairyducked Idiot]

It's the same season we always have. If we somehow get and stay healthy, we can be dangerous, probably headed for 8 or 9 wins and just barely out.

[Guest]

Bears 3-1 on the road, 0-2 at home.

 

That is crazy but heck I'll take it. Figure they get better at home later

Glad you're not too angry about this whole thing now.

[UMFan83]

In 16 complete games with Trestman, Cutler is 377/576 (65.5%) for 4271 yds, 32 TDs, 17 INTs, 7.4 YPA, and a 93.7 rating

[Guest]

I hope the young LBs can push DJ Williams. Sharpton was just flying around there. Looked weird having speed at LB.

[Guest]

@adamjahns: Source: #Bears safety Chris Conte has a sprained right shoulder. Previously sprained his left. Has MRI coming.

[JonJayCutler]

Well that's better than another concussion.

[Wilson A2000]

I hope the young LBs can push DJ Williams. Sharpton was just flying around there. Looked weird having speed at LB.

 

Whose call is it to pull personnel on defense? Would Trestman ever interfere? Clearly De La Puente is the better player, but they are going with the veteran, so I don't think Trestman is going to go against his philosophy on defense. I think the same thing is going to happen with the LBs even if Trestman wanted someone in and someone out.

[rawaction]

I hope the young LBs can push DJ Williams. Sharpton was just flying around there. Looked weird having speed at LB.

 

Yeah that's my biggest need of the offseason. Speed on defense, particularly at LB or safety.

[rawaction]

Your NFL leader in receptions: MATT FORTE

 

On pace for 122 catches and 1003 yards receiving to go along with 1064 rushing.

[Banedon]

@adamjahns: Source: #Bears safety Chris Conte has a sprained right shoulder. Previously sprained his left. Has MRI coming.

 

Man...there's nothing quite like a safety that's frequently concussed and with two bad shoulders. Can't beat it.

[rawaction]

@adamjahns: Source: #Bears safety Chris Conte has a sprained right shoulder. Previously sprained his left. Has MRI coming.

 

Man...there's nothing quite like a safety that's frequently concussed and with two bad shoulders. Can't beat it.

 

He's played really well though. Seems like a good time to get him a couple weeks off. Can't keep letting him go out there and get hurt every week. Give him thru the bye week to heal up.

[apete6]

@adamjahns: Source: #Bears safety Chris Conte has a sprained right shoulder. Previously sprained his left. Has MRI coming.

 

Man...there's nothing quite like a safety that's frequently concussed and with two bad shoulders. Can't beat it.

 

He's played really well though. Seems like a good time to get him a couple weeks off. Can't keep letting him go out there and get hurt every week. Give him thru the bye week to heal up.

 

Exactly. He's been by far the Bears best safety.

[jersey cubs fan]

How many drops did Atlanta end up with yesterday?

[UK1679666180]

How many drops did Atlanta end up with yesterday?

 

6.

[apete6]

How many drops did Atlanta end up with yesterday?

 

I think it was 8. I've seen 7 to 9 in various recaps. I wonder if Toilolo will be investigated for trying to shave points? He was awful yesterday.

[Guest]

First and probably only game I couldn't watch this year. Glad they pulled this one out. Very happy to hear that the makeshift linebacker crew did a decent job today. It might be time to start considering a youth movement at that position.

[Banedon]

@adamjahns: Source: #Bears safety Chris Conte has a sprained right shoulder. Previously sprained his left. Has MRI coming.

 

Man...there's nothing quite like a safety that's frequently concussed and with two bad shoulders. Can't beat it.

 

He's played really well though. Seems like a good time to get him a couple weeks off. Can't keep letting him go out there and get hurt every week. Give him thru the bye week to heal up.

 

Exactly. He's been by far the Bears best safety.

 

I wasn't criticizing his play. Just his fragility.