Week 16: Lions at Bears on Fox at noon Sunday

[UMFan83]

Double post Edited December 21, 2014 by UMFan83

[UMFan83]

Yards wise, this matched Cutler's worst output all year if I remember

 

Just playing Meatball's advocate, his yards would have been better if there weren't 7 drops. Also if there was garbage time I'm the game like Cutler has had in a lot of his games.

 

It was a decent performance from a backup QB. Nothing to get excited about but nothing to disparage either.

 

Clausen's YPA was lower than any of Cutler's games this year and nearly a yard lower than the worst qualifying QB in the NFL. Bennett leads all TEs in the NFL in drops and Forte is second amongst RBs.

 

He got 14 points because of shortened fields due to idiocy from Detroit - a ST fumble and a roughing the punter penalty.

 

Decent performance from a backup QB. Would have scored more than 14 if they could have punched it in from the 1 on 2 tries, or if there wasn't a blatantly missed pass interference call inside the 10 yard line. Not even including the drops.

 

Again decent performance from a backup against the leagues number 2 defense, while starting 2-3 undrafted rookies on the line and without our number 1 WR. I'm not saying he's good, and I'm definitely not saying he should replace Cutler or that he should even be on this team in any capacity next year. Just that it was a decent performance from a backup, and frankly better than I expected from him

[Wilson A2000]

Yards wise, this matched Cutler's worst output all year if I remember

 

Just playing Meatball's advocate, his yards would have been better if there weren't 7 drops. Also if there was garbage time I'm the game like Cutler has had in a lot of his games.

 

It was a decent performance from a backup QB. Nothing to get excited about but nothing to disparage either.

 

Stupid me, I meant points in my post. I think Cutler put up at least 14 every game.

[gscool89]

Really think the Bears win this game if they had Cutler in so it's probably good that Clausen was in.

[sneakypower]

Yards wise, this matched Cutler's worst output all year if I remember

 

Just playing Meatball's advocate, his yards would have been better if there weren't 7 drops. Also if there was garbage time I'm the game like Cutler has had in a lot of his games.

 

It was a decent performance from a backup QB. Nothing to get excited about but nothing to disparage either.

i'll be interested to see where PFF rates him tomorrow; a positive grade wouldn't surprise me

[minnesotacubsfan]

Yea, Clausen consistently made smart throws. I wanted him to fail badly, but seeing play well gives me hope he can be capable at least as a backup. I still want Cutler back

[Splendid Splinter]

In case people didn't know how the Bears drives ended in this game...

 

 

Punt

Punt

Downs

Punt

Punt

Punt – Detroit ST failure – TD

Punt – Detroit ST failure – TD

Punt

Punt

INT

 

Pretty good argument that Cutler is to blame and not the system

[Guest]

People have gone too crazed over TO. Of course they are bad, but a punt is just a strategic turnover so if you punt all game, you'll likely lose the field position battle and TOP battle (though I think we did okay on TOP today).

 

Definitely was cheering at the game that we "can move the ball" during those two ST plays.

 

 

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[UMFan83]

In case people didn't know how the Bears drives ended in this game...

 

 

Punt

Punt

Downs

Punt

Punt

Punt – Detroit ST failure – TD

Punt – Detroit ST failure – TD

Punt

Punt

INT

 

Pretty good argument that Cutler is to blame and not the system

 

Bears had 30 less total yards, 3 less points, and as many 50+ yard drives yesterday as the last time the Bears played the Lions. And Cutty had the benefit of Marshall and Long (albeit on the road vs home yesterday). And one of their TDs on thanksgiving was due to a TO inside the Lions 10.

 

I just like playing devils advocate. I'm on the side of Cutler here, and it's clear that Clausen didn't provide a "spark" like Trestman suggested would happen but Clausen didn't do significantly worse than the last time we played Detroit. In fact pretty comparable and maybe better if Jeffery isn't blatantly interfered with on a no call (it's either a 50 yard TD catch or a 1st and goal from inside the 10, very likely leading to points) or if the Bears can punch in from the 1.

[sneakypower]

i'll be interested to see where PFF rates him tomorrow; a positive grade wouldn't surprise me

Jimmy Clausen: +2.0

 

Breakdown: Last time we saw Jimmy Clausen starting he had actually put together a two-out-of-three mini run of green grades to wrap up his Carolina career. Now, not knowing how he’d look after so much time off (his last start was in 2010), it was a pleasant surprise to see him making throws. The numbers weren’t huge and he suffered some drops, but the variety of pass types he hit on have to inspire confidence, especially considering the rust — see the two touchdowns for examples of touch and placement.

 

Signature Play: 3Q 4:28, it was one of the drops, but this opposite-hash, well-timed and located ball on a comeback route is not what you’d expect from a QB who is fresh off of multiple seasons watching from the side.

[jersey cubs fan]

Does anyone want to take odds on when Clausen gets benched?

I'm betting on injury.

 

not that hard to predict

[Banedon]

@ChicagoBears

 

Clausen did not exhibit any signs or symptoms of concussion until after leaving stadium Sunday night; was checked multiple times after hit.

[jersey cubs fan]

he called the trainers at night, effectively turning himself in for having a concussion and wimping out of the game.

 

#notverylunchpail

[RynoRules]

@ChicagoBears

 

Clausen did not exhibit any signs or symptoms of concussion until after leaving stadium Sunday night; was checked multiple times after hit.

 

In fairness, its hard to detect neurological issues in a human whose face looks like his.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Wait, Clausen was concussed?

[Banedon]

Wait, Clausen was concussed?

 

Delayed symptoms...didn't experience issues till after he left the stadium.

[minnesotacubsfan]

So the plan to keep Jay healthy worked

[Guest]

Yes, delayed symptoms. Did they even check him after the Ansah hit?

[rawaction]

Yes, delayed symptoms. Did they even check him after the Ansah hit?

 

I don't think so. There were only like 3 more plays that the Bears had the ball.

[Banedon]

Yes, delayed symptoms. Did they even check him after the Ansah hit?

 

http://i.imgur.com/397Xg5U.png

[Banedon]

Brandon Marshall just said he wants to play his whole career with Coach Trestman

[Wilson A2000]

Brandon Marshall just said he wants to play his whole career with Coach Trestman

 

So he's going to the CFL next year I guess

[Wilson A2000]

So Fales or Cutler?

[Banedon]

So Fales or Cutler?

 

Cutler. Trestman already announced it.

[Banedon]

Raiola suspended 1 game.