Looked to me like he got there a little before the ball got to them, holding Burden' arms keeping him from attempting a catch. You're probably correct.
Completely agree. The 4th INT, yes the throw was late, also appeared the defender held both of Burden' arms before the ball got to them. Should have been a DPI.
If Thomas isn't stupid, the INT never happens, Bears probably go up 21-3 and win more comfortably. I've no problems with Bears seeing the Bucs again. The game was a one-off regarding Caleb' mistakes, don't believe the Bucs can count on him repeating them.
Yes he was, think he's okay. But, lets see what the officials horsefeathered up tonight - helmet to helmet on Burden, without question, it was targeting, Simmons was held on the two point attempt, the blocker recovered then, pulled him down.
Just irritating this not so good Bucs team is still in this game because Caleb making some poor decisions. Stop with the poor decisions and walk away with this game.
I'm thinking 7 - 5 is the ceiling. Believe there's a win amongst Iowa or Northwestern, don't think they've much of a chance at UCLA next Friday. 7 - 5 will get them to legit bowl, won't be a big time bowl but, a legit one.
The Nebraska QB isn't good, definitely a step down from Raiola. Somewhat like Michigan, very good defense, not so good offense, although the Huskers aren't quite as bad on offense as the Wolverines.
Last week it was Seattle' invulnerable defense, this week it's Todd Bowles and his defensive schemes are going to serve a slice of humble pie to Caleb and the Bears.
Unless JJ all of sudden finds some speed, isn't going to happen. Receivers will continue to run past him, best option is getting to the QB by rushing 4 and sending help his way.
He made a general statement about teams playing in 3 consecutive prime time games typically struggle in the third of those games. Nothing about the line, home/away, etc.
I'm with you. As we know there's always a plethora of overreactions good or bad, have to find a balance. Think watching some of film reviews may provide the balance. You can put the effusive praise aside and see Ben and Caleb know what their doing, such a complete 180 from the days of Eberflus and Fields, it's awesome.
I don't believe their analysis is objective, ESPN just doesn't "like" Caleb and it's a factor in the results. They "like" Bo Nix who, objectively, sucks, and it shows.