SpongeWorthy

Well, for one, it worked fine with Cutler and garbage linemen/receivers. But if Lovie is getting one year to make things right without a real outside replacement for Angelo, he doesn't have time to institute a new system. They'd be much better off improving the linemen and getting a wide receiver and trying to make another go with what they have. It was more bad than good. 2010 the offense was largely terrible. There was a decent stretch this season but it wasn't an elite unit by any means. If we're bringing in some new offensive talent, as we should, we might as well get a new OC if he'll be a better fit for Cutler. There will be a transition period but I don't see it as being tougher than Cutler continuing to play with incompetent boobs under the same system. I also don't see this as a one year stay of execution on Lovie. I think he's the guy unless we fall into multiple 5-11 type seasons. Not being elite doesn't mean they weren't good. They were good until Cutler got hurt and Martz had to use the incompetent piece of crap that Angelo forced into the system. As of now, there is no real GM. But the minute they hire one, Lovie's job is on the line. That would mean it is vital for Lovie to win in 2012, or else the pressure to hire a real GM will be huge. I view the offense being decent more as Cutler being super man back there rather than what Martz did. Look at the Detroit MNF game--Cutler had to be in god mode just to put up decent numbers and for us to put 13 points on the board. Between his refusal to look at the tight ends (there's a big correlation between high powered offenses and use of TE in today's NFL), constant calls for deep drops with linemen that can't hold blocks and receivers who can get open, and no-audibles he's a bad fit for Cutler and the makeup of the league. As for the GM, I could see them hiring some personnel figure head that can't give Lovie an ultimatum. I don't think he's really on the hot seat next year unless it's a complete disaster of a season.

Because it would be Cutler's 5th offense in the last 6 years (Shanahan to McDaniels, to Turner to Martz). Plus, if the Bears don't make the playoffs next year, there's a possibility that the whole staff gets fired. That would mean a 6th OC in 7 years for Cutler. Cutler didn't play under McDaniels.

Well, for one, it worked fine with Cutler and garbage linemen/receivers. But if Lovie is getting one year to make things right without a real outside replacement for Angelo, he doesn't have time to institute a new system. They'd be much better off improving the linemen and getting a wide receiver and trying to make another go with what they have. It was more bad than good. 2010 the offense was largely terrible. There was a decent stretch this season but it wasn't an elite unit by any means. If we're bringing in some new offensive talent, as we should, we might as well get a new OC if he'll be a better fit for Cutler. There will be a transition period but I don't see it as being tougher than Cutler continuing to play with incompetent boobs under the same system. I also don't see this as a one year stay of execution on Lovie. I think he's the guy unless we fall into multiple 5-11 type seasons.

Alshon Jeffery. He's big but he kinda lumbers and rounds off his routes. Not sure about his separation ability at the next level.

I don't know what's going to happen. I do know that Martz didn't want Hanie, that Angelo essentially forced Hanie on Martz, and that the 2011 season was lost the second Hanie stepped foot on the field. On the surface it looks to me that Jerry lost a power struggle and that Lovie will get one more chance. It makes plenty of sense to bring back Martz in that situation. But that assumes Lovie and Martz got along. There were reports each of the last 2 years that Lovie was not OK with the run/pass ratio early in the seasons. Playcalling has been an issue. Getting play calls in from him up in the booth has been an issue. It took Lovie half a decade to wake up to the fact that this is a passing league, but I think he finally did, even if he doesn't like it. You don't win running the ball. But the Bears actually did run the ball. There are issues, but if the situation is that Jerry is out but Lovie is staying, I'm guessing it has a lot to do with Caleb Hanie, and Lovie will only have one year to make things right. It doesn't make sense to have Lovie find a new offensive coordinator in that situation. I'm figuring the "new" coordinator would be Tice anyway, with Shane Day calling the plays. Doesn't make sense to change the offense, but there's no reason he can't change to Tice as OC. Why doesn't it make sense to change the offense?

Damn, I had no idea Clements had been Green Bay's QB coach since 2006. He has to be itching for a promotion.

The no-audibles scheme is done in the NFL if you've got a veteran QB. Cutler needs the game in his hands as sulley said. I'd also like an OC that would get him outside of the pocket more by design.

I don't know what's going to happen. I do know that Martz didn't want Hanie, that Angelo essentially forced Hanie on Martz, and that the 2011 season was lost the second Hanie stepped foot on the field. On the surface it looks to me that Jerry lost a power struggle and that Lovie will get one more chance. It makes plenty of sense to bring back Martz in that situation. I don't see the evidence that Martz and Lovie were aligned in some kind of power struggle against Angelo. Maybe either of them individually but I never got the impression that Martz and Lovie were some strong tandem. I think Martz is gone.

You guys think we're keeping Martz?

Nicccceeee But Lovie isnt going anywhere...I was 99.9% sure on thay until Angelo got canned now I'm like 95%.

Epic game

Isn't Okoye an FA too? I'd bring him back.

Wanny has been named DC for the Bills. Another inspired hire by Buffalo.

These morons in the booth for the Capital One Bowl keep talking about how the refs had to toss Alshon Jeffery and that Nebraska DB for throwing punches except that Jeffery didn't throw a punch.

Great call on the sneak with the empty backfield Dallas

I think he's. Too late to get himself in that long. Or did you mean Deng? Yeah Deng.

Thibs will find a way to play 40 minutes here

Greg Stiemsma is the most athletic big man on the Celtics lol

Has Memphis run an offensive set?

Z-Bo with the knee blow

Why did Deng cut his mohawk?

Why is Rip in a bad suit?

So we probably lose out on Michael Floyd and a shot for trading up for Blackmon.

Fun fact: Of the 8 most penalized teams in NFL history 6 are some version of the Raiders

Nice one Major