Here’s the Quick -n- Dirrty…
- Defense played well in 1st half, limiting Denver to just 7 points
- Linebackers Edwards, Smith and Sanborn had solid games with tackles and pressure
- Veteran D-line held up okay but only 1 sack for the game
- Defense fell apart in 4th quarter, giving up big plays
- Poor play calling by Eberflus – went to soft zone coverage in 4th quarter allowing Denver to march down the field
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Hey there, fellow Bears Fans!
Brent C. here: Alright now, Let’s break this game down..
The Monsters of the Midway came to play in the first half, but where was that Bears defense in the fourth quarter? As a diehard Bears fan keeping it one hundred with my loyal readers, I gotta call it like I see it.
My beloved Bears were looking stout against the run in the first half. Linebackers Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards and rookie Jack Sanborn were balling out with solid tackling and quarterback pressures. The veteran defensive line led by Robert Quinn, Al-Quadin Muhammad and Justin Jones contained the edges while Bilal Nichols and Angelo Blackson clogged up the middle. Russell Wilson and the Denver rushing attack were limited to just 7 first half points.
But the Bears only play two quarters? Nah, this is the NFL where you gotta show up for four. As we all witnessed on Sunday, Coach Matt Eberflus’ squad faded hard late in the game. It was a tale of two halves for the Chicago defense. They had no answers for Wilson and the Broncos air and ground assault in the final quarter.
Where was the discipline and fundamentals preached all preseason by Eberflus? The Monsters of the Midway were MIA when it mattered most. Wilson exploited the soft zone coverage for back-breaking completions on third and fourth downs. Javonte Williams ripped off chunk runs right up the gut of the exhausted Bears D.
In my humble opinion as a longtime Bears diehard, the poor gameplanning and play calling by defensive coordinator Eberflus was highly questionable. The defense looked gassed and unprepared as the wheels came off in the fourth quarter. Eberflus has to make some serious adjustments before Thursday night’s tilt with the frisky Washington Commanders.
Carson Wentz is no Russell Wilson, but he’s got dynamic playmakers in Antonio Gibson, Curtis Samuel and a stout O-line. If the Bears defense doesn’t tighten up with better schemes and execution, Wentz and company will light up the scoreboard on the national stage.
There were some bright spots from my beloved Monsters of the Midway. Safety Jaquan Brisker and cornerback Kyler Gordon continue to impress as rookie starters. And veteran defensive end Robert Quinn broke the century mark for career sacks, cementing his legacy as one of the best pass rushers of his generation.
At the end of the day, Bears fans deserve better than the mediocre product we’ve witnessed the past few seasons. As a diehard fan keeping it real, I still believe in Coach Eberflus, General Manager Ryan Poles and quarterback Justin Fields to eventually turn this team into contenders. It’s a rebuilding year, so growing pains are expected.
But the Bears must show improvement and competitiveness for a full four quarters. That starts Thursday against the Commanders. My fingers are crossed that the Monsters of the Midway will rise to the challenge and finally notch their first win of 2023.
Keep hope alive Bears fans! and as always… PEACE!
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