How long can the Bears D carry Trubisky?
How Long Can the Bears Defense Carry Mitchell Trubisky?
The Chicago Bears survived Monday night in Washington, just as they did last Sunday in Denver. They're winning ugly, thanks almost entirely to a defense that stumped the Green Bay Packers in a Week 1 loss, shut down the Broncos in Week 2 and then had a takeaway party against the Redskins in Week 3.
Is it sustainable?
Eventually, the Bears will have to become more consistent on offense. And eventually, they'll have to get a hell of a lot more from third-year franchise quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
The Bears did at least generate 31 points against the Redskins after scoring just one touchdown in the first two weeks of the season, but seven of those points came on a pick-six, and 17 more came off Washington turnovers. That included a touchdown drive in which they totaled just four yards of offense after recovering a fumble in the red zone.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
That is the 84 million dollar question. See what I did there? It is going to be a big test for this team how they do against the Bears. That defense is legit and this is a division rival so they will be amped up. The game plan better be on point for this one.
This week will tell us if were playoff bound or just another 8-8 season. We dont necicarily have to win but we need a good showing.
I said as much after Week 1 too actually-- How long can the Bears D carry their offense. Going off our own history of having great defenses and sub-par offenses, my money is on about Week 10. After that it's just too much burden to "bear" for one side of the ball.
But I'd be fine if they gassed out at Week 3 so that we can roll em :p
As much as I hate to say it they will carry him throughout the season. That is what the Bears do and have always done. I have said it for years that you can't keep depending on a pick 6 or the most opportune turnovers week after week but yet the Nears somehow survive on just that.
well they've been doing it for 2 years now, so why expect them to stop anytime soon?
Last year the Bears won ugly and got the bounces. This year looks to be shaping up to be the same. Playing sound football should be enough to beat them. The Packers barely did that the Broncos and Redskins did not.
@"mjollnir_k" said: Last year the Bears won ugly and got the bounces. This year looks to be shaping up to be the same. Playing sound football should be enough to beat them. The Packers barely did that the Broncos and Redskins did not.That is what I am thinking. Take care of the football, pound the rock and play solid D. Gee, sounds like Zimmer football.
How long can the Bears D carry Trubisky?hopefully ‘til Sunday at 3:25 pm ;) B)
Last year at Chicago, the Vikings defense did not show up until the 3rd quarter and the bears barely beat the Vikings 25-20.
Both teams defenses are similar in talent last year to this year. The bears offense has not improved at all since week 11 last year, The Vikings have Cook back and have added Smith Jr. and Bradbury among others. The bears D will not carry Trubisky this Sunday!
@"Hidalgo" said: Last year at Chicago, the Vikings defense did not show up until the 3rd quarter and the bears barely beat the Vikings 25-20. Both teams defenses are similar in talent last year to this year. The bears offense has not improved at all since week 11 last year, The Vikings have Cook back and have added Smith Jr. and Bradbury among others. The bears D will not carry Trubisky this Sunday!I think that's a little harsh to put that on the defense, which only gave up 13 points and had an INT in the first half. Here's the Viking offense in the first half:
8 yards - punt
45 yards - fumble
1 yard - punt (after a defensive INT)
-5 yards - punt
43 yards - INT
The Bears didn't survive the Broncos last week, they got their butts beat and the refs gave it to them at the end.The Packers are two plays and a bad call from being 0-3 and their fans already are trying to figure out which team they will be playing in the Superbowl.If the refs didn't have favorites we would walk away with this division.
@"silverjoel" said:You're correct. I should have left the word defense out of the first sentence.@"Hidalgo" said: Last year at Chicago, the Vikings defense did not show up until the 3rd quarter and the bears barely beat the Vikings 25-20. Both teams defenses are similar in talent last year to this year. The bears offense has not improved at all since week 11 last year, The Vikings have Cook back and have added Smith Jr. and Bradbury among others. The bears D will not carry Trubisky this Sunday! I think that's a little harsh to put that on the defense, which only gave up 13 points and had an INT in the first half. Here's the Viking offense in the first half:8 yards - punt
45 yards - fumble
1 yard - punt (after a defensive INT)
-5 yards - punt
43 yards - INT
OL has to hold-up or its going to be a long, long day for everyone rooting for the purple...
Front 7 of Chicago is the best we'll face this year.
I think we've won something like 2 times there the past 12 years. I'm not expecting a win, but it wouldn't shock me if we do.
@"purplefaithful" said: OL has to hold-up or its going to be a long, long day for everyone rooting for the purple...Front 7 of Chicago is the best we'll face this year.
I think we've won something like 2 times there the past 12 years. I'm not expecting a win, but it wouldn't shock me if we do.
If Cousins doesn't turn the ball over, I think we win.
@"MaroonBells" said:@"purplefaithful" said: OL has to hold-up or its going to be a long, long day for everyone rooting for the purple...Front 7 of Chicago is the best we'll face this year.
I think we've won something like 2 times there the past 12 years. I'm not expecting a win, but it wouldn't shock me if we do.
If Cousins doesn't turn the ball over, I think we win.
And that's going to come down to can they run the ball + Interior OL play crucial with their DT's...They really wrecked havoc on us last year - both games. Might have to hold the backs in for max protection on passing downs vs flood the field with receivers.
Bradbury has been poor in pass-pro too often as he's learning year 1. Vikings OG's are serviceable on passing downs - mostly
0 sacks last week, but its a different team, on the road, on grass this week.
Green Barry won at Chicago 2 weeks ago with zero turnovers.
I wanna see if cousins has the skill to do the same thing this weekend at Chicago.
M guess is cousins turns the ball over.
After 19 games in purplewhy should I think different.
when Cousins is comfortable good things happen, when the line plays like a colander, bad things happen. This game comes down to protecting Cousins.
Depends, are they going to pick up his fifth year option?
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