"A mind is a terrible thing to waste" was a slogan that began in the early 1970's. The 2020 Chicago Bears should adopt "A defense is a terrible thing to waste" as their slogan. Indeed, a defense that held Minnesota's offense to ten points less than they've averaged over the previous six games, had to stand on the sidelines while their paltry offense didn't even reach the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears woes continue in MNF loss to Vikings
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Observations of the 2020 Chicago Bears at mid-season
The Bears most recent loss at Nashville to the Tennessee Titans underscored a reality this team must face. A pretty good defense and a mediocre offense at best. The final score of 24-17 was hardly indicative of the wide gulf between the two teams. The Bears were shut out for three quarters. Even though Nick Foles put up 335 yard of passing offense, it was all in a futile … [Read more...] about Observations of the 2020 Chicago Bears at mid-season
Chicago Bears drop first OT game of 2020 to Saints
The Chicago Bears had their second true test against an elite NFC opponent. Although Chicago has tried to make some offensive strides, particularly by getting the run game into second gear, they are still a few floors below the upper echelon. The team showed several flashes of offensive firepower, such as the fifty-yard pass completion to Darnell Mooney during a second … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears drop first OT game of 2020 to Saints