Sunday, December 26, 2010

Halftime: Jets 24 Bears 17.

Well, the Jets are a Dustin Keller drop from being up 28-17. Couple thoughts at the half.

1) Schotty is borderline on fire with the play calling. The Holmes reverse, even though he fumbled, worked. The Smith option worked. Sanchez has completed all but 2 passes, and some of that needs to be put on Schotty because Sanchez seems very comfortable out there with the playcalls, and Dustin Keller was released from his hostage situation and has 4 catches for 61 yards. He's playing creative between the 20s, and physical in the red zone. Can't ask for much more out of him.

2) For some reason, the O-line always has bigger holes for Greene, but he's looked very good with 8 carries for 44 and a TD. Haven't had to think about penalties too much on the offensive end because there was only 1 accepted by the Bears on Turner. Overall, offense looks the best it has in weeks.

3) I am genuinely worried about the defense not getting any pressure on Cutler with the exception of Harris getting there late a few times, and once from Ellis. The only sack was completely Cutler's fault for not getting rid of it. The secondary is playing out of their minds right now, and Cutler has rightfully begun to check down to Forte (who we'll have difficulty covering) and his tights ends Davis and Olsen.

4) The Bears borderline completely abandoned the run towards the end of the half, which isn't looking good for them because Cutler's only good throw was the lob on the wheel route to Forte. His INT was him in a nutshell. Thinking his arm could make a throw that wasn't even there.

5) I understand kicking away from Hester, but these guys are getting outstanding field position every drive, on the 35 or better each drive I would say. Obviously you don't to give up the HR, but by doing that, you give up doubles every time. I honestly don't think the Bears can put together a long drive.

24 points by the Jets at half is great, 17 by the Bears not so much despite the fact that the Jets D has looked very good with the exception of 2 or 3 plays. Let's see if the team can close this out on the road.

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