2024-25 NFL Thread

[MuggsyB]

24 with :22 left

Unfreaking real.  I would think this has never happened before.  Maybe a fg to tie it but not a td. 

[Uncle Rico]

Unfreaking real.  I would think this has never happened before.  Maybe a fg to tie it but not a td.

Good news is, Caleb Williams was lights out today

[The Sultan]

Unfreaking real.  I would think this has never happened before.  Maybe a fg to tie it but not a td. 

Packers were on the 21 with :23 seconds to go against the Lions in 2015.

[tower912]

I was about to say that if it had been done, I was sure it was against Detroit.

[MuggsyB]

Both are beyond belief.  Bears radio post-game should be fun. 

[jesmu84]

You have to rush more defenders than that. Allowed way too much time.

Agreed.

Also, Bears have small DBs and a couple injuries. Didn't think to throw Keenan or Rome in there?

Btw, what are everyone's thoughts on penalties during hail Mary? During that play, there was at least one hold and one blindside block. Not mention what probably happened while the ball was in the air

[Dish]

Hot take, the McLaurin twelve yard out (the play before the Hail Mary) was equally as stupid by the Bears.

[MU82]

You have to rush more defenders than that. Allowed way too much time.

Yessir. As I said after Detroit faced the exact same situation last week ...

I LOVE the Lions bringing an extra pass-rusher on the Hail Mary play - Darnold had no chance to even throw a pass.

Every team should do it every time (instead of only rushing 2 or 3 guys).

When you let the QB roam and take his time and step into a throw with absolutely no resistance, you get what you deserve.

[Uncle Rico]

Agreed.

Also, Bears have small DBs and a couple injuries. Didn't think to throw Keenan or Rome in there?

Btw, what are everyone's thoughts on penalties during hail Mary? During that play, there was at least one hold and one blindside block. Not mention what probably happened while the ball was in the air

Refs won't call them unless someone dies

[The Sultan]

Agreed.

Also, Bears have small DBs and a couple injuries. Didn't think to throw Keenan or Rome in there?

Btw, what are everyone's thoughts on penalties during hail Mary? During that play, there was at least one hold and one blindside block. Not mention what probably happened while the ball was in the air

The Bears had timeouts. I wondered why they didn't use one to set up their defense.

[GB Warrior]

Today, Caleb officially became QB of the Bears

[Dish]

The Bears had timeouts. I wondered why they didn't use one to set up their defense.

They're schematically poorly coached.

[MuggsyB]

The Bears had timeouts. I wondered why they didn't use one to set up their defense.

I discussed the coaching issues very early in the season.  They are problematic Fluffy. 

[The Sultan]

As I said at the end of last year, they should have cleaned house. The Commanders did, and absolutely got the right guys in place.

[jesmu84]

They're schematically poorly coached.

So, is the defense succeeding just a reflection of the players talent?

Re: coaching - they're horribly undisciplined

[PointWarrior]

Listening to Bears radio post-game is fun...

[Dish]

So, is the defense succeeding just a reflection of the players talent?

Re: coaching - they're horribly undisciplined

They have talented players on defense, but their bend not break defense today broke at the worst time.

The reality is the Bears are 0-3 against teams .500 or better. In a couple weeks they're going to see a lot of those over .500 teams. Would it be fun to see them make the playoffs? Sure. Would they be one and done in the wild card round? Highly likely. The most important thing is the development of Caleb Williams this season.

[jesmu84]

They have talented players on defense, but their bend not break defense today broke at the worst time.

The reality is the Bears are 0-3 against teams .500 or better. In a couple weeks they're going to see a lot of those over .500 teams. Would it be fun to see them make the playoffs? Sure. Would they be one and done in the wild card round? Highly likely. The most important thing is the development of Caleb Williams this season.

Agreed on your last paragraph. Caleb is the only thing that matters.

Also, re: undisciplined - https://x.com/KruseSports_/status/1850695755650191432?t=VpzlyfqvKL8mwlXhIYx0Gw&s=19

[Dish]

Agreed on your last paragraph. Caleb is the only thing that matters.

Also, re: undisciplined - https://x.com/KruseSports_/status/1850695755650191432?t=VpzlyfqvKL8mwlXhIYx0Gw&s=19

Just saw this as well. Under no circumstance should that be condoned, none whatsoever.

[MuggsyB]

Just saw this as well. Under no circumstance should that be condoned, none whatsoever.

He should be dismissed immediately.  And I'm not being hyperbolic. 

[The Sultan]

They're not going to dismiss their 2023 second round pick who was defensive player of the week in week one.

[MU82]

Killed then?

[MuggsyB]

Killed then?

Let's not go conpletely off the rails.  He should at minimum be suspended.  And if a single member of the Bears team taunts?  Or commits an asinine extracurricular penalty?
From here on out?  Severe consequences. 

[jesmu84]

They're not going to dismiss their 2023 second round pick who was defensive player of the week in week one.

Bench him for a game

[Dish]

Eberflus is 3-17 on the road as head coach.

Those 3 wins were over Zappe/Howell/Dobbs.

This team isn't winning anything of significance with him as head coach. The time to fire him was January 2024, most everyone here is in complete agreement on that. Bears can never get out of their own way, as Poles/McCaskey's can't see this.