I have never really seen a Bears team like this. The god send with a rocket arm, Jay Cutler, looked ordinary, tentative, and frustrated. I realize that not every pass is going to be completed, but on at least three separate occasions Cutler missed wide open receivers for touchdowns. What I thought we were getting in Cutler was a superstar IN THE MAKING, and with the weapons he currently has, I had a feeling that it would take even longer. Tonight, those weapons seemed to be doing their job, and Cutler was really underwhelming. He looked disinterested, lacking in team effort, but most importantly, average.
Matt Forte took a back seat as far as running back highlights, especially with his 2.4 yards per carry. Kahlil Bell, a fill in, from the practice team, ran the first ball he has ever carried on the NFL level, 72 yards. Of course, this lead to another FG for the Red Zone Anemic Bears, but perhaps he can contribute for the remainder of the season.
I am sad that meaningful football has come to an end for the Bears before Thanksgiving, but I hope that this shines a light on so many of the Bears issues. The general manager, Lovie, and especially Ron Turner all need to have a strong post season once over. I do not feel that any coach could take this team, as it is currently comprised, to the promise land, but I fear how the future of this team will be constructed under this very small minded regime.
Onward and upward Bears fans. That Denver pick keeps getting better and better each year. Sigh.
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