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VJ

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #600 on: July 30, 2019, 06:30:24 pm »
Dix is a one year rental who has a chance to stick it to his former team twice.  He is surrounded by a cast that will allow him to take chances and hopefully pad the money stats.  That is why he chose to take less money and go to Chicago and I would be shocked if he doesn't step up.
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dallasbear

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #601 on: July 30, 2019, 06:58:06 pm »

Taking chances - two edged sword.
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davebear

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #602 on: July 30, 2019, 07:13:23 pm »
With the Bears pass rush you can expect a lot of QB check downs which means your safeties will have to tackle.
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Grizzlybear34

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #603 on: July 31, 2019, 04:57:49 am »
Quote from: dallasbear on July 30, 2019, 05:56:10 pm
We all knew that Amos was a very conservative player. No issues with tackling.  Always in the right place but not one to take chances.    This was evident his first 3 years:  one pick and 10 passes defended.  He didn't get beat much but he wasn't a playmaker.

His last year this improved quite a bit.  He had 2 picks which was huge for him, but he almost matched his career PDs with 9 in 2018 (vs the 10 the first 3 years).

Now, moving on to Dix.  He seems to be the almost opposite player.  Maybe too aggressive at times.    He can make big splash plays (14 picks in 5 years) but he's also been criticized for being out of position and maybe not the most willing tackler. 

Is this a discipline issue that can be corrected by good coaching and strong peer pressure?  Or is this an attitude issue with a guy wanting to get notoriety and that next big contract?

A rising tide lifts all boats... Mack's impact on an already top 10 defense was evident.  More turnovers, better defensive stats overall, better health, etc.  I'd be curious if there is a stat out there about the QB release?  Average time the QB had to take the snap and get rid of the ball, and how that compares.  Sprinkle in Smith, who also got his legs under him pretty quickly... this defense is about to hit another level.  Dix will benefit.
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Bears4Ever

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #604 on: July 31, 2019, 06:10:03 am »
FWIW the Bears I think will not have as good a record as last year but still be a better team than last year....

The window is open for at least a championship... let's see them take it and run (hopefully multiple times !)...


Go BEARS !

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VJ

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #605 on: July 31, 2019, 08:15:16 am »
The only things I am worried about with the Bears is staying healthy and kicker...

...and I suppose Brady/Belichick if it comes to that
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dallasbear

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #606 on: July 31, 2019, 08:57:00 am »
Quote from: Grizzlybear34 on July 31, 2019, 04:57:49 am
A rising tide lifts all boats... Mack's impact on an already top 10 defense was evident.  More turnovers, better defensive stats overall, better health, etc.  I'd be curious if there is a stat out there about the QB release?  Average time the QB had to take the snap and get rid of the ball, and how that compares.  Sprinkle in Smith, who also got his legs under him pretty quickly... this defense is about to hit another level.  Dix will benefit.

No one doubts that Dix will be presented with more opportunities to make big plays playing with the Bears top defensive unit. but the Bears front will not record a sack on every pass play - they won't put pressure on the Qb every pass play.  There will be plenty of opportunities for Dix to stay within the defense and give up minimal yardage and just make the play.  My concern is that will he always have that patience or will he be taking too many chances going for the pick or maybe the highlight reel hit.

Defensive lineman have responsibility for their gaps and defensive backs have a very similar responsibility in the backfield.  If you read more about Dix you'd also see that there may be concerns with his this aspect of his play.
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Grizzlybear34

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #607 on: July 31, 2019, 09:40:49 am »
My response was in regards to Amos having a career year, once Mack and Smith showed up.  Trevathian wasn't injured.  My theory?  He had less area to range because Smith was covering space and he could not overextend his range to make up for players on a lower tier.  Amos was able to focus on just his assignments and not play to soft because others were doing their assignments and the balls were coming out faster.
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« Reply #608 on: July 31, 2019, 10:06:10 am »
I know Jackson will make Dix better. I am guessing they have great chemistry - which is important for a secondary. Green Bay had so much turnover in their secondary. Our secondary guys know where each other is supposed to be. Kind of like Plank and Fencik or Fencik and Duerson - they both made each other better and knew where each other was.

As I understand Amos always wanted to get the hit and was afraid to go after the ball. Which is fine and serviceable for the Bears D - but Dix can be more of a play maker and should have more opportunities to pick off passes.

Agreed on the quote "all boats rise" and that Dix should have a great season based on his surrounding cast of characters.

We will see.
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VJ

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #609 on: August 01, 2019, 12:10:06 pm »
The Bears have really tried to shut down TC videos this year, but here's a couple handles that managed some footage from today's practice...

https://twitter.com/BearsBarroom

https://twitter.com/ChiFansInStands
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WshflThinking

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #610 on: August 02, 2019, 09:47:21 am »
I sincerely doubt this. I hope Pace isnt this dumb.

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/31/will-the-bears-end-up-cutting-a-good-wide-receiver/?utm_source=bearswire&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pos1headline

Sounds more like scare tactics. I would hope such a player would be offered in trade for even a kicker.....like to Baltimore.
« Last Edit: August 02, 2019, 02:47:31 pm by WshflThinking »
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davebear

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #611 on: August 02, 2019, 10:49:23 am »
Camp reports on Trubisky not so great.
3 interceptions a day is not good and Rih Campbell said Nagy seems frustrated today.
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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #612 on: August 02, 2019, 10:49:50 am »
When you have a really good team losing players happens - the 1985 Bears cut some really good players.
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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #613 on: August 02, 2019, 10:50:25 am »
davebear.....he is going against the BEST D in the league.
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boogie

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Re: 2019 Chicago Bears
« Reply #614 on: August 02, 2019, 12:05:37 pm »
Tweets from todays practice have Trubisky throwing a bunch of TDs.....
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