[CBFF] Why the Bears will be better

[Jerry Madsen]

Nice write-up Mike.  I can throw this up on the Blog for public consumption
if you like.

Jerry

On 7/6/06, Michael Halatek <tekster420 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Looking forward to the 2006 "Championship" season as I believe the Bears
> will contend for a trip to Miami this season.
>
>   The offense will be better by virtue of another year under Turner's
> Offense.  The first time in three or four years that Chicago is not gearing
> up for a season with a new OC.  The last time Grossman had two seasons with
> the same OC, he put up his best numbers at Florida.  IIRC he finished 2nd in
> the Heisman voting that year (his Sophomore season).
>
>   That means the QB's are all learning how to attack defenses rather than
> just executing a new system.  That should equate to more possession time
> resulting in a fresher defense, not to mention more scoring from a better
> offense in 2006.  Understanding what defenses are trying to do rather than
> struggling with a first year system will do wonders for the offense.
>
>   With the offense staying on the field longer and scoring only a few more
> points, the team is vastly improved over last year.  Imagine the Cleveland
> game if we had one more TD and had just 2 minutes more in TOP...  Would have
> won the game handily!
>
>   Just a few more points on the board and a fresher defense means more
> leads and takes offenses out of their game plan against our Defense.  More
> opportunities for sacks and INT's.... That said I expect at least 10 more
> sacks and at least 5 more take aways from the defense in 2006.
>
>   Traditionally (since the 60's) the Bears have been a defense first
> team.  There have been rare occasions of offense...  1965, 1985 and
> 1995.  Soldier Field will be an exciting place this year.
>
>   The Bears team of 2006 is in good shape to contend for the Superbowl,
> and I am content with that.  They also are in good shape CAP-wise and I am
> content with that as well.
>
>   I expect a lot from the Sophomore class this year:  Benson, Bradley and
> (Air) Currie.
>   The Bears may have more talent on offense (yes, still unproven)
> collectively than any time I can remember.  Their running game should be one
> of the best in the NFC.   Depth at QB is probably the best I have seen.
>
>   The receiving corps is the key element that I believe will surprise a
> lot of people, on this board as well as around the league.  Muhammad will
> most likely still be the go to guy at first, but Berrian surprised many with
> his gutsy play in the playoff loss last year, plus he has speed that we have
> been lacking.  If you look back on Grossman's first play against Atlanta,
> although the play was designed to go to MM, Berrian would have been open
> deep.
>
>   Bradley and Currie will contribute greatly to the offense this year.
> Order your number 17 (and have it personalized to read "AIR CURRIE) jerseys
> early!!   Justin Gage knows he will have trouble finding playing time and
> has shown a determination thus far in camp and OTA's catching almost
> everything thrown his way.  The Tight End position was simply not used last
> year.  Des Clark has come to OTA's slimmed down and has impressed.  The Free
> agent signings will make the TE a battle to watch during training camp.
>
>   Most importantly (IMHO), as I stated earlier, this will be the second
> year under the same OC in a very long time.  Understanding the offense and
> the ability to attack what the defense is doing rather than just executing a
> first year offense will create more big plays and more scoring chances.
>
>   Finally, adding what the Bears have done to address Special Teams on
> both sides of the ball, I look for the Bears to put a lot more points on the
> scoreboard in 2006.
>
>   The talking heads at ESPN have the Bears reaching the playoffs but not
> receiving a first round bye.  They predict the Bears getting ousted in the
> first round, losing at home to Dallas.  I hope that is posted in the locker
> room all year!!!
>
>   Apologizing to Pat for not having the Bears at 16-0 (or should I say
> 19-0!!) I say 12-4, Home field advantage throughout the playoffs and the
> Bears beat Carolina in the NFC title game!!!
>
>   Miami in February.... Has a great sound to it!!
>
>   Michael Halatek
>
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