[CBFF] - John Clayton is a moron

[Tom Shannon]

Jason Cetina <jason at cetinas.org> writes:

> Tom Shannon wrote:
>>
>> Second, I can't argue that the Bears had one of the worst offenses in
>> the league last year and I see little reason to believe they will be
>> better this year.  So he's got a point.
>>   
> Well first, let me sip some navy and orange kool-aid. *sip*
>
> So, they have improved at least 2 positions on the OL (LT and RT), and 
> possibly left guard. They have created competition at RB and QB, which I 
> believe will improve both of those positions.

RT yes.  Rookie at LT which means they might be better there in 2009
but worse (probably much worse) next year.  Guard better probably not
significantly better.

Better at RB but same QBs.

> WR quality has improved on one side (Booker over Muhammad), but worsened 
> on the other (loss of Berrian).

You and I both know the loss of Berrian is much more signifcant.

> That having been said, Olsen is a weapon. Hester has to be respected if 
> used properly. Using a lot of two tight end/single back sets might 
> actually cause matchup problems for other teams.

All of whom were on the same team last year.

> Finally, I think the QB play will improve. The problem last season was 
> primarily poor protection and lack of respect for the ground game - 
> deadly for any team that wants to throw.

Sorry, I see no reason to believe this will be better.  See rookie LT.
I'll also say that I didn't think the protection was *that* bad.  If
your QB needs perfect protection to succeed, he's not much of a QB.

I think its a wash.  If the Bears are better next year IMO it will be
because they are healthier (primarily on defense).  Let's hope that
turns out to be the case.

Tom S.

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