Yes, we saw Rodgers throw a 48 yard TD to Randall Cobb with roughly 38 seconds to go in a do-or-die 4th down situation. Yes, we saw Chris Conte blow coverage, yet again on that play. Yes, the Bears' rush defense is non-existent.
There were some positive signs from the 2013 campaign:
-A regrouped Offensive Line led by two rookies gave better protection than in years past.
-Matt Forte and Brandon Marshall both having a Pro Bowl worthy year.
- The emergence of Alshon Jeffrey as a WR threat
-Marc Trestman can only improve, right? A few controversial decisions, but he did ok in his first season.
-Robbie Gould is one of the best kickers in the league. Really happy that he extended his contract.
Things to improve on:
- Defense: Chris Conte needs to go, rush defense needs to drastically improve, many unknowns going into next season.
-Special teams: Adam Podlesh was mostly ineffective as a punter. There has to be a better option there. Devin Hester is past his prime, and the Bears do not need to spend all that money on a person whose sole job is to return kicks (and fumbles way too often).
2014 Analysis:
Need to bolster defense, either through the draft or free agency.
Is Cutler worth it for another year? What option do you have, especially if McCown is done as a Bear?
Offense is going to still be a major threat to opponents, if they continue putting up the numbers they are capable of.
My (way too early) prediction for 2014: 9-7, no playoffs if they don't win division
Tampa 2 needs to go... offensive is very efficient, keep them together especially oline, drop. EBennett Bush, Hester, wright, conte and my shocker Melton do not resign.. Rebuild defence, age is showing, restructure peppers deal and emery keeps drafting these high risk, high rewards, athletic defensive players. ( McClendon, bostic, etc...).seems like they will do better in a 3-4 hybrid. Cover two won't work unless you get pressure from your front four. Ps conte sucks balls
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