Bit and Pieces From the Bears Loss to the Redskins
By Coach Boss
The Bears are close.
For as much angst fans have for the lack of pressure and lack of sacks by the defensive line, they sure are close to making a play a lot. DE Julius Peppers almost had a safety in the first quarter, DE Shea McClellin almost had a sack and RGIII got hit quite a few times throughout the game.
Oct 20, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) drops back to pass against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEX Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Close isn’t going to cut it.
Is it me, or did it seem like Washington had all the balls bounce their way? A couple of almost fumbles; the 45 yard TD pass that RGIII just threw up in desperation where S Chris Conte fell down and Charles Tillman mis-timed his jump, RGIII being hit as he threw the ball but it still lands in his receiver’s hands, a couple of almost interceptions; I could go on…
The injury to QB Jay Cutler is going to hurt, but I think the Bears are actually in much better shape than they were the last few seasons under Marc Trestman. Backup QB Josh McCown played very well and I expect similar results going forward.
The injury to LB Lance Briggs is going to hurt; a lot. He was captain and the signal caller on defense. He is a Pro bowler and one of the best linebackers in the league; a border line HOFer. The defense was bad enough with an excellent player; what is it going to be like without him?