Chicago Bears: Is there Hope for Dowell Loggains?

Time for Optimism?

With that being said, this doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of room for improvement. As examples, the Bears were just 5-for-13 on 3rd down conversions and should have put up more than 7 points after 226 yards of total offense in the first half.  Of course, Barth’s missed field goal and the Bears’ turnover on downs on a 4th-and-1 certainly didn’t help.

Of the four teams the Bears played this year, the Detroit Lions have the worst ranked defense (25th overall in total defense).  The Houston Texans currently rank 5th overall in total defense, the Philadelphia Eagles rank 3rd, and the Dallas Cowboys rank 18th.

Regardless, it was refreshing to see a balanced, coordinated offense that was led by a running attack. It was also hopeful to see Loggains’ play calling leverage play actions and play to Hoyer’s strengths. If the Bears maintain a credible run threat and we continue to see improved play from our O-line, does Loggains have what it takes as a play caller and run the offense as an effective unit?

Time will tell.