Flash Tizzle

I meant of the 8 remaining games, 4 are at home; and in that hypothetical scenario if they were to go 4-4, I could see those 4 wins coming at home. I was throwing out a, “most realistic” best case scenario

So many are quick to dismiss this scenario, but I agree with you. If the Bears finish 4-4 they may still remain winless on the road (albeit against tough opponents), but a lot depends on how those games fare. If they play to their talent, it’s entirely possible. Are they close losses/wins? Are there more losses where the Bears have a 90%+ probability of winning? The bar has already been set so low for this team because of their strength of schedule. Also, If Williams has “improved” (which is subjective, but let’s say much better than his recent spiral), does Brown stay as OC? Are we looking for a new HC who will bring in his own OC? If Williams does look much better, I could really see the org keeping everything in place for continuity purposes.

We’re already having the “(Insert Bears QB) is our starter” statement, lol. When I stepped away from the local talk radio, blog, YouTube environment, it really highlighted the difference in how we’re viewing his struggles. I’d say most of the local focus is on the coaching, OL. Nationally, Caleb is getting destroyed. And there’s a lot of analysis video suggesting he has been terrible. Not that one side is wrong or right, but I do feel local fans are just trying not to think of the possibility they picked the wrong QB (again)

What scares me is a “better than expected” 4-4 record to end the season. The Bears finish with 8 wins, can cite progress over last season and build up the idea that coaches and personnel rallied around adversity. Then, Flus returns another year….

If I’m Poles, I’d see what OL help would be available for that Panthers second round pick

That’d be an ideal situation. No question Flus would be fired. Now if the finish 9-8, with several wins against divisional opponents and improvements from Caleb, will they keep Flus?

He’s playing for his next contract, maybe there’s some pressure behind the scenes to throw him the ball more Even if there isn’t, we aren’t receiving any compensation after he leaves this season. May as well see who is interested

Absolutely. If that disaster of a game is setting in motion the end of Flus, then it will all be worth it for Ben Johnson.

Im not saying these are great examples, but they immediately come to mind : Dead - Jermaine Dye. Which was usually followed with references to the Altered Beast video game intro “Rise from your grave.” Choke Crede Jizz Can - Luis Vizcaino Botch - Billy Koch

Imagine an alternate universe where we end up with the Carolina pick after #5. We’d likely keep Fields and go on with the narrative of building around him. And I think most would’ve been content with that scenario. Whatever happens with the QBs at the top of the class, we are very fortunate to be in this position.

A source told ESPN that five teams in addition to Pittsburgh reached out to Chicago, and the majority of those teams had envisioned the former first-round pick in a backup role. Additionally, the Steelers had been in talks with the Bears throughout the week of free agency and reached out again after sending Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. The Bears had an additional offer with stronger draft capital from a team with an established starter, per a source, but chose to send Fields to Pittsburgh with the hope of putting the 25-year-old in a position to continue his development -- first as a backup to Wilson and eventually as a starter. In Indianapolis, Bears GM Ryan Poles said he wanted to "do right" by Fields, which included not keeping him on a team with a rookie and finding a spot where he could continue developing. In Pittsburgh, Fields will have that chance. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39747405/nfl-justin-fields-steelers-bears-trade-russell-wilson

I’m so glad we’re past the Fields issue and can move forward. It has occupied the entire offseason and divided the city. I’d be happy with Williams at #1, Lathum/Olu/Al or Odunze at #9.

Poles was always on the wrong end of the deal. There was no option of keeping Fields if the Bears didn’t like the offers. I don’t know if this was all an attempt to “do right by Fields,” but if anything is going to motivate Justin it’s this weak return.

I think by evidence of teams not using the same strategy as GB suggests the NFL knows (for the reasons you listed) it’s not as simple as just sitting a QB and letting him absorb knowledge. Also, Williams (or whomever they draft) has the benefit of starting behind a team which should be in playoff contention. Not many QBs drafted #1 have that situation

Guys, just because they said Fields has been traded….doesn’t make it true. Poles is playing chess on another dimension, here. Why hasn’t he said anything yet?! Poles said he is building through the draft. And don’t you remember that picture of both of them hugging each other!? It’s because Fields is our QB1, and we’re trading our #1 pick (to avoid the future bust) for a HAUL.