Post by JABF on Nov 2, 2017 11:14:15 GMT -6
What a year...
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Biggest disappointment
Heading into training camp, there were hopes that a young but unproven receiving corps would jell and enliven the passing game. Instead? An avalanche of injuries pushed the Bears into Plan B. Then Plan C. And then Plan D.
Cameron Meredith’s torn anterior cruciate ligament in the third exhibition game might have been the most significant blow to the offense, also a major setback for an emerging playmaker whom the Bears believe will become a significant building block.
Kevin’s White’s latest season-ending injury — a broken shoulder blade in Week 2 — registered as the most depressing development.
And then there’s big-money free-agent signee Markus Wheaton, whose major health issues (appendectomy, broken pinkie, torn groin) have outnumbered his regular-season catches (one).
It’s no wonder the Bears passing attack has been anemic, ranking 31st in yards per game (157.5) and 28th in yards per play (5.2).
Kendall Wright (22 catches, 259 yards, one TD) has been ordinary from the slot. Tanner Gentry’s production (three catches, 35 yards) has not matched the fan base’s excitement. And now, the second half of the season may revolve heavily around how much the Bears can squeeze out of Tre McBride and Dontrelle Inman, who was acquired last week in a trade with the Chargers.
Biggest disappointment
Heading into training camp, there were hopes that a young but unproven receiving corps would jell and enliven the passing game. Instead? An avalanche of injuries pushed the Bears into Plan B. Then Plan C. And then Plan D.
Cameron Meredith’s torn anterior cruciate ligament in the third exhibition game might have been the most significant blow to the offense, also a major setback for an emerging playmaker whom the Bears believe will become a significant building block.
Kevin’s White’s latest season-ending injury — a broken shoulder blade in Week 2 — registered as the most depressing development.
And then there’s big-money free-agent signee Markus Wheaton, whose major health issues (appendectomy, broken pinkie, torn groin) have outnumbered his regular-season catches (one).
It’s no wonder the Bears passing attack has been anemic, ranking 31st in yards per game (157.5) and 28th in yards per play (5.2).
Kendall Wright (22 catches, 259 yards, one TD) has been ordinary from the slot. Tanner Gentry’s production (three catches, 35 yards) has not matched the fan base’s excitement. And now, the second half of the season may revolve heavily around how much the Bears can squeeze out of Tre McBride and Dontrelle Inman, who was acquired last week in a trade with the Chargers.
