Post by slayerfest on Sept 24, 2021 4:35:48 GMT -6
I think for me the game will not be down to the Bears D, but more the play calling and how Fields can adjust in the game. He has a lot of talent, but he's also learning on the job now. So it's more down to him then anything else.
The Browns are going to bring a lot of pressure early and the Bears play calling will need to get Fields comfortable in the game, which for me means getting the ball out of Fields hands as quickly as possible. The TEs need to see more of the ball early to keep the D honest. If we can't stop the pressure then our D is irrelevant because we will struggle to score points.
I would even consider myself if I was calling the plays, not to put it in the RBs hands for a run, and have Fields throw to a TE or the RB on a pass early on. With a completion or two on the first set, Fields gets comfortable and the D may back off from being as aggressive for a few plays, only if Fields completes them.
I have high hopes for Fields but for the hope of being wrong I will bet on the Browns to win, just so either way I'll be a little bit happier. Either win some money or the Bears get the W.
Also if I bet on the Bears they never win, so I'm hoping to curse the Browns this time.
Post by britishbearfan on Sept 24, 2021 5:57:40 GMT -6
I think there are going to be two important questions.
1. Can the Bear's run defence stop the Brown’s rushing attack. The Browns seem to be one of the best at running the football with Chubb, Hunt and a very tough OL. On the other hand if the Bears have Goldman back and Hicks fully fit this could be a case of strength vs strength.
2. Will Nagy tailor game plan that will play on Field’s strengths. I remain hopeful but the experience of the last few years doesn’t fill me with confidence.
I think for me the game will not be down to the Bears D, but more the play calling and how Fields can adjust in the game. He has a lot of talent, but he's also learning on the job now. So it's more down to him then anything else.
The Browns are going to bring a lot of pressure early and the Bears play calling will need to get Fields comfortable in the game, which for me means getting the ball out of Fields hands as quickly as possible. The TEs need to see more of the ball early to keep the D honest. If we can't stop the pressure then our D is irrelevant because we will struggle to score points.
I would even consider myself if I was calling the plays, not to put it in the RBs hands for a run, and have Fields throw to a TE or the RB on a pass early on. With a completion or two on the first set, Fields gets comfortable and the D may back off from being as aggressive for a few plays, only if Fields completes them.
I have high hopes for Fields but for the hope of being wrong I will bet on the Browns to win, just so either way I'll be a little bit happier. Either win some money or the Bears get the W.
Also if I bet on the Bears they never win, so I'm hoping to curse the Browns this time.