Biggs 10 Thoughts

After how last year ended with Fields having to run and how Fields being on the move all the time actually helped him in the passing games (at least it looked that way to me), why wasn't this the base for the offense for this season.  And from the first game.

Its been a trademark of Bears OFF minds for some time--don't do the obvious play to your strengths, lets try to out think the other guys. Nagy did it all the time. 

I have a thing with how TEs are used around the league but especially how the Bears have misused their TEs for years. Just look at this set up they have on the roster currently.  Kmet (decent all around TE, good hands not great, good route runner not great, good blocker not great), Lewis (great blocker, good hands, slower than me), Tonyon (basically a big slow WR, best route running TE on the roster, best hands, terrible blocker but willing). This is an ideal setup to run 12 personnel as your base OFF package on the early downs. Why?

1. With Kmet and Lewis on the field the DEF has to put more guys in the box. Both can block. But this is also a passing formation with Kmet able to slip out. With Lewis blocking you have 6 OL with 4 running routes. Also lets you max protect for early shots. IMO this is the strongest of the 2 TE sets the Bears can run. Perfect for 1-10 situations

2. With Kmet and Tonyon in the game the tilt is toward pass but Kmet can function as a blocker. Tonyon will roast a LB 1v1 every time, so the DEF needs to counter. Here the DEF will need to make sure Tonyon is contained while still having to watch for Kmet sealing an edge or trapping off a guard to open a hole. Tonyon can also go in motion outside to force the DEF to adjust and remove a S from the box. Pairing Kmet/Tonyon with Moore and Mooney/Scott should open the seams for shots to Tonyon or down a sideline to Mooney/Scott. I'd run a Go-route with either Mooney/Scott every time to put pressure on a S to move off his spot. Moore will require special attention whereever he is. With a S having to slide back and over toward Mooney/Scott and a LB sliding toward Moore as a "second" defender, suddenly there is room to run a RB or even Fields AND space for Tonyon OR Kmet to operate.

I know its more complicated than that and DEF will adjust with their own personnel. Its a game of constant adjustments. What Getsy tried to do early in the season is use Tonyon as a blocker at the point of attack. You might have to do this once or twice every few games to keep the DEF honest but NOT WHEN YOU NEED THE PLAY TO WORK TO GET A VITAL FIRST DOWN! 

Don't use Tonyon as a point of attack blocker. Use Tonyon to pressure the DEF to defend his route running. Don't use Kmet downfield, use him closer to the LOS. Don't throw screens to Lewis (although I believe it did work once). Lewis would be a great surprise on a 3rd and goal from the one to pop out into the flat. GB used him for this from time to time.

Just don't out think yourself. Use each TE in the role he is best suited for.