We're in trouble if we don't fix this Pass Rush

[perrykemp]

In some ways the lack of pass rush yesterday wasn't a huge surprise.

With the acquisition of Josh Sitton along with Kyle Long the Bears probably have the best pair of pass blocking guards in the entire NFL.

The lack of pass rush from the outside is what is going to kill this team in the long run.

 

[BoysWin]

In some ways the lack of pass rush yesterday wasn't a huge surprise.

With the acquisition of Josh Sitton along with Kyle Long the Bears probably have the best pair of pass blocking guards in the entire NFL.

The lack of pass rush from the outside is what is going to kill this team in the long run.

Jack Crawford, Tyrone Crawford and Mayowa are NOT DE's. DAVID IRVING-i don't care where he is lined up. He needs to play alot more. RYAN DAVIS 75 is the solution at RDE. What's wrong with our staff not identifying the obvious better talent? Terrell McClain, Maliek Collins, Ryan Davis and David Irving are the better 3 DLman and Rushmen. Find a better rotation...

 

[CATCH17]

I think our D line will eventually be:


RE - Lawrence

DT - Collins

DT - McClain

LE - Crawford

 

[TimHortons]

The best part about finding our future QB, other than actually succeeding in finding a franchise QB , is that we can now invest first round picks in the defense over the next couple of years instead of trying to hit on a QB high in the draft. Ideally, with the first and second round picks over the next two years going towards the defense, plus some strategic free agent signing, hopefully the D is legit in 2 years

 

[BoysWin]

I think our D line will eventually be:


RE - Lawrence

DT - Collins

DT - McClain

LE - Crawford

RDE - Ryan Davis ALL Day
3DT- Collins/TCrawford
1DT - T.McClain/Thornton
LDE-Lawrence/Irving

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

He was credited with 3 pressures and 2 QB hits in their last game.

Which is more than most of our DEs.

No sacks and no tackles.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

In some ways the lack of pass rush yesterday wasn't a huge surprise.

With the acquisition of Josh Sitton along with Kyle Long the Bears probably have the best pair of pass blocking guards in the entire NFL.

The lack of pass rush from the outside is what is going to kill this team in the long run.

And while I can't prove it seems to me the secondary is covering much better than it has in the last few seasons which has resulted in the QB having to hold the ball that much longer and making the pass rush appear even worse.

 

[boysfanindc]

Did Davis play? He is #75. I saw an x5 several times but I assumed it was #95 Irvin but it might have been #75 part of the time.

He played late and was getting some pressure.

 

[boysfanindc]

Ryan Davis showed a little juice. Would have sacked Hoyer at about the 3 minute mark without a flagrant hold by the LT...that of course wan't called. Got pressure on a couple more.

Agreed

 

[Garrettop]

And while I can't prove it seems to me the secondary is covering much better than it has in the last few seasons which has resulted in the QB having to hold the ball that much longer and making the pass rush appear even worse.

I agree. I'm pretty much sitting there in disbelief many pass plays at how long a QB sits in the pocket against this D. This means the coverage is good, but you can't cover forever. I also don't see many stunts etc. Seems like a couple guys try to bullrush and get stymied, and one or another will try a spin that goes nowhere. I guess this is to prevent getting gashed by a run or opening the middle of the pocket, but good god...

 

[CyberB0b]

And while I can't prove it seems to me the secondary is covering much better than it has in the last few seasons which has resulted in the QB having to hold the ball that much longer and making the pass rush appear even worse.

Wouldn't better coverage on the back end make them better? If anything, that is solidifying that they're terrible. It's no appearance.

 

[MikeT22]

Just another case where we know we have a glaring problem and basically ignore it in the offseason. It will have to totally bite us, which it will, before we will try and do something about it.

Hopefully next spring we go all in on the pass rush and defense overall. Right now I'd be looking at all defense and a WR in the first 3-4 rounds of the draft.

 

[boysfanindc]

Dungy & Harrision certainly where not complementary of our secondary on the pre game show.

Then at halftime Harrision said something along the lines that the Bears did not seem into the game.

I think the secondary has played pretty well, like to see them play with pass rush.

 

[AzorAhai]

I just want to know why Jack Crawford saw so many snaps and Irving did not.

Have you seen Jack Crawfords Twitter handle?!? Thats like a super nickname. He ain't coming out.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Fix it with who???

Didn't we know that they were getting suspended when there was time to get guys?? This is who we got for Romo's last hoorah??

My momma....your momma and Charles Haley.

 

[Aven8]

My momma....your momma and Charles Haley.

You know, that's not a bad idea!

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Wouldn't better coverage on the back end make them better? If anything, that is solidifying that they're terrible. It's no appearance.

It would if you had someone that could consistently apply pressure.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Greg Hardy.

Yeah, that's not gonna happen. Especially with him apparently being charged with cocaine possession.

 

[Sydla]

Jack Crawford, Tyrone Crawford and Mayowa are NOT DE's. DAVID IRVING-i don't care where he is lined up. He needs to play alot more. RYAN DAVIS 75 is the solution at RDE. What's wrong with our staff not identifying the obvious better talent? Terrell McClain, Maliek Collins, Ryan Davis and David Irving are the better 3 DLman and Rushmen. Find a better rotation...

Slow your roll a bit on Davis being the solution. I hope he pans out but he's far from the solution at this point.

 

[Sydla]

No sacks and no tackles.

He's a part time player. He has one job. Pressure the QB.

At 37, he does that better than anyone on our active roster. Oh and he had a sack tonight.

He was a no brainier signing for this team. He actually came cheap too.