Thread: A Closer look at the O-line.

Originally Posted by soulman

With Carimi and one good Olineman in FA and a taller WR I don't see why we couldn't. You gotta think they'd be even better with another year under Martz under their belts.

Our D should be at least as good as last season and probably even better. I see big things coming out of Pep, Paea, Melton, Izzy, etc on the line this year. Couple that with a decent secondary and an awesome LB-crew...looks like a recipe for success.

IMHO, our ST coverage could stand to improve a little bit--hoping Conte & JT contribute there. Our return game is a huge advantage over virtually every other team.
Note to Lovie:
What #23 does at WR is basically gravy. He needs to be back to return EVERY SINGLE KICK. Maximum ST touches. Even the mere threat of DH receiving the punt/KO gets inside the kicker's and coverage's head and changes the game. Every return, Lovie...every one. Don't over-think it.

Yep, gotta focus on Offense, Offense, Offense in FA. A move from bottom-of-the-barrel to even middle-tier on O would make an enormous difference. Would keep us close to GB and 2 steps ahead of Detroit. We had games last year in which we won unconvincingly vs. non-playoff competition. Either we "played down" to their level or our O just didn't have the firepower to bury these teams 31-7 like we could and should. 5 of our 6 losses were easily winnable with just a modicum of additional scoring. You can't help but be excited about the potential and opportunity the Bears have this year if they can just spice up the O a bit more!

1 starting-caliber OG and a 1 big-target WR please, Jerry...