Thread: The The Story of the Three Bears; Too Hot, Too Cold, and Just Right........

Originally Posted by Papa Bear

There's a small part of me that likes the passing while in the lead. Prior to Martz, it seemed like we were all complaining that the Bears got way too conservative once they got a lead. However, I also can't stand Martz and the way he takes that to extremes whenever he gets the chance. I'm very torn on Martz. If he were allowed to leave at the end of the year I wouldn't be upset, but I also wouldn't be overly upset if they retained him. But, only for another year or so with a short leash.

Originally Posted by soulman

In think it's those extremes that bother all of us Papa Bear. Throwing the ball over 60% of the time when you're trying to catch up or score in a tie game is one thing but in a game where your up by 16 points and need to shave time off the clock?????? That's just plain dumb. You need more balance than that.

I f'ng hate conservative coaching. I like the idea of going for the jugular, the point of the offense is to score the damn ball. The problem is, we got our lead with heavy dose of run, with some throwing in the mix. I would be upset if it was just all run in the 3rd and 4th, but I am just as upset when it is too pass happy. Run up the middle x2 then throw on 3rd and long is not the answer, but neither is pass, pass, pass, punt.