Thread: Bears' new looks could give defenses fits

Originally Posted by 4DaBERS

I tell ya what, it just sounds like everyone that talks is just happier. When that happens, you enjoy your work more, you get into it more (and thus learn it faster) and you do it better. I think Martz was toxic and by contrast, the guys appear to like Tice (I could be reading far too much into that). But I have a really good feeling about this offense this year, and frankly, it feels a little weird to even say that.

Me likey.

No I think you're right. That's exactly what's happening. Under Martz it had to be frustrating to always be asked to do the impossible or at least what you were incapable of. I think that applies to any of us. It's just human nature to want to succeed but constantly asking players to perform beyond their capabilities is about the most demotivating thing you can do.

Martz didn't care more for his players than he did his useless God Damn antiquated system. That's being totally disrespectful to your guys and sometimes it showed up in their play. The main reason why the defensive guys all love Lovie is that he doesn't ask that of them. Either he adapts to his players or he sits a guy out until he can be coached to execute the right way.

The big difference on offense is that Cutler is talking over as the offensive leader and he's happy with what's happening so it reflects on down the line. These guys are doing things and making plays they've never done before and it's wowing some of them to see just how much talent there is that's been underused or misused for so long. Football if fun again.