Bears going no huddle

**Henry Burris** · 10-12-2012, 08:07 AM

Bears to utilize more no-huddle offense
By Jay Mariotti

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears flashed perhaps a glimpse of the future in rolling up 501 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a no-huddle offense the team hopes to utilize more, according to offensive coordinator Mike Tice.

Mike Tice said Jay Cutler played well using the no-huddle offense at times against the Jaguars.
Tice said the club worked the no-huddle -- called "redball" by Tice dating back to when he worked on Jacksonville's staff -- against the Jags "the most extensive no-huddle (all season)."

"We did have some no-huddle the other day where we gave (quarterback) Jay (Cutler) some really, really good chances to do either-or (types of plays), and I thought he did a great job with the no-huddle," Tice said. "We had gone to it early in the season, but it was the most extensive that we had. It was another drive that stalled when he had something going, but we're going to do more of that. We like (Cutler) managing the no-huddle, and that gives him -- that and the two-minute (offense) -- gives the quarterback a little bit of free reign out there."

Cutler dismissed the notion of potentially calling his own plays, saying "next question" when asked about the possibility. But the quarterback stressed the importance of Tice and quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates getting the play into him as quickly as possible. The no-huddle offense obviously enhances that ability.

"You always want it in as early as you can," Cutler said. "I think Mike's done a great job of doing that, of being on top of it. It's not an easy job, but he's doing the best he can. I think he's gotten better and better. You couldn't ask for more."

Tice explained that typically in a game he relays the play call to Bates, who gives it to Cutler as quickly as possible "so he can operate the line of scrimmage as best he can."

"If we don't have enough time to operate the line of scrimmage, it does hurt us in some instances," Tice said. "Jeremy and I continue to work our rhythm, and we just keep getting better every week."

That certainly appears to have been the case over the past three games, but Cutler isn't fully satisfied with the offense's current standing and hopes the team uses the week off to work toward improving.

"We're getting there," he said. "We're not where we want to be. It's a long season. We've got to take this bye week, take a look at what we're doing and just get better. Offensively, we just need to take a look at things and figure out what we're doing well and what we're not doing, correct it and get back (to work)."

**Papa Bear** · 10-12-2012, 12:37 PM

Anyone know of a good reason why Tice doesn't just relay the play call directly to Jay instead of going through Bates? Seems like that's a valuable extra one or two seconds that Jay could use on the field.

**JustAnotherBearsFan99** · 10-12-2012, 01:31 PM

A powerful offense has to have the no huddle option as a weapon. Martz didn't believe in the no huddle. He didn't believe in using TE's as receivers. Martz didn't believe in allowing audibles.

He did believe in lots of 7-step drops with Webb at LT "protecting" Cutler's blind side.

He did NOT believe in big receivers:

LINK to the article

Mike Martz explains why
big receivers don't matter to him
“Size doesn't make any difference," Martz told the Associated Press.

by Brad Biggs
JULY 14, 02011

For the longest time, Chicago Bears fans have longed for that big wide receiver who can stretch the field vertically and still go over the middle and make the tough receptions.

The Bears’ history at the position has been about as barren as it’s been at quarterback. Consider that since 1972, the team’s only Pro Bowl wide receiver was Marty Booker in 2002. That’s some kind of drought.

Those still seeking the big wide receiver are going to be disappointed in the latest explanation from offensive coordinator Mike Martz, who has a collection of 6-foot and under targets right now.

“Size doesn't make any difference," Martz told the Associated Press. "It makes absolutely no difference".

Tice will be a huge upgrade over "Mad Mike".....he seems to be getting better each week with this offense.

**weneedmorelinemen** · 10-12-2012, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Henry Burris

Bears to utilize more no-huddle offense
By Jay Mariotti

That's pretty funny. You scared me for a second into making me think Mariotti was covering the Bears again.

**Jimmors** · 10-12-2012, 07:35 PM

No huddle helps the OL as well...keeps the D tired, and takes longer for them to get set and get their correct play called.

**short faced bear** · 10-12-2012, 08:32 PM

I hope we practice if for anything else so the D can practice going against it. I expect to see a lot of that later this season.

**jackiejokeman** · 10-12-2012, 10:12 PM

Lets go from 10 no huddle plays to 15.

Our team can get it done.

All we have to do is practice it.

I'd love to see us put ANY team on their heels with 15 straight plays.

We can do it.

**Henry Burris** · 10-13-2012, 02:41 AM

Idk...i could see jay getting predictible with the no huddle and throw too much to marshall....

**soulman** · 10-13-2012, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by JustAnotherBearsFan99

A powerful offense has to have the no huddle option as a weapon. Martz didn't believe in the no huddle. He didn't believe in using TE's as receivers. Martz didn't believe in allowing audibles.

He did believe in lots of 7-step drops with Webb at LT "protecting" Cutler's blind side.

He did NOT believe in big receivers:

Tice will be a huge upgrade over "Mad Mike".....he seems to be getting better each week with this offense.

Mike who? I just want to let the last two years slide back into the deep recesses of my memory. He was a horrible choice to begin with but most everyone else had turned us down.

Look at it this way. Mike Martz was like the last kid to get picked in a sandlot baseball and told to go play right field. His era was over more than 10 years ago and last year proved that to the entire NFL.

If he had anything to offer anymore he'd be coaching not sitting in a broadcast booth.

**jackiejokeman** · 10-14-2012, 11:33 PM

Fuck it ... I just upped it to 20 plays in a row... no huddle.

Can CUTLER jump from 128000 feet in a freefall ...

land on his feet and throw a TD?

WHY havent these new styles of playing been instituted in the NFL ??

We are behind the times people.

BEARS get there first !

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