Chicago Bears 2024
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They won't have the worst team in the league schedule this season.
Their starting QB will be a rookie, which probably isn't great.
O-line is a work in progress.
D-line is a work in progress.
They should improve as the season progresses as the youth gains experience.
May have the best punter in the league.
I'm anxious to see what happens.
Their starting QB will be a rookie, which probably isn't great.
O-line is a work in progress.
D-line is a work in progress.
They should improve as the season progresses as the youth gains experience.
May have the best punter in the league.
I'm anxious to see what happens.
illini55
- The Villages, FL
Ten wins in the regular season, one playoff win, then the sky's the limit the rest of the decade.
FlyNavy
- Los Angeles
I re-read the new kickoff rule (still struggling to understand it), but it looks like kick placement is going to be critical:
- Kicks that hit the ground or are fielded between the end zone and the 20 yard line must either be returned or downed for a touchback (if they roll into the end zone) - touchback would be to the 20 yard line
- Kicks that hit the ground or are received in the end zone, if downed for a touchback, come to the 30 yard line
- Kicks that fail to reach the 20 yard line are flagged for illegal procedure and come out to the 40 yard line (similar to OB kicks)
- Tee is optional
As a result, punters will likely assume kickoffs across the board with maybe a few exceptions for talented placekickers (Justin Tucker?). Simply put, kickers train to kick the ball long and straight, punters train to place the ball at a certain range. And this further validates Poles using a 4th round pick on the top punter in the draft, as now that position matters much more than it used to.
- Kicks that hit the ground or are fielded between the end zone and the 20 yard line must either be returned or downed for a touchback (if they roll into the end zone) - touchback would be to the 20 yard line
- Kicks that hit the ground or are received in the end zone, if downed for a touchback, come to the 30 yard line
- Kicks that fail to reach the 20 yard line are flagged for illegal procedure and come out to the 40 yard line (similar to OB kicks)
- Tee is optional
As a result, punters will likely assume kickoffs across the board with maybe a few exceptions for talented placekickers (Justin Tucker?). Simply put, kickers train to kick the ball long and straight, punters train to place the ball at a certain range. And this further validates Poles using a 4th round pick on the top punter in the draft, as now that position matters much more than it used to.
Is There more info for handling onside kicks?
I know that the kicking team has to declare that they are attempting an onside kick
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
How could they possibly get an easier schedule than they have now? 14 games are predetermined years in advance. Since they finished last in the NFC North their 3 swing games are against last place teams in other divisions (Panthers, Commanders, & Patriots).
Bob Avellini passed away yesterday from cancer. He was 70 years old.
I have a small Caleb sample size as I only saw him in USC losses when his O-line struggled, but based on that I don't see him overcoming the Bears O-line weaknesses and leading them to ten wins.
He'll have a vastly better defense supporting him at the pro level. And I'm not talking just a case of the difference between the college and pro level. The USC defense was one of the worst scoring defenses in college football last season.
The skill position guys he's working with are infinitesimally better than what we had(comparatively of course). He's not going to be asked to do even 50% of what he had to do at USC. The offensive line is average, but his playmakers are elite.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
Watch a UFL game this spring. They use the same basic kick off rule.
The NFL will go from basically never having kickoff returns to kickoffs mattering again.
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
Other than watching Payton run, those late 70's Bear offenses were brutal. For kicks I looked up Avellini's stats-he actually led the league in game winning drives with 4 in 1977. Probably a lot of handoffs to Payton.
Bears game in London will be Week 6 vs. the Jaguars. Game will kickoff at 8:30 AM CT and will air on NFL Network.
Bears schedule release video:
Bears get 3 primetime games, including a Week 2 matchup in Houston (which is no surprise given it will be Williams vs. Stroud). A bit surprising that the first divisional game isn't until Week 11. Also get a Turkey Day game in Detroit. Playing Seattle on Boxing Day evening could be fun.
Bears get 3 primetime games, including a Week 2 matchup in Houston (which is no surprise given it will be Williams vs. Stroud). A bit surprising that the first divisional game isn't until Week 11. Also get a Turkey Day game in Detroit. Playing Seattle on Boxing Day evening could be fun.
Late 70s NFL offenses were brutal across the League. In 1977, the average team scored 17 points a game, threw 14 TDs to 20 Ints, had an average passer rating of 61.2, and gained 4.4 yards a play.
FlyNavy
- Los Angeles
Bears 2024 schedule:
Week 1: Sept. 8 vs. Tennessee
Week 2: Sept. 15 at Houston (SNF)
Week 3: Sept. 22 at Indianapolis
Week 4: Sept. 29 vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 5: Oct. 6 vs. Carolina
Week 6: Oct. 13 vs. Jacksonville (in London)
Week 7: Bye week
Week 8: Oct. 27 at Washington
Week 9: Nov. 3 at Arizona
Week 10: Nov. 10 vs. New England
Week 11: Nov. 17 vs. Green Bay
Week 12: Nov. 24 vs. Minnesota
Week 13: Nov. 28 at Detroit (Thanksgiving)
Week 14: Dec. 8 at San Francisco
Week 15: Dec.16 at Minnesota (MNF)
Week 16: Dec. 22 vs. Detroit
Week 17: Dec. 26 vs. Seattle (TNF)
Week 18: Jan. 5 at Green Bay
Week 1: Sept. 8 vs. Tennessee
Week 2: Sept. 15 at Houston (SNF)
Week 3: Sept. 22 at Indianapolis
Week 4: Sept. 29 vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 5: Oct. 6 vs. Carolina
Week 6: Oct. 13 vs. Jacksonville (in London)
Week 7: Bye week
Week 8: Oct. 27 at Washington
Week 9: Nov. 3 at Arizona
Week 10: Nov. 10 vs. New England
Week 11: Nov. 17 vs. Green Bay
Week 12: Nov. 24 vs. Minnesota
Week 13: Nov. 28 at Detroit (Thanksgiving)
Week 14: Dec. 8 at San Francisco
Week 15: Dec.16 at Minnesota (MNF)
Week 16: Dec. 22 vs. Detroit
Week 17: Dec. 26 vs. Seattle (TNF)
Week 18: Jan. 5 at Green Bay
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
that video montage brings back a lot of memories . his rookie year was my freshman year in high school , so his NFL career was right when I was 14-24 years old . man , he was so much fun to watch every Sunday . you just knew he was going to get his 150 yards running and catch 2-3 screen passes every game .
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
a crying shame the Bears sucked for most of Payton's career. he was a joy to watch. what a player!
Oh yeah man do I am Lockport Class of 77 and Walter was my jam, the Steelers had Franco's Army (Franco Harris). The Bills had the Eclectic Company and the Juice (O.J. Simpson) The Vikings had Chuck Foreman, But Walter was and still is the MAN!!!! he is my ride or die Bear pick, my number 1, and my favorite Bear. Chicago born and Chicago bred when I die, I will be Chicago dead.... Berar fan for Life
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
right there with you: Walter was unreal. some of his best runs were for 3 yards or back to the LoS. Glenbard West '77. spent every Sunday in CU watching him. must see TV
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
your from my area - I grew up in Oak Lawn & Orland Park. went to a small private christian school tho
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