NEWSLETTER
There are times when my friends share non-sports things that I want to share with the world. This is one of those times:
Over the weekend, I went ahead and put together an updated version of the Anakin killing younglings scene. The changes are subtle, see if you can spot them! pic.twitter.com/AGskFHLjIz
— Ryan Davis (@RyanQDavis) November 30, 2020
• It didn’t hit me until late last night that the Bears went winless in November. Ouch, babe.
• Cam Ellis (NBC Sports Chicago) has a rundown of the hottest overreactions after Week 12’s action. And I’ll be honest, I’m not sure anything is an overreaction after coming to the realization that Chicago went winless in November. The Bears went 3-2 in November last year. Going .500 this past November would’ve put the Bears at 7-4. We’re probably still talking about the same problems had things played out like that in 2020, if only because we discussed the same issues when they were 5-1.
• I knew things had been challenging, but yeesh:
Chicago has now faced the hardest average schedule in the league according to DVOA of opponent.
Tampa Bay is third, one reason DVOA likes them so much better than everyone else.
Green Bay is sixth.
Pittsburgh still last.
— Aaron Schatz 🏈 (@ASchatzNFL) November 30, 2020
• Matt Nagy laid into his team’s defense after a lackluster performance. But Chuck Pagano isn’t griping:
Bears DC Chuck Pagano On Matt Nagy’s critique of the defense against GB: “It’s nothing personal. It’s a matter of fact.” @WBBMNewsradio
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) December 1, 2020
• Part of me hopes the Bears defenders take it personal and come out with a little extra edge against the Lions on Sunday.
• Re-visiting Mitchell Trubisky’s quarterbacking miscues isn’t for the faint of heart:
Mitch Trubisky’s return: turnovers, mental errors, a lopsided loss and sympathy from the national broadcast.
This week’s QB Rewind has all that plus notes on Aaron Rodgers, Allen Robinson and more.https://t.co/UKP1YmnkZQ
— Dan Wiederer (@danwiederer) December 1, 2020
Examining #Bears QB Mitch Trubisky's errors in an ugly Sunday night loss: https://t.co/irLrNQu8km
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) December 1, 2020
• It’s grown quite clear that neither Trubisky nor Nick Foles is it at the quarterback position. And while that’s damning for the GM who drafted Trubisky and the coach who talked up Foles as a solution, it’s better that we gain clarity about the situation now rather than go into the offseason wondering.
• For your listening pleasure:
🐻 Better late than never! 🐻@BrendanSugrue and @JeremyLayt0n are back to try and make sense of this spiraling Bears team. The two (briefly) dissected the game before moving to questions and ideas about the big picture. Join us for a therapy session. https://t.co/lFB678LP8Q pic.twitter.com/WYuF59xpPH
— The 46 Podcast (@The46Pod) December 1, 2020
• Toy boxes, speakers, massagers, clothes, books, and more are your Deals of the Day at Amazon. #ad
• Which was the bigger shocker: Trey Burton’s play-making or the Mike Glennon experience?
Go get that thing, @TreyBurton8.
📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/aqSnI3b1f8
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 29, 2020
.@TreyBurton8 is making plays early 🔥
📺: #TENvsIND on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/bEHwkuL043 pic.twitter.com/LlDOC7Vqlz— NFL (@NFL) November 29, 2020
https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1333124901117464576
Mike Glennon with another touchdown to take the lead back from the #Browns pic.twitter.com/hspHHhmMLu
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 29, 2020
• Which end-of-season matchup are you looking forward to most? Trubisky vs. the Team He Owns in Week 13? Watson vs. Trubisky in Week 14? Trubisky vs. Glennon in Week 16? Jordan Love vs. Trubisky in Week 17?
• Locking in the best possible draft pick for trading Adam Shaheen. Thanks, Dolphins:
Adam Shaheen has 3 touchdowns on 12 targets as a Miami Dolphin. Shaheen had 4 touchdowns on 33 targets as a Chicago Bear. Shaheen also already has a contract extension.
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 1, 2020
• OOF! A potentially significant loss for the Packers:
#Packers C Corey Linsley is expected to miss 3-6 weeks because of the sprained MCL he suffered last night against the #Bears, source said. A big loss, but should be back before the playoffs.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 1, 2020
• OPE:
https://t.co/EtzzEoMPBv pic.twitter.com/5D7fPMoHPx
— DK Metcalf (@dkm14) December 1, 2020
• Only in 2020:
Another ultimate 2020 note: the Ravens-Steelers game is kicking off Wednesday at 3:40 pm because NBC wanted and was committed to broadcasting the 88th Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday night, per sources. Tree lighting trumped football.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 30, 2020
The San Francisco 49ers will play their next two home games in Arizona. https://t.co/zJnqkqF70o
— NYT Sports (@NYTSports) November 30, 2020
• When the Texans show up to Soldier Field in Week 14, they’ll be without two key starters:
#Texans star WR Will Fuller has been suspended six games for a PED violation. He explains below: pic.twitter.com/C9ddGRDSZ1
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 30, 2020
#texans top CB Bradley Roby is done for the season as he’s been suspended for 6 games. Here is his statement: pic.twitter.com/h4C6j4OHpb
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) December 1, 2020
• The Will Fuller loss stings the most. Fuller was Deshaun Watson’s top target. Fuller hauled in 53 catches, gained 879 receiving yards, and scored 8 touchdowns in 11 games. In other words, Fuller was playing to a 77-catch, 1,279-yard, 12-touchdown pace. And it’s not lost on me that the 26-year-old free-agent-to-be was set to cash in on that number in a big way. Nor did it go over my head that the Packers were oh-so-close to trading for Fuller. Sometimes it’s better to be lucky and stand pat than roll the dice.
• OK, losing Roby might also hurt the Texans a bit:
Last season, no cornerback allowed more fantasy points in coverage than Vernon Hargreaves.
This season, only three CBs have allowed more.
Hargreaves is now the Texans' No. 1 CB.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) December 1, 2020
• Deshaun Watson’s current batch of receivers leaves a lot to be desired:
Texans WRs this year by snaps and current status
Will Fuller V – 578 – suspended
Brandin Cooks – 571 – WR1
Randall Cobb – 370 – IR
Kenny Stills – 165 – FA
Keke Coutee – 68 – WR2
DeAndre Carter – 21 – Chicago Bears
Steven Mitchell Jr. – 8 – PS, likely WR3
Isaiah Coulter – 0 – WR4— Nathan Jahnke (@PFF_NateJahnke) November 30, 2020
• While everyone in Chicago wants to fire everyone, then trade anyone who isn’t fired, these are the conversations revolving around Green Bay this time of year:
Matt LaFleur is now 21-6 as the #Packers’ head coach. It’s probably time everyone learns how to pronounce his last name. @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/a82KsaoZoZ
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 30, 2020
• Savage waiver claim by That Team in Wisconsin:
Packers claim DL Anthony Rush on waivers. Was recently cut by Bears. Reason for claim is obvious: He’s 6-4, 361. They’re desperate for a run plugger.
— Pete Dougherty (@PeteDougherty) November 30, 2020
• Technically, it wasn’t *ALL* bad on Sunday:
Allen Robinson II hasn't dropped a pass in his last 15 games pic.twitter.com/YerwzUP5YF
— PFF (@PFF) November 30, 2020
• Here’s the breakdown you didn’t know you needed:
Syracuse QB spikes the ball on 4th down to lose the game, a breakdown pic.twitter.com/FJEfX3qe41
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) December 1, 2020
