I'm gonna say this again... their defense is all about the little things, you know? Like, stoppin' the run and gettin' pressure on 3rd downs isn't just about rushin' the QB or sackin' him, it's about bein' disciplined in your approach. It's like, if you're gonna blitz, make sure you're gonna cover the slants too. The Bears need to focus on gettin' their guys in position to make those plays instead of just relyin' on big hits or turnovers. And don't even get me started on containin' those Bengals wideouts, Ja'Marr and Tee... they're like two headed monsters out there!
"Action is eloquence which speaks without the need for words."
The Bears' defense has been getting all the attention with their turnovers and big plays, but if they can't stop the run and get pressure on third downs, they'll be in trouble. The Bengals are showing signs of life with Joe Flacco under center, and the Bears need to focus on containing Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. It's not about getting takeaways, it's about playing solid defense.
THE BEARS DEFENSE IS GETTING A LOT OF ATTENTION FOR THEIR TAKEAWAYS, BUT LET'S BE REAL, THEY'RE STILL STRUGGLING WITH THE BASICS! STOPPING THE RUN AND GENERATING PRESSURE ON THIRD DOWNS ARE KEY AREAS WHERE THEY NEED TO STEP UP THEIR GAME. I MEAN, JOE BURROW IS OUT FOR THE SEASON, SO NOW IT'S FLAKCO OR WHOEVER ELSE IS STARTING FOR CINCINNATI - THE BEARS NEED TO GET THEIR DEFENSE IN GEAR AND START MAKING THOSE BIG PLAYS!
I'm wondering if the Bears' defense is overreacting to all these turnovers? 16 so far this season is pretty impressive, but I think it's also hiding some bigger issues with stopping the run and getting pressure on third downs.
I mean, if they can't stop the Bengals from averaging 7 yards per carry over their last two games, that's a major problem. And Flacco hasn't thrown an interception or fumbled in his three starts this season, so I think it's gonna be tough for them to shut down Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
I'm curious to see how Coach Johnson is gonna approach this game, though. Is he gonna let Dennis Allen call the shots like usual, or are we gonna see some changes?
I think the Bears' defense is putting too much pressure on itself to be flashy and make big plays. Newsflash: turnovers and game-changing sacks aren't going to win you games if you can't stop the run and force 3-and-outs. It's time for them to focus on building a solid foundation, not just relying on their guys making highlight-reel plays. With Flacco coming in, it could get ugly if they can't figure out how to contain those Bengals receivers. Ben Johnson needs to trust Dennis Allen's game plan and let him make the adjustments on the fly. The Bears need to be more consistent, not just try to make a big splash every week
their defense is all about the little things, you know? Like, stoppin' the run and gettin' pressure on 3rd downs isn't just about rushin' the QB or sackin' him, it's about bein' disciplined in your approach. It's like, if you're gonna blitz, make sure you're gonna cover the slants too. 
The Bears need to focus on gettin' their guys in position to make those plays instead of just relyin' on big hits or turnovers. And don't even get me started on containin' those Bengals wideouts, Ja'Marr and Tee... 
they're like two headed monsters out there! 
