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Originally Posted by Travis
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SEASON OUTLOOK:
Offense:
Our fortunes rise and fall on the back of 2nd year
QB Fernando Windsor. The 4th round draft pick out of Clemson is the only capable signal caller we have, but he's shown promise.
Thankfully, he'll be helped out by lightning fast
RB Kelly Hayes, a 232-pound ball of lightning who boasts a career 5.32-yard-per carry average. If only the coach will hive him the d%&$ ball, he could carry this team far.
The receiving corps is a bit jumbled and untested, and coach's decision to move explosive receiver
Tyrone Lee to the slot is not sitting well with this GM. Lee can take over a game at times, but perhaps his inconsistencies are going to limit his field time.
Defense:
MLB Dexter Lucas leads an outstandingly deep squad of young and seasoned players, including stars in the making
DE Doug Conley and
SLB Bucky Beaver (Yes, that's his real name). Beaver is a former MLB moved outside, so he has a lot of learning to do. How fast he picks up the job could be a major factor in this year's success.
But the real stars in this defense are in the secondary.
CB Barry Westbrook boasts 15 INTs over the past 2 years and all-pro honors both seasons. Last year's also stud,
CB Dexter Craig actually moves to the bench to make room for new addition
CB Donny Meadows. All 3 CBs measure taller than 6' and weigh in at more than 200 pounds. Newcomer
FS Marvin Schwartz is one of the best in the biz, and keep an eye on rookie
SB Dan Pretko, a converted corner who nonetheless tackles like a load of bricks and will be manning the 4-4 defense's most critical position. It's a bold move, but the talent is there if the kid can grow up fast.
The biggest question, however, may be at DT, where the talent is deep and solid, but solidly mediocre. While we're juggling to find the right combination of talent, we wonder whether or not teams will continue to run all over us, as they did last year.
Outlook:
The schedule is both good and bad. The Bears play the AFC South, which last season was the worst in football, but also play the NFC West, which was one of the best. Seattle, which won the SuperBowl a few years ago, came in LAST in the West last year. Preseason pickers like Green Bay to win the NFC North this year, but the defense that led last season's 10-6 Bears has only gotten better. Could Chicago pull the spoiler? Or at least make the playoffs? A winning record is our goal, a trip to the playoffs is our hope.