They did it! They actually did it! The Bears didn't even have to look outside the organization to solve their offensive line issues.
A lot of praise was given to Mike Martz after the week 2 game in Dallas for the brilliant adjustments he made. Perennial flip-flopper, David Haugh, even wrote an article stating that we should "enjoy Martz while (we) can" since he's likely to be a head coach next year with his genius qualities. After getting dominated by the Boys' front four on the initial 3 possessions, Martz stops calling 5 and 7-step drops and starts calling for some quick passes to reverse the pressure. Bears start moving the ball and go on to win the game.
Now, after week 6, the critics are out and they're blaming Martz for a lack of adjustments in the embarrassing loss to the Seahawks. So what if he continued to go for the big play instead of moving the chains? So what if 7 of the 12 run plays that he called occurred in the 1st quarter of the game?
It's probably because we don't have the same view that Martz is afforded (a mere 75 yards away from the line of scrimmage), but these critics are failing to see the incredible move that The Genius pulled off....
Imagine that you are THE Mike Martz.
A lot of praise was given to Mike Martz after the week 2 game in Dallas for the brilliant adjustments he made. Perennial flip-flopper, David Haugh, even wrote an article stating that we should "enjoy Martz while (we) can" since he's likely to be a head coach next year with his genius qualities. After getting dominated by the Boys' front four on the initial 3 possessions, Martz stops calling 5 and 7-step drops and starts calling for some quick passes to reverse the pressure. Bears start moving the ball and go on to win the game.
Now, after week 6, the critics are out and they're blaming Martz for a lack of adjustments in the embarrassing loss to the Seahawks. So what if he continued to go for the big play instead of moving the chains? So what if 7 of the 12 run plays that he called occurred in the 1st quarter of the game?
It's probably because we don't have the same view that Martz is afforded (a mere 75 yards away from the line of scrimmage), but these critics are failing to see the incredible move that The Genius pulled off....
Imagine that you are THE Mike Martz.
It's halftime and your team is down 14-13. Clearly an insurmountable lead for any other team, but these are DA BEARS we're talking bout (BEARS!). You are Mike MF Martz! You know Lovie's not one for motivational speeches, so you decide it's time to step up and solidify your role with this team. "You got this, you're Mike Martz," you say to yourself while looking in the mirror post-halftime-piss. After rinsing your hands off without using soap, you walk into the center of the locker room and you rally the troops. "I'm Mike Martz! I know what to do. Take a knee with the rest of the guys, Lovie... I'm about to save your job."
After explaining the single adjustment you need to make to win this game, your team is so pumped that the defense goes out and forces a punt on the initial possession of the 2nd half after only 6 plays and one first down. You get the ball back on your own 10 yard line. "It's go time, Michael. Don't chunk this," you say to yourself, knowing damn well you couldn't possibly chunk it with your fool-proof plan. Your team lines up at the 10 with an unbeatable formation... from right to left you have Frank Omiyale at TE, J'Marcus Webb at RT, Edwin Williams at RG, Olin Kruetz falling down the middle, C Will at LG and lifetime 7th Floor Crew member Greg Olsen holding down the fort at LT.
With so much beef on the right side, there's no chance that the Seahawks could stop this play anywhere short of 50 yard line. The ball is snapped, Cutler hands it off to Forte. Forte fakes left and counters back to the right side behind a monster push by Frank Omiyale and J'Marcus Webb. Daylight.... Forte to the 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5 and TOUCHDOWN!!!
Oh wait... That's not how it happened? You're Mike Martz; how could it go wrong? "DARN!" Instead of running behind the beef, you call for Forte to follow the dominating blocks of Greg Olsen against puny 323 lb DE, Red Bryant. Instead of the Bears' usual push from the LT position, Olsen gets blown up and Bryant easily takes Forte down for an astounding 0 yard gain. Next play: 10 yard sack for a safety. "You lose, Mike Martz... you loser."
After explaining the single adjustment you need to make to win this game, your team is so pumped that the defense goes out and forces a punt on the initial possession of the 2nd half after only 6 plays and one first down. You get the ball back on your own 10 yard line. "It's go time, Michael. Don't chunk this," you say to yourself, knowing damn well you couldn't possibly chunk it with your fool-proof plan. Your team lines up at the 10 with an unbeatable formation... from right to left you have Frank Omiyale at TE, J'Marcus Webb at RT, Edwin Williams at RG, Olin Kruetz falling down the middle, C Will at LG and lifetime 7th Floor Crew member Greg Olsen holding down the fort at LT.
With so much beef on the right side, there's no chance that the Seahawks could stop this play anywhere short of 50 yard line. The ball is snapped, Cutler hands it off to Forte. Forte fakes left and counters back to the right side behind a monster push by Frank Omiyale and J'Marcus Webb. Daylight.... Forte to the 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5 and TOUCHDOWN!!!
Oh wait... That's not how it happened? You're Mike Martz; how could it go wrong? "DARN!" Instead of running behind the beef, you call for Forte to follow the dominating blocks of Greg Olsen against puny 323 lb DE, Red Bryant. Instead of the Bears' usual push from the LT position, Olsen gets blown up and Bryant easily takes Forte down for an astounding 0 yard gain. Next play: 10 yard sack for a safety. "You lose, Mike Martz... you loser."
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"Take a knee with the rest of the guys, Lovie... I'm about to save your job"
Truer words have never been spoken, but I think what he meant to say was "On your knees Lovie, I've got a job for you right here"
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