Another Former NFL Coach Weighs in on Cutler
by Dane Noble on Dec 9, 2009 1:04 PM CST
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This time, it's Brian Billick. Billick was on the Waddle and Silvy Show today, sharing his thoughts on Bears QB Jay Cutler. I have to wonder how many people who have opinions on Cutler actually watch the games, versus just the highlight (and lowlight) reels.
Some quotes from Coach Billick after the jump...
"I'm not here to make excuses for Jay Cutler; he has to play better. What I see in Jay Cutler is someone who is trying to force the ball and trying to make all the plays to make up for some of the things that are going on for the Bears."
"To just simply say Jay Cutler is not in the right system, that's not what I'm saying, and I don't think it will make a difference to just simply bring in a different set of coaches. But it's the system -- when I say that, I mean having the right players offensively, defensively, and the way it all comes together.''
"I mean, we're all doing the same thing," he said. "We really are. You're going to have to show me a system, a play-calling sequence, a play that once someone is successful with something within your system, we coaches look at, analyze it, tear it apart, rebuild it in our own way and take credit for it."
Billick was asked if Cutler's mechanical issues disturbed him.
"No, they are the same mechanical things he did last year when threw for over 4,500 yards and had a great season,'' Billick said. "He's a gifted QB, he's a smart QB. Obviously, there has to be a meshing of what you do with the talent that you have around you. Right now, he just doesn't seem comfortable. I don't think it necessarily has anything to do with the system. It's not a good system, it's not a bad system, it's just not a fluid system right now with the moving parts that it has.''
Asked if a new offensive system would fix the Bears' problem, Billick said no.
Let me just say this: If the Bears had a decent offensive line, none of this would be an issue. The Bears have absolutely no running game, and it's hard to have success setting up the pass when defenses don't respect the run.
If the Bears did have an OL, they could
a) Use the run to set up the pass (Cutler is a great play-action QB),
b) Give Cutler time to at least set his feet on a 3-step drop,
c) Allow for down-the-field routes to develop, thus utilizing Cutler's arm strength and Hester's/ Knox's speed,
and when "c" occurs, we'd see
d) Olsen have more mismatches underneath because either Hester or Knox would draw a double team, and
e) Forte have more opportunities on swing passes.
But, none of this is a possibility when the OL can't handle their business. But hey, thanks Coach Billick for giving us your insight.
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best line...
If the Bears had a decent offensive line, none of this would be an issue.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 9, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions
Hands down
Best line of the post.I can’t believe Brian would say something like that,I like him as a Coach but what a crap thing to say.O line gives Cutler more time and ect ect ect.New O C and a semi new system would help out tremendously bc lets face it,Ron Turner is terriable and inconsistent, he is not a strong enough OC too handle a guy like Cutler.
Um---aren't you guys saying the same thing?
Why is it a crap thing to say? It’s true!
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Agreed.
The Bears have some decent Receivers, and a good Running Back, but he gets no holes to run through and Cutler has no time to throw.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.
No band-wagoner fans allowed, pick a team and stick with em, throughout the good and the bad.
A good O-line makes average backs look like Pro Bowlers
It’s why the Cowboys were so dominant in the 90’s – not because of Emmitt Smith. He wasn’t a burner and there were guys who were bigger. I was never really overly impressed with Smiths’ skill-set. But he had arguably one of the best O-lines, ever. John Riggins probably wasn’t the fastest or most athletic guy, either. But the “Hogs” made him into a super star.
The Bears have possibly the worst O-line in the league. Can you imagine Emmitt Smith trying to run behind our O-line? LOL
"Yes, risk taking is inherently failure-prone. Otherwise, it would be called sure-thing-taking." - Jim McMahon
Bad offence???
Remedy for bad offence !! SHANAHAN—-Period—nough said. End of subject. Give him everything he needs except GM, including all the funds necessary to do the job. Spend a little more on a good GM that will work with Shanny.
billick
said all that and nothing at the same time.
'Super Bowl Winning Head Coach'
Don’t forget that one.
by Donald Driver on Dec 9, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe he and Trent Dilfer can hang out.
You are all gentlemen (and ladies) and good judges of cheap whiskey.
That's somewhat unfair
While the defensive personnel was their key to success, he took a new franchise from the doldrums to the top of the league, and had only 3 losing seasons.
Don’t forget—they were 13-3 in 2006 and lost to the Colts in the battle of the field goals, who went on to do terrible terrible things that year.
The season might have gone quite differently if Baltimore hadn’t turned it over four times. Well, and the Colts were absolutely on fire.
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
My humor was apparently ineffective.
Billick had less to do with the Ravens winning that Super Bowl than Rex Ryan. Like you said, it was all about the personnel… Sam Adams, Tony Siragusa, Ray Lewis, Peter Boulware, Jamie Sharper, Rod Woodson.
Remember, that was the year that the Ravens broke the Bears record for fewest points allowed in a season as well.
Doldrums of the NFL? Maybe so, but it’s not like they had had years and years of mediocrity, only to have Billick save them. They were only 4 seasons old when he took them over.
The point of my original comment was that Billick deserves about as much credit for that Super Bowl season as Trent Dilfer does (and yes, that’s exaggerated, but Rex Ryan was the man).
You are all gentlemen (and ladies) and good judges of cheap whiskey.
Rex Ryan was the defensive line coach at the time and it wasn't their line that won it
Their Defensive coordinator was a man name Marvin Lewis, current head coach of the Cincinnatti Bengals. Then it was Mike Nolan, former head coach of the 49ers and current DC of the Broncos. Then it was Rex Ryan. Now it’s Mike Attison. Their defense was good through all of this. And besides, just because Billick’s an offensive mastermind doesn’t mean he didn’t game plan with the defense. You’d better get on the Billick train, cuz he might work for the Bears some day.
by Donald Driver on Dec 9, 2009 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
Of course Lewis was the front man for that defense...
but that doesn’t change my opinion of Ryan. And get on the Billick train? Hey, I don’t dislike the guy, and I think he will return to the NFL and do fine. The Bears could certainly do worse than Billick.
You are all gentlemen (and ladies) and good judges of cheap whiskey.
I guess they could do worse,
I heard that Dick Juaron is available, but do we really want to go there again?
I feel so enlightened now
Obviously, there has to be a meshing of what you do with the talent that you have around you.
Woo – He is a first year starter and team leader learning the Bears playbook and building chemistry with the team. Who would have guessed?
As for the rest,
But it’s the system — when I say that, I mean having the right players offensively, defensively, and the way it all comes together.’’
I don’t think there is one Bears personnel nor fan that wouldn’t agree the team has issues or would say, we need no personnel changes, we’re good.
So I stand here wondering why he decided to throw in his comments and think it may be he is feeling a little lonely and wanted to get his name talked about a bit, so congrats to you, we talked about you and now we will move on.
Pure genius!
Everybody loves to hear themselves talk, especially egotistical ex-coaches.
We're not scaremongering (nightmare of a season continues), this is really happening (Bears are more than done) - Radiohead
And
People on message boards.lol. I don’t see what the big stink is about,regarding his comments.
You're being very Un-Dude right now.
by IslandBoodler87 on Dec 9, 2009 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
Billick
Is just another sideline reporter from the peanut gallery commenting on stuff we’re already aware of.
We're not scaremongering (nightmare of a season continues), this is really happening (Bears are more than done) - Radiohead
Here Is The Reason People In Football Comment.
The Chicago Bears are one of the top 6 worse Teams in the National Football League.
1. Cleveland Browns
2. St. Louis Rams
3. Detroit Lions
4. Seattle Seahawks
5. Tampa Bay
6. Chicago Bears.
So yeah, that is the state of the Bears franchise. We might as well get used to it.
Sure
It’s feeding frenzy; everyone and their mother has opined on why the Bears are bad.
We're not scaremongering (nightmare of a season continues), this is really happening (Bears are more than done) - Radiohead
Really?
Kansas City Chiefs?
Oakland Raiders?
Buffalo Bills?
Washington Redskins?
Houston Texans? (Have NEVER finished better than 8-8. Ever. Not one playoff appearance, ever.)
Those are the obvious ones. I would personally argue against San Francisco, Carolina, Tennessee, the New York Jets…
And that completely excludes any rational argument for teams that are doing well THIS year, but have consistently been worse than Chicago for years…Cincinnati, Denver, Jacksonville, Miami…
I Don't Know............
The gut won 3 Super Bowls and must know something. I think I would lean towards what he thinks as opposed to what the man on the street post regarding the Bears failures.
Billick Won ! Super Bowl Rather
But it was one of the most Dominant Teams In Super Bowl History in the Ravens. It rivaled the Bears 1985 Team.
Hitting the sauce early tonight Kob?
:)
You are all gentlemen (and ladies) and good judges of cheap whiskey.
If he is hitting the sauce
He’s come to the right place. That way he can make stupid posts to his “virtual” friends on here, and it really won’t matter. lol
"Yes, risk taking is inherently failure-prone. Otherwise, it would be called sure-thing-taking." - Jim McMahon
Do You Know What I Find Unintelligent?
Fans on this site breaking down the obvious about the Bears Offensive Line and not seeing the rest of the picture. Things like say the Defense. Perhaps the Coaching or lack of talent on both sides of the ball. Maybe the fact we don’t have a first or second round draft pick last Year or next. And then we have pundants sitting here and questioning a former Coach that won a Super Bowl. Trust me, I am the one laughing when I read some of these post.
Eh, nice name calling but...
We have talent on both sides of the ball, but absolutely none of it is on either line, which is where the game of football all starts. The best DLineman we have is Alex Brown and he’d not be much more than a quality starter on any other good team.
I laugh more at “fans” that want to pretend to know it all and question fans that actually have watched every Bears game this year vs any one person who hasn’t did anything but watch the Sportscenter highlight reels of a few games.
NFL Red Zone is awesome, it still doesn’t give you a great idea of how the trench players are working for your team.
I'm Glad You Watch NFL REDZONE Sklz711
it must give you some unique insights when you write your intriguing articles.
Yeah, since I work on Sunday's I usually watch Red Zone...
And then watch the full game when I get home. We’ve not been on much lately :(
I don't understand
why people can’t just agree to disagree here. We’re all Bear fans and realize that there are problems EVERYWHERE in the organization, from the management down to the players
by frenchbears113 on Dec 10, 2009 10:19 AM CST reply actions
THANK YOU!
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