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NightLink: Hester in Wildcat, and Dvoracek's Job Safe?

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Devin Hester has shown that he is a viable threat to score every time he touches the football, and the Bears paid him handsomely for his talent.  We have discussed previously different ways that Hester could be utilized on offense, and many of you mentioned the Wildcat offense.  Could we see more of that?

Maybe, considering Jay Cutler single-handedly brings a few extra dimensions to our offense.  We will be able to be more creative with our playcalling, and certainly will try and get the ball into Hester's hands as much as possible.

Larry Mayer:

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Given Devin Hester’s rare athletic ability, I’d say the possibilities are endless in terms of how he could be utilized on offense. I know that last season he lined up inside and outside and also ran one play out of the Wildcat formation, taking a direct snap and running for 12 yards in a win over the St. Louis Rams. I’m sure we can expect more of the same this year.

Mayer also discusses whether Dusty Dvoracek is "on the bubble" this season, as many of you expect that he is.

I don’t see Dusty Dvoracek as being on the bubble this summer. To me, though, it is a make-or-break year for him. He’s ended the past three seasons on injured reserve and must prove to the Bears that he can remain healthy. In addition, he’s entering the final year of his contract. Personally, I expect Dvoracek to be a key contributor as part of the defensive line rotation. He has recovered from the biceps injury that forced him to miss the final four games last year and is working as hard as ever. Players are officially off until training camp, but I spotted Dvoracek busting his butt lifting weights this morning at Halas Hall.

I don't know which way the Bears are leaning with Dvoracek, but I would have to think that if they are struggling with the final 53 man roster, Dusty's name would certainly have to come up.

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I know I'm probably in the minority on this

but Hester hasn’t really shown great run after the catch ability thus far, nor does he break many tackles in close quarters. His success has come in the extremely open field and using his speed to beat tackling angles. I don’t think the “Wildcat” really plays to his strength. Garrett Wolf, assuming he’s on the final roster, has more cutting ability and quickness to make plays in a more confined space, in my opinion.

by BearFan611 on Jun 30, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good thought… Wolfe should get some snaps that way

and cutting Dusty would be a minimal cap hit if he isn’t looking like a contributor

by wiltfongjr on Jun 30, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL i couldn’t agree with you more hester is stronger in the open field running bye the safeties then he is splitting gaps and trying to out run the CB DE SAM WILL MLB at least if he gets open down the field all you have is CB FS SS but at the same time you should try it 1nc in a while maybe twice 3 times a game i would acatully like to see cutler wolfe knox and hester all can either run or catch.Then you could PA to hester all the time and people would bite.It’s a pretty good scheme for a few times worth giving a shot

by bears rock on Jun 30, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well done.

I predict engreenination.

LSU Tigers Baseball... NCAA National Champions- 2009.

by Dane Noble on Jul 1, 2009 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Enjoy.

- Smudgers

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by smudgers on Jul 1, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol Nice to see I have some fellow grammar police here.

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on Jul 2, 2009 3:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus he fumbles

at a rate too high for my liking. I’d rather he drop a pass than cough up a fumble at midfield.

by kingj41 on Jul 1, 2009 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since when has Wolfe shown he can break tackles?

A stiff breeze off the lake knocks him down.

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by propheteer on Jul 1, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think using it more than once or twice is a bad idea.

The Wildcat or single wing or whatever you want to call it was effective because it caught everyone off guard last year. No one had used it in forever, so no teams were prepared for it. With its success last year and the expected copycatting, every team (except Detroit) will have spent the offseason working on defenses specifically to counter it, and it’ll end up being about as much of a surprise as Dick Jauron calling a screen pass. It will eventually make it’s way back to the ranks of “occasional gadget play,” and I think that’s all we should use it as.

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay

by JerBear50 on Jul 2, 2009 3:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

While we're at it

let’s see more flea flickers, statue of liberty, and half back passes. Or maybe we can develop our own unique gimmick play and people will start calling it the “Bear”. You’re all smart football people, let’s work on it. How about the QB lines up under guard and the halfback gets the snap. Then the quarterback drifts back and gets the “reverse handoff” from the halfback to set up the pass play. And if the handoff is faked you now have reverse play action.

If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.

by Just Dave on Jun 30, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good call..

I’d settle for a 60-65% pass completion rate on 2nd and 3rd downs and the ability to get short yardage when we need it. We need to get good at fewer plays, not try to outsmart ourselves with a playbook that reads like “war and peace”. Teams with poor talent and no effective offensive schemes do this – I pray that we’re not one of those teams.

by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is...

…the statue of liberty, in football terms? I know flea flickers and halfback passes, but not this…..

"They tried to take out the quarterback, and if they managed that, they tried to take out the backup." - Bears SB20 TE Emery Moorehead, on the mentality of *that* defense

by Spongie on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boise State used it in the upset win over Oklahoma. Google it, it's beautiful.

Its where the quarterback cocks his arm back to throw (yes, I said cocks… heh, heh, heh) at which time the running back or wide receiver passes behind him and takes the ball out of his hand as he fakes forward with a passing motion. Kind of a “trick” end and around with a fake throw instead of an actual handoff.

If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.

by Just Dave on Jun 30, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what a glorious play(and upset) that was...

sorry OU fans, but it was… not to mention the fact that it turned that game into and instant classic, and, one of the greatest comebacks in the history of football, possibly all sports in general!

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.

by windycity72 on Jul 1, 2009 1:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

Think I’ve seen something like that at some point (NFL highlights trick play a long time ago?), but I’ll look for it online.

Also, you said “passing motion,” heh heh heh.

"They tried to take out the quarterback, and if they managed that, they tried to take out the backup." - Bears SB20 TE Emery Moorehead, on the mentality of *that* defense

by Spongie on Jul 1, 2009 8:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was hoping for a fumblerooskie or two this year!

by wiltfongjr on Jul 1, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by smudgers on Jul 1, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dvoracek is gone

The only way he sticks is if the Bears are besieged with injuries on the d-line during training camp. Dvoracek has done very little in three years to warrant still hanging around. Even when healthy he has been non-impressive.

$136 million payroll for a .500 style ballclub. Good work Jim.

by BLou on Jun 30, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I disagree that he's been a liability healthy - I think he has a huge upside..

I say play him a lot in preseason and see how he holds up. My main concern would be that we’re prioritizing guys that can draw double teams from the DT position on pass plays and stuff the run – I believe this is the key to our defense.

by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought Adams played much better than Dusty once he got in the lineup

by wiltfongjr on Jul 1, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good for the rotation

He’s an excellent run-stopper, so his plays will be cut due to his inability to rush the passer.

"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(Quarter Back)

With # 6 it’s all gravy baby, wild cat , big cat , the other team scary cat . And of course the Bear’s top cat .

by gaingrene on Jun 30, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There's too many stories everyday on the front page.

Just one man’s opinion.

Not enough of them are newsworthy items… and most of them have been discussed here over and over again.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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by SackMan on Jun 30, 2009 10:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Redundancy reiterated...... But I get lonely without all of you....

If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.

by Just Dave on Jun 30, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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