The Inside Scoop: Bears Beat Writer Sean Jensen Joins WCG for Another Live Q/A Session

Tice was very clear that his concern was communication. He focused on his young players, Edwin Williams and J’Marcus Webb, since they didn’t vocalize what they were supposed to. That, in turn and theory, should affect everyone else’s assignments.

Against the Giants, it seemed to be more of a physical thing. Here, it appears more mental. Does that make anyone feel any better, though?

The short answer is no.

There’s not much out there. Based on what I heard, the Bears were never a serious player for Logan Mankins. Beyond that, who can really help them at this point? ALL teams are struggling for depth and quality on the offensive line. That’s why you see guards getting paid like tackles. Elite o-linemen are just hard to come by, period.

The Bears hope is that a couple of these young guys will transition quickly and step up. That’s why, frankly, I think they hired Tice. He’s known as a teacher, and they knew he’d have to be resourceful with a young group.

Yes, I think Martz overwhelmed EVERYONE with his scheme. As for the line, I would imagine that is more on Tice, and he said he isn’t using as many protections as he’s had in the past. So, he’s apparently scaled it back for his players.

No, he didn’t have one of his better games. And yes, Russell Okung did match up against Peppers alone quite a bit. He did get dinged a few times in that game, though, where he was hobbling and limping. But he’s not limited right now at practice.

I thought the Seahawks took some unnecessary low shots on him in the first half. But when I asked him about it after the game, he made it sound like it wasn’t a big deal.

I tried city council at Northwestern, and crime at the Charlotte Observer. Just didn’t interest me. Never liked the idea of having to ask relatives about a loved one who was killed in a burning building or in a gruesome car crash.

Also, sports lends itself to more prose and actual writing. People also seem to like it and enjoy it.

It’s kind of sad, but my stories on the Packers, Vikings and Bears were always among my respective paper’s most popular, even above really serious international, national and even local news.

Absolutely. Jay obviously isn’t comfortable, and I think he’s seeing — and worse — feeling ghosts.

I find it interesting that Shanahan went out of his way during the conference call yesterday to point out how few times Cutler was sacked in his final season in Denver. One in every 56 passes. Now, it’s like one in every 5 or 6.

It was a different offense in Denver. But, given the abuse he’s taken, Martz needs to modify his style to keep Cutler alive. I find it alarming, though, that Martz made clear yesterday that so long as a player is on the field that he isn’t going to be any more protective of him.

Bears fans better hope that’s rhetoric.

He’s made some plays. But he hasn’t made the sort of splash plays that earns players invitations to sunny locales. Frankly, the Bears need him to play at an elite level, because the d-line looks very average right now.

I like the non-stop motors of Matt Toeania and Anthony Adams. But they aren’t making dominant plays. Henry Melton, though, has been an encouragement for this unit.

It’s the 1st-3rd rounds he’s not so good at!!!

Adam was pointing to a trade that SHOULD happen but would not.

Based on Tommie’s production, there’s no way the Patriots were interested in such a deal.

On offense, I’d say it’s Matt Forte. He’s scored touchdowns, which are huge. But I actually think they’d be better off counting on Chester Taylor more as a running back. Strange, huh?

Forte is clearly a weapon, showing that he provide home runs. But, in many situations, I think they’d be better off giving the ball to Chester, because he’s more resourceful and versatile. If nothing else, put them both on the field.

That would be hope, because I think they believe Frank Omiyale is most comfortable at left tackle.

I think he can make an impact, since the safeties are really making any game-changing plays. To their credit, the Bears haven’t given up a lot of big plays, either. Mostly keeping things in front of them. Major, though, showed some juice in the preseason. I think he can be a breath of fresh air later in the season.

I think there’s something more going on there. Perhaps Dez — like Devin Aromashodu — somehow landed in Martz’s dog house. I think the special teams comment is just spin.

I do think it would be wise to use Dez, since he’s versatile and can be clutch (but we can’t forget that goal line drop). But Martz is going to do what Martz wants to do, until Lovie makes him do otherwise.

The correct answer is actually “wet paper.” At least paper and plastic can hold.

There was competition for Grant, and the Bears wanted to take a look. It was a glorified try out. They elevated Barry Turner because he has speed, something they need up front. Charles, apparently, doesn’t have it like that anymore.

Enjoyed it everyone. Take care.

“Fantastic!” That’s what Tice said yesterday. But, I have to think that those two are at odds about how things are going. I know that Tice likes to run the ball, and he wants his linemen going forward.

He’s not a very good receiver, and I think the Bears believed they could single him. Obviously, that didn’t work out for them. Charles Tillman had a rough, rough day. Didn’t seem as physical as usual. Maybe it’s due to the story I wrote at the beginning of the week, about the defense being worn out and needing a break.

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Very funny, cheekymonkeyart. Very funny.

Seriously, though, maybe Adewale? LOL

Inquiring minds wanna know…..

I just happened to stumble upon, but found it very amusing cause you guys were going back and forth without budging.

Great point.

 The number is…

4.5

Great job, Sean!

Great job, Dan!