WCG Match-Up Post: Grades and Reviews for week 13
For the first time this season the offense carried the defense and special teams to a victory. There are a lot of things I can take away from the game, but the one that sticks out to me is the continued improvement of the offensive line. The only glaring weakness on the line is J'Marcus Webb (more on him later) and Martz and Tice's head scratching protection schemes. Besides those two factors, the line, while not great, is playing good enough to win ball games. The line will have to play their best game of the season as they will need to run block and pass protect effectively to sustain long drives and keep a hot fire Tom Brady and his Patriot offense on the sideline this Sunday.
Not spectacular on Sunday, but he contained Turk McBride for most of the game. He and Williams were also stout against the run, and are quickly becoming the strength of the line, processing good athleticism on that left side of the line.
The ability for Chris to handle Corey Williams one on one was key for to this line success this past Sunday as it allowed Kreutz to help out Garza against Suh. Fans are going to have to start giving Chris Williams more props and start recognizing that he's becoming a better interior lineman each passing week.
C Olin Kreutz and RG Roberto Garza: Grade C+
Because most of their time was spent on Ndamukong Suh, I'm going to lump them together. They deserve a C for containing the best defensive tackle in the game today for much of the game. Does anyone else find it curious that right after facing Suh, the Bears went ahead and signed 360-pound Herman Johnson? I'm not saying that Johnson is the answer for Suh, but this signing is most likely an indication that Suh has sent Angelo the message that it's time to beef up the interior line.
Webb is clearly the weakest link on the line, and with him making the same mistakes as far as blocking assignments each week you have to wonder if he's taking in to Tice's teachings. It's also frustrating to see such an athletic tackle like Webb get beat off the snap every other down. If he's making these same mistakes in the final four games of the season and into the playoffs, Angelo or Ruskell might need to look for an upgrade in the off-season.
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I really dont see...
why manu aint on this list…
unless u need more than 26 letters to find one that describes his blocking?
I can describe it in 6 letters....
I’ll spot you the “F” and the “K” and the last two are “ED”
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
He's been playing well.
Give him some slack, the guy isn’t going to be perfect constantly but he’s been earning his check the past 2 weeks at least.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Dec 7, 2010 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
From what I see he's way better when he's downfield blocking...
In the pass though… ugh.
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
by awfullyquiet on Dec 7, 2010 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
I will spot Webb a season to improve, rookies get a full year
Imagine if we had a quality Oline, Webb would be on the sidelines learning the formations and watching film and getting limited in game reps. Basically we threw a rookie out there and are wondering why he is lost on every other play. This baptism of fire has got to be tough so lets give him this entire season to learn from his mistakes. As Ditka used to say, potential is for rookies only, so give the kid a break at least for 2010.
White Sox fans need not apply.
by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 7, 2010 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
Mmhmm.
It’s not good to see the regression, but, to be fair, he’s played admirably for a what? 7th round rookie?
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
by awfullyquiet on Dec 7, 2010 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
At the sametime Shaffer most likely won't be here next season so you might as well see what you have in Webb.
His mistakes seem easily correctable.
by Dominique Blanton on Dec 8, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
that was based on last years film
Tice has had a whole offseason, training camp, preseason, and 13 weeks of practice to evaluate Shaffer, and he stills sticks with Webb. The position coaches have a huge say so in who starts, and I would guess with Tice’s pedigree, the o-line is his call.
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 8, 2010 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
lets be serious here
for a 7th round draft pick to be even semi effective against any of the talent on dline he has faced this year i would say a c grade… cameron wake, cliff avril these guys arent random fly by night ends… or 7th round talent for that matter…
did i mention i love boobies?
by Tommy Ohyeah Mcduffie on Dec 8, 2010 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
Plus we seen what Shaffer has to offer in the Giants game earlier this season.
Sticking with Webb is the right decision because he’s young and the better of the two.
by Dominique Blanton on Dec 8, 2010 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
Is Webb really better
Than anyone else? Kevin Schaffer? He looked like he was getting beat on way too many plays this weekend…
Mentally, he's just not there yet.
Whenever he gets it mentally he can be a solid NFL starter at RT.
by Dominique Blanton on Dec 8, 2010 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
I'm not sure when it happened but it is official.
I’m the last contributing writer with a pseudonym. Dang you niquebears…. Nice write up as always. Pretty spot on but I think you’ve got Omi a little high. I understand he gave up at least one of the sacks….
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
Yes I come from a long line of Daves....
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
What about me??
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"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
Editor for WindyCityGridiron.com
Sorry, but I believe I said contributing writer.
You and the Kev H are technically editors. And Adam T is, well Adam T. But you have, by far, the best pseudonym of us all. I didn’t forget you or Mr. H, you just sit higher up on the food chain so to speak.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
Kev will never change it
He’s in the witness protection program.
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 8, 2010 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
Aw...
well thanks. :] When you put it like that….
Although I was going to change my name… to my real name… but it must’ve fell through… oh wells. :]
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
Editor for WindyCityGridiron.com
HoneyBear, I thought you were going to tell us your name was Dave also :)
All women are beautiful when the lights are off!
by touchdown bears on Dec 8, 2010 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
The name "Dominique Blanton" qualifies you for an actual NFL career, doesn't it?
I mean, Dominique Smith is kind of “on the fence”, and Trevor Blanton (for example) is right out, but Dominique Blanton has that special j’n ces quoi.
Suit up and run one in for us, man!!
Well, I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation. - David St. Hubbins, Spinal Tap
I noticed the change...
The professionalism is oozing from this post!
If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 8, 2010 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
So just what are you trying to say?
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
Proper play calling seems to be the key for bailing this line out
those quick hitting slants and screens that plan on D lineman getting penetration are the antidote to this lines problems. Only issue is the Pats secondary looks like they are good at jumping routes and making those quick INTs. Cutler is going to have to be the man next week and read this defense and adjust or we will get housed as the Jets did.
White Sox fans need not apply.
by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 7, 2010 10:05 PM CST reply actions
You can only call those slants
When they’re giving them to you. I don’t think the patriots are going to be that team though.
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
by awfullyquiet on Dec 7, 2010 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
the only player that really jumps routes is Butler, and he's a nickel corner this year.
;)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."- Bill Belichick
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
I agree with the grades completely
I keep waiting for Webb to put it together… Or maybe just improve upon his mistakes. So far that’s not happened.
Hopefully Webb can have a break through improvement this week.
Except for the infamous "booty block" from the MN game
I really haven’t seen much of Webb’s supposed “athleticism.” He hasn’t shown consistent improvement (which is all you can really expect from a 1st-year, 7th-round pick). I know he needs time to grow, but this isn’t preseason or a losing season – this is a freakin’ playoff run! You need your best guys out there, regardless of potential or draft status.
Does anyone really think Shaffer would be any worse than Webb is right now?
by NorthSideBearsFan on Dec 8, 2010 11:55 AM CST reply actions
no i think
Shaffer would be a better fit, but he is older and why use him up now… playoff time i think webb sits and shaffer starts
did i mention i love boobies?
by Tommy Ohyeah Mcduffie on Dec 8, 2010 8:17 PM CST up reply actions

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