What can improve the "dismal" pass rush?
by suckmyditka on Sep 23, 2010 8:23 PM CDT
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PrintYes i know by the headline you're thinking "WHAT?!? WE GOT JULIUS FREAKING PEPPERS?!? HOW IS OUR Pass RUSH DISMAL?!?!?" Well, i will admit, I don't honestly think that the pass rush is dismal, however, i do think that it is not as good as it COULD be!
Follow me through the jump and All of your wildest dreams will come true.....
The Chicago Bears defensive line is full of pro-bowl calaber, and capable starting calaber players. From Julius Pepper to Matt Toeina, the line has some big name guys, and some not-so-big, but nonetheless awesome guys. But there is one person on our starting line who is missing. This person could single handedly be the greatest Bear to havenever started a game, and quite possibley could be the next "Peppers" or "Umenyora" or "Insert big name pass rusher here" (that guy is the best of them all). You probabley already know what i'm going to say, and i'm sure you agree with me as i state the thesis of my Fan Post...
Corey Wootton is the missing piece to the starting defensive line.
I know right, you're thinking, "but SMD, he;s never played a pro game, he's been injured in college, he didn't show much pre-season.." Calm yourselves my friends because this guy is the REAL DEAL.
As many have stated Corey Wootton was all set to be a mid-1st round/high-2nd round pick in the draft, but he had a catastrophic injury that cost him his final year at Northwestern. In his first year at Northwestern he had only 3 tackles, but the next year he EXPLODED racking up 51 tackles, 30 solo, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and even 2 interceptions. WHAT!?!? Dude is a PLAY MAKER. And that's not even the peak of his performance....
In 2007, Wootton had a down year, only registerin39 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 int, but oh boy... the next year...Dare i say it? He EXPLODED again, blowing up and registering 42 tackles, 10 sacks!, and yet again 1 int!
in 2009 before being injured for the season Wootton was on stride to get the same type of awesome stats he had put up the year before as he went to register 21 tackles and 4 sacks, but before he could really hit his stride he went down with a season ending injury.These stats add up to a career total of...
156 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 4 interceptions, and 19 sacks! Insane!
Now judging by these stats, this man can play the game of football. He is strong, athletic, and BLAZING fast for a DE who is 6'7 280lbs.
What says Anderson, who has not proven ANYTHING in 4 years, is any more qualified to start than Wootton? NOTHING! This man deserves to be THE MAN. He compliments Peppers almost perfectly. Size with size. They would be THE most dominating DE duo in the NFL.
So, what do you think WCG? Wootton 2010? Let me here your opinons on what the Bears can do to get some more productivity out of their LE. Whether it's putting in Wootton (the best solution), starting Izzy, or letting Anderson hit his stride. Fill me in. Let's here it!
http://draftzoo.com/2009/08/2009-players-to-know-big-ten/
(all stats come from http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/stats?playerId=169289)
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while i do not know all that much about wootton
i would be very happy to see anderson ride the pine next to marcus harrison for an extended period of time to give this guy some playing time. still was a stupid, stupid move to release alex brown.
also, based on my madden 11 franchise team, wootton is superior to izzy and #97. clearly on this basis alone the guy should start right away.
Ahmen
3 seasons Wootton gets a 99.
BOOM BOOM POW
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Give the guy a chance
and see what he does with it.
Look at Toeania he got in and has made many plays and i think he should be in ahead of Double A
by Bear Lovin 21 on Sep 23, 2010 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I got fed up with no D-Ends in '10
And gave Izzy 99 rating across the board. Good god was he a monster.
Why do you all still say it was a bad move to ditch AB ? Has he ....
…. done anything for the Saints ? No , hes been no better than Izzy & Mark Anderson . Whos roster spot would you give him ? Izzy & Anderson have been solid , Melton is showing how good he could be and Wootten needs snaps and time to improve . So really who would we have let go to keep him ? Don’t get me wrong AB was a great guy and all , but between how much money he was makin and his lack of production for said money we made the right move in cutting him .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Sep 24, 2010 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Anderson has been solid?
He's a 300-pound man who moves like a defensive back. That's what you're dealing with." — Bears coach Lovie Smith on DE Julius Peppers
by BearNecessities on Sep 24, 2010 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Hes played the run well ....
….. & has gotten decent pressure on the QB . Lets do a bit of comparing here . Izzy and Anderson both have more tackles ( 4 ) than AB at this point and make far less money than what we were paying AB for zero sacks and few QB hurries . Lets see pay AB 5 million or pay Izzy ( 2.5 mill ) & Anderson ( 1.79 ) less for the same production ?
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Sep 24, 2010 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd tend to agree with Midway
Alex Brown was solid against the run, and a solid overall player, but it seems like Bears fans are remembering him being an All Pro or something. Ed O’Bradovich loved him a bunch for some reason too, I think people fall in love with hustle guys too much.
We disagree on one point
that is I think the tackles on the Bears are overrated. When I watch the games, I do not see our tackles dominating the line of scrimmage. I see them getting pushed back, usually be one OL, which accounts for teams always trying to run the ball up the middle. The Bears have great LBs and seem to be able scheme to stop the run, but they probably would benefit from having a Suh or Seymour. Be I’ll jump on your Wootton bandwagon if you want. He can’t really do much worse could he?
I don;t recall saying once
tha our tackles were awesome. I just said they were “starting calliber”
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You did call Toeina a "big name guy"
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by lookingdeadred on Sep 25, 2010 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Anderson = Fail
and that’s a fact, if the other 3 lineman weren’t drawing some kind of chip block during 06, Anderson wouldn’t have had very many plays, he is quick off the snap, but gets BURIED by the tackle he’s on. I often see him driven 5 yards wide and 10 yards past the QB, Wootten, if anything, is at least a breath of fresh air, and someone who is hungry to prove himself.
He's a 300-pound man who moves like a defensive back. That's what you're dealing with." — Bears coach Lovie Smith on DE Julius Peppers
by BearNecessities on Sep 24, 2010 7:20 AM CDT reply actions
If Anderson/Idonije doesn’t preform well vs the Packers, I would do it in a heart beat……………
Is it me,or do the Packers really suck???
by I love football! on Sep 24, 2010 8:00 AM CDT reply actions
Honestly
I think Wootton should get some reps Monday
Then replace Anderson as the #1 next week…
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With Wright out,
We just might see him put on a uniform for the first time.
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by GriggsBriggs on Sep 24, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Are they the guys who get the reps opposite Peppers? I know Anderson is pretty much solely a speed rusher but what’s Idonije like?
by packallday555 on Sep 24, 2010 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Idonije
is mostly a utility player, he’s shifted his weight several times at the behest of Lovie, to move inside or outside. he’s got decent reach, a solid technique, but isn’t much to write home about.
imo of course
He's a 300-pound man who moves like a defensive back. That's what you're dealing with." — Bears coach Lovie Smith on DE Julius Peppers
by BearNecessities on Sep 24, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
DaHamsta to explode in 3…2…1…
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I do actually agree with you...
that Anderson is just not good. He can provide meaningful back-up minutes on passing downs/situations. Izzy, conversely, can provide meaningful back-up minutes at DE in running situations and DT in passing situations. Both guys have value on this Bears defense, just not as starters. Combined with the lackluster play of T Harris (see this article) and the D-line has a lot to improve upon. I think Wooten represents the best option for the Bears beyond Izzy/Anderson, but I would be shocked (hence our bet) if Lovie had the capability or capacity to make a personnel change that wasn’t forced by injury, a la T Harris. Melton appears destined to play inside, my bet for T Harris’s replacement after this season, so who else is left? I hope Barry Turner can be developed along with Wooten, I just do not see Lovie doing it.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FIRE LOVIE!
You're like the hype man for Wootton
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 24, 2010 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
I'd try him it in a couple passing situations
See what he can do as far as one on one moves. AA is atrocious at this point, and needs to be removed from 3rd downs.
"How do you know somebody is great? When you see how they respond to adversity. Anybody can man a ship when the waters are calm." - Jerry Angelo
you mean Mark Anderson right?
Not Anthony Adams?
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Yeah
I like the other AA, cause at least he can do something like stop the run.
"How do you know somebody is great? When you see how they respond to adversity. Anybody can man a ship when the waters are calm." - Jerry Angelo
he needs to be removed from Chicago
He's a 300-pound man who moves like a defensive back. That's what you're dealing with." — Bears coach Lovie Smith on DE Julius Peppers
by BearNecessities on Sep 24, 2010 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
MY MADDEN
i like Corey Wootton, actually i have him playing beside Tommie Harris in the middle… with anderson on the outside. Creates alot of pressure and when i blitz its too much to handle with the speed.
To your point i like Corey Wootton, id like to see him get into the rotation ahead of mark anderson and izzy.
Im thinking izzy backing up julius peppers, and Mark anderson being the pass rush “specialist”
With Coreys size he could do well on first and second downs and later in the game still be fresh enough to play third down. This will allow anderson time to work on his rush technique and still play, while giving the rookies body a break… so it wont break
by Tommy Ohyeah Mcduffie on Sep 24, 2010 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
What can improve the "dismal" pass rush?
’Roids, lots and lots of ’roids.
"How do you know somebody is great? When you see how they respond to adversity. Anybody can man a ship when the waters are calm." - Jerry Angelo
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