The Inside Scoop: 15 Minutes With Bears Beat Writer Sean Jensen

in regards to Tommie Harris and Devin Aromashodu? Lovie Smith seemed to hint that Tommie would be back this week, but what about Aroma?

unless we develop a running game. Is the lack of an established run game due to personnel, Martz’s offensive philosophy, not committing to the run, or other issues? Also, what do you think the Bears can/will do to address this?

i would also like to find out whats happening to the running game.dont get me wrong i am happy with the 3-0 but if we are in the lead and need to eat up the clock we would be stumped.

Hey, you told me to make it clear. :)

The tackles for the Giants have looked like they’re struggling, in the action I’ve seen so far this season. Is there a matchup that you think Peppers will be more able to exploit than another? I personally am expecting it to be Diehl, for some reason.

Additionally, given that the Giants are going to have to double him most of the game (or just apply the Packers tried and true method of constant holding), will this finally be the week that the other 75% of the line really steps up their game.

I’ll hang up and listen to your answer.

Are the Bears considering trading Tommie Harris during the season or trading / letting him go at the end of this season ?

Bonus question: What is with the lack of running plays ?

Are the Bears giving any thought to using DA at the X, and letting Knox get some reps in the slot?

will help Cutler relax and dump it off to his safety-valve versus the Giants more than he did versus the Pack? It sure seemed like he was throwing into double-coverage without giving his WR a chance at the ball. Thanks!

a bad run-defense team, so do you believe Martz will dial up more running calls on Sunday night?

What’s your take on why Shaffer was benched during the Green Bay game?

I was totally surprised when I saw Webb in. I thought Kevin was doing pretty well. I don’t mind Webb getting some playing time, but not against a good defense like the Packers. Especially not against Clay Matthews.

has that reduced the amount of time he’s spent with the DL? Also, has Lovie’s role during practice changed now that he’s not running the defense?

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll tootsie pop ?

Just kidding, Do you think, that the front office will try and make a serious trade to upgrade this o line, it seems to me, that if Jay wasn’t running for his life on most plays this team could probably score 10 – 14 more points a game, which would definitely boost ur chance in the post season.

as he’s been described as moody, negative, etc. Is there any merit to that? How is Cutler during practice and on the sidelines during games? How does he interact and mesh with his coaches and teammates?

Bonus: What player that might actually be available via trade or waiver might the Bears benefit by taking a look at?

I don’t believe that questioned has been answered?

be getting his starting job back or is Tim Jennings the new starter ?

Making it stand out again…do DA and Bowman just not want to see the field or something? They seem to be unwilling to acknowledge that their poor play could have something to do with their not playing.

Publicly questioning your coaches generally speaking, is a poor idea, especially for those who aren’t exactly upper-echelon players. Should we watch for them to get a lot more chances, or do you think they’ve gone and dug themselves too-deep holes?

Is it possible we trade him straight up for Albert Haynesworth (with some cap relief for us)?

Is it possible we will see Jennings play in place of Bowman again? His tackling was beyond impressive and seemed to invigorate everyone around him. His clutch fumble recovery was excellent as well, especially since he had the presence of mind to control himself from breaching the touch line.

I know this is looking WAY into the future, and alot can happen between now and the end of the season, but as of right now what do you think the top 3 needs are heading into the off season?

The arrival of Rod Marinelli last year brought high hopes of an increased pass rush, something that had been missing for a couple of seasons.

2009 did not show that improvements that were expected, and we subsequently added Julius Peppers to the mix.

While Peppers has certainly contributed to our three wins so far this season, there have still been long stretches of time during each game this season that the pass rush is non-exsistent.

(Jerry Seinfield voice) What’s the deal with the pass rush?

We continue to see the “we’re still underdogs” in interviews with players, and coaches, but are they just exuding pure cockiness/confidence/Old Spice Swagger/whatever you want to call it during practice?

While some of the situations they were in lend themselves to luck more than skill, necessarily, this team is exactly where it was telling us it could be. An offense on the rise, a defense that seems to be back to its normal self, special teams are resestablishing themselves. Do they think they can take the world on right now?

With regards to the running game, which we all agree is pitiful, why do you think we aren’t seeing more pitches, sweeps etc.

With a few wide receivers who seem like they might be willing to try blocking, and offensive linemen who look like they’d be better at pulling (as evidenced by the screen game), wouldn’t it make sense to try and get these running backs to the outside and in a little bit of space?

I mean, the Matt Forte “bounce off the right guard and get a two yard loss” is about as effective as Turner’s old standby “FB Dive”

Who’s more likely to hit 2000 yards: Chris Johnson or Adrian Peterson?

How often do you come over here to read the posts? Where else do you go on the net for football/Bears related content?

Assuming Harris is put of the picture, what do you assume we will do with the position? Who will start there and might we pursue someone via trade (Haynesworth?)?

All right, everyone. It was fun. Hope it was somewhat useful/ entertaining. Check out the paper tomorrow. Should have some good reads for ya…

He has some interesting things to say coming up on my question.