There have been a lot of stories written this season about what is wrong with the Chicago Bears, and a lot of statistical looks at different facets of the team.  And honestly, you can just about look in any direction and find something that needs improvement.

While I'm not a proponent of criticizing coaches and management (simply because they are the professionals, and I am just an armchair QB), sometimes there are things that really stand out during the course of the game.  Today, we get a Windy City Gridiron exclusive look at the Chicago Bears defense; specifically, the inability to get off the field on 3rd downs.  Follow me inside for the analysis.

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Seeing talented players stuck on an untalented football team can be disheartening, and I'm starting to feel sorry for some of ours.  For every playmaker the Chicago Bears have, there seem to be three bozos who can't do their job.  

And even when we see some things go right for our football team, at the end of the day, we are who we found out we were back at the beginning of the season: not very good.

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I think most of us Bears fans are resigned to the fact that Lovie Smith isn't going anywhere.  Barring a disastrous finish to the 2009 season the Chicago Bears will move forward with Lovie Smith as Head Coach again in 2010.  But unless the Bears make a dramatic turnaround and fight their way into the playoffs at least one head will roll.  The head most of us would like to see chopped is offensive coordinator Ron Turner, although quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton might be the scapegoat.

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You didn't make the cut, bud. If you play well a few more times this year, maybe a team would be willing to give us a 2nd round pick for you. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Not much going on in Bearville this evening, but I was wondering your thoughts on something.  How many "impact players" do the Bears have right now, on each side of the ball?

And by "impact", I mean players that will make a significant difference for the 2010 Chicago Bears.  Here's my top-6 players for each side of the ball:

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A few weeks ago, we broke down some rushing stats for Matt Forte, focusing on the success he was having in each hole, as well as the "by down" success rate (1st down runs, 2nd down, etc.).

Since then, we've played four more games, and have seen a change at the left guard position during that time.  Josh Beekman replaced Frank Omiyale after the game in Cincinnati... we've updated our numbers, so come inside and take a look.

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A lot of websites run an "approval rating" poll periodically to gauge the fan base's opinions on the football team.  I thought, instead of running a poll, why not have a feedback thread?  Tell us what you think so far of each key member of our coaching (and managing) staff, and what you think their future will be with the team.

- Jerry Angelo

- Lovie Smith

- Ron Turner

- Rod Marinelli

- Bob Babich

If you'd like to throw in other coaches as well, like Harry Heistand, Darryl Drake, or Pep Hamilton, feel free.

The Chicago Bears offensive struggles this season directly hinge on the poor offensive line play.  We know that Ron Turner is likely to be fired, even if it is simply for a "scape goat" reason.  So, let's assume that the Bears will have a new offensive coordinator next season.

In order for the new OC to have any bit of success, it will all start in the trenches.  We know that our 2010 draft will not likely find a starter for our OL, considering that we don't have a high enough draft pick to land one of the top-notch linemen.  After that, it's a crap-shoot whether we will be able to find any one.

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Caution- large pics inside.  Proceed with caution!  Feel free to add your own as well...

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