Yeah, I am still going to complain. Why? Because if you told anyone that an NFL team would have nearly 500 yards of offense (with it nearly being split run and pass), they would think a team put up 30-40 points. Not the Bears. Because of Ben Johnson’s continued stupidity, this game was a lot closer than it should have been. Thankfully, the defense on every possession except one bailed along with numerous penalties by the Jets bailed out the fuckery of Ben Johnson.
Here’s a shocker: A huge amount of credit goes to the defense. An interception by Bagent along with a fumble by Swift were the only reasons why the Jets had points to begin with. The secondary was outstanding and the blitzes threw Geno Smith off all day. Yes, that touchdown in only two plays pissed me off. Inexcusable. But I am not going to get too pissed off at that. Great play also by the defensive line including Austin Booker getting a sack. Dayo and Devin Bush also got in on that fun.
D’Andre Swift had a terrible game. I still felt he got that touchdown on the 4th down at the goal line, but he should have never got the ball to begin with. Case Keenum, to my belief, called his own play last week by sneaking it up the middle for the touchdown. It’s time Tyson Bagent does the same because Ben Johnson is a fucking idiot. I was screaming on my couch on that 2nd down “QUARTERBACK SNEAK YOU FUCKING MORON.” Yet, a pass play for nothing. Then two straight touchdowns that weren’t touchdowns by Swift. No excuses. That’s all coaching. The Bears should have been up 14-0 after the first two drives.
Tyson Bagent, like Keenum, did just enough to win. Some of those passes were AWFUL. He had one interception, but three others called back on penalties. The discussion all week was whether or not to give Keenum another chance. And hey, Keenum could have went out there and played like Todd Collins for all we know. If Bagent is starting next week, he needs to call his own plays when common sense isn’t being used.
Very happy with the running game despite Swift having another bad game. The Bears will need him to step up and play like last year. He could have very easily cost this team another game because he can’t hang onto the ball this season. Kyle Monongai and Roschon Johnson stepped in for the final quarter with some huge plays.
Credit to Cairo Santos for knocking down three field goals. Again, due to the incompetence of his head coach, he’s having to be out there more than just after touchdowns. It would be really nice to see the Bears play a game where they aren’t stopped at the goal line.
The Bears are on the road against the Packers next week.
