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.
October 4, 2026 at 4:07 pm
OK, I’m calling it a day. I’m not doing anything more outside in my back yard for today. I had the game on the radio, but I honestly missed a lot of the game because it’s pretty hard for me to listen to the radio and actually follow what’s happening on the field. It did serve one very useful purpose, however. It reminded me of just how much i fucking hate Jeff Joniak. I mean goddamn, I thought nobody could be worse at sports commentary, but jesus jumping fuckin’ shitballs, that dumb bastard just went out there and topped his own shitty performances! Stupid comments, stupid metaphors, you name it, Joniak will fuck it up. There’s a couple of statements from your post game summary that I want to comment on, so here goes…….
Answer: You weren’t alone, Fro. So was Dan Hampton. You’re in great company, my friend! He said as much in the first half hour of the post game show.
2. Fro: “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.”
Answer: I love to gamble, but I’ll be goddamned if I would take that bet. Just my opinion, which yes, I know, has been really wrong in the past, but I think Swift may be done. I googled his career stats, and I’m sorry I wasn’t really that impressed in the first place. I’d give Kyle Monongai and Roschon Johnson more chances and see how they respond. Who knows, maybe we’ll be pleasantly pleased with how they perform with more snaps. At this point I don’t think it will hurt the Bears if they try. Your thoughts, Fro?
October 4, 2026 at 7:40 pm
First of all, Joniak is the worst. We’ve discussed his awfulnesss over the years. I never know how many yards were gained on the play or what yard line the ball is at. He is absolutely awful at describing what is going on. I seriously miss Wayne Larrivee calling the games before whatever happened. The McCaskey’s didn’t seem to do enough to keep him.
I am not going to declare Swift done just yet. He had a great season opener. He did okay last week as well. They are going to need him if the Bears are going to have any chance to do something.
October 6, 2026 at 1:03 pm
Here’s Dave with positive facts over negativity:
Bears offense is #1 in average yards gained per game. Bears defense is #3 in average yards allowed per game. Bears are 2-0 without Caleb Williams under center. A 7th round pick is playing like a first or second rounder. The “sucker sneak” vs Eagles was not a Case Keenum audible. Nearly everyone on the team is contributing to these wins.
How is this not good coaching by Ben Johnson and staff? Yes, Ben is in his own way sometimes, but doesn’t every coach make these decisions on occasion? I think its more arrogance over stupidity. At what point can we consider him a good coach? What constitutes good coaching other than winning games, putting up big numbers, and having a motivated team that will run through walls for you?
October 6, 2026 at 1:46 pm
Dave,
Until I see a quarterback sneak at the 1-inch line instead of an incomplete pass, shotgun handoff or any other handoff for a stop, he is an idiot. He refuses to use common sense in those situations and for three weeks straight, there were turnovers at times where a simple quarterback sneak would have worked 99% of the time. The first was in the rain where Swift fumbled.
Then the last two weeks, goal line stands by the other teams resulted in zero points. And trust me, you already know this shit was going on with Lovie, Nagy and Eberflus. So many should-have-been touchdowns never came to fruition. It’s not that fucking hard. The team need a quarter of a yard to get a touchdown and the coach calls these stupid plays?
I appreciate your optimism. You’re right about the players wanting to run through a wall for him as well as Monongai being a steal. But if he keeps making stupid decisions at the goal line like he has this season, the players could start losing faith.
October 7, 2026 at 10:38 am
Fro, the one thing that scares me is when Johnson is making these stupid decisions and start losing games, those same players who are willing to run through that wall will think twice before they are called on to go through those walls again. And I think we both know that day is coming…….
Correct me if I’m wrong.
October 8, 2026 at 12:12 am
We already know that is the case. As I said in the last comment, his players will turn on him for those decisions. That’s why whoever the quarterback is, next time it’s at the half-yard line, ignore whatever call Johnson has and sneak it in instead.
October 8, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agreed, Fro.
October 9, 2026 at 11:40 am
Damnit, this one really stings. We just lost Mike Ditka. I’m literally in tears right now. This one hurts, and hurts deep down, and really hard. Right now I’m at a loss for words. I can count on one hand, and have a couple of fingers left over, at how many times that’s happened.
October 9, 2026 at 12:07 pm
R.i.p. Da Coach.