What is wrong with the Bears defense?
"Dec. 23, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) looks on prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports “Injuries and lack of talent combined with coaching and scheme. So basically, everything is wrong with the Bears defense. Bringing in Lamarr Houston and Jared Allen was supposed to solidify the defensive line and make everyone behind them better. That didn’t work. And to my untrained eyes, usually under the influence of alcohol, tell me that the players are just making too many mistakes. Linebackers missing tackles, safeties out of position, hugging the line of scrimmage and getting fooled by the good ol play action fake. I don’t know if it is the reason or just a coincidence, but since Brian Urlacher “left” the Bears, the defense has been in disarray. I also think that Lance Briggs just doesn’t care any more, and who can blame him. The Bears defense just plain sucks now.” – Michael Praser"
Oh, I remember when I needed a bottle of whiskey to help me get through Minnesota Vikings games. Fans of Minnesota know terrible defense from last season and I don’t think Chicago has even reached that level of badness yet. Still, injuries and a possible scheme problem could be a lot of the issues for Chicago. Look for rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to possibly have a huge game against the struggling Bears pass defense, which currently allows an average of 269 passing yards per game.
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