Bears’ Loss to Dolphins Highlights Chicago’s Fatal Flaws
Published by Bear Heiser on October 19, 2014
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears dropped another home game Sunday, this one at the hands of the Miami Dolphins. The Marc Trestman-led Bears remain winless in three attempts at Soldier Field.
Chicago came into Sunday hoping to capitalize on the momentum created from last week’s win over the Atlanta Falcons, but the Bears came out limp on both sides of the ball. The momentum Trestman’s team could have carried into Sunday was nowhere to be found.
Jay Cutler and the offense went punt, punt, interception, punt on the Bears’ four drives in the first half; while the defense allowed Ryan Tannehill to complete his first 14 passes on the day.
While there was more to the game than just the first half, the tone was set early, and the Bears never recovered. Adjustments weren’t made at halftime to combat the success Miami had in the first half, no adjustments were made on the offensive side of the ball.
The Bears’ overall performance can be described in one word: stale.
On a day when the Bears needed to come out and show the league that they are more than an inconsistent football team, the now-3-4 Bears came out and showed the league exactly why they are an inconsistent football team.
Now let’s dive in and take a look at a few areas where the Bears misfired.
