Bears Blitz

Published by Zack Pearson on October 8, 2010
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are 3-1, an unexpected start that has the city buzzing. Fans, players, and coaches are all happy about the team’s surprising start to the 2010 season.

But for one player, the past few weeks have turned into a nightmare. Devin Aromashodu started the season with a nice game against the Lions. He had five receptions for 70 yards in the Bears’ close win.

But now, Aromashodu, who was considered to possibly be a legit threat at the wide receiver position, has now found a place on the bench.

After an impressive ending to the 2009 season from Aromashodu, many believed he should be the starter over Devin Hester and Johnny Knox. His breakout moment included the game-winning touchdown on Monday Night Football against Minnesota. That’s where the hype started.

In my opinion, I never believed he was the answer at wide out, and Hester and Knox were the right guys to start. Aromashodu is good enough to contribute to the team from what I saw last season. But fans were getting a little over their heads when many wanted him to be the No. 1 receiver in Chicago last season.

Aromashodu seemed like a likable guy in the locker room, never caused any trouble off the field, and never complained on the field. Everything was going smooth, and Aromashodu seemed like he was ready to contribute to a successful Chicago Bears’ season.

Then Aromashodu didn’t play much against Dallas in Week 2, and was inactive Week 3 against Green Bay. Things were starting to be questioned. Why isn’t he starting? Why was he inactive?

In an interview, Mike Martz explained why Aromashodu suddenly got snubbed of playing time.

The answer? He simply couldn’t play the slot.

With speedsters Hester and Knox on the outside, Aromashodu was figured to be used as a slot receiver, something the Bears lacked with the injury to Earl Bennett. Martz told the media that Aromashodu, “didn’t understand and know how to play the slot position.” Therefore, his playing time was limited.

Martz also went on to say that Aromashodu didn’t want to play the slot, instead playing primarily on the outsides. Well, the Bears wanted to use him in the slot, that’s where Aromashodu’s luck ran out.

Before the Week 4 game in New York, Aromashodu was quoted in a Chicago paper criticizing the coaching staff by saying, “No one is perfect. Even the coaches make mistakes, they aren’t perfect either.”

Who does Aromashodu think he is saying that about his coaching staff? He isn’t Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, Torry Holt, or Michael Irving. In fact, Aromashodu will never be good enough to be mentioned in the same breath as those receivers.

It was uncalled for by Aromashodu. Something the Bears’ coaching staff definitely noticed. I’m surprised he actually wasn’t cut in the next few days after.

Aromashodu hasn’t been able to stay on a consistent team and play his whole career. In Chicago he got the chance, but the events that have taken place these past few weeks might have ruined his stay here.

With the horrible performance by the offense in Week 4, we didn’t see a lot of Aromashodu.

In the future, it’s up to him to decide if he wants to be on the playing field or not.

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