Chicago Bears: What You Need to Know Heading into Week 8
Published by Bear Heiser on October 22, 2014
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
There is a large, ominous-looking storm cloud hanging overhead Halas Hall right now. The Chicago Bears dropped to 3-4 after an ugly loss to the Miami Dolphins.
The offense struggled. The defense struggled. The coaching staff struggled (for more on the struggles, go here). Sunday’s performance was a wash, rinse and repeat of efforts we’ve seen plenty of times before, yet this time something seems different.
The struggles we’re seeing no longer are new struggles. The optimism is gone. The team appears to be void of leadership. Say what you want about Brandon Marshall speaking up after the loss to Miami, he is not the guy who is going to lead this team to a Super Bowl.
There is a great sense of urgency surrounding this Bears team. It’s not going to get any easier, either. Next up is a date with the New England Patriots, led by Tom Brady, who holds a career record of 39-11 against the NFC, per Pro-Football-Reference.com.
Five losses through eight weeks could be staring the Bears in the face come Sunday evening. If a loss is the outcome, the Bears would have to win seven of eight just to finish with 10 wins.
It’s now or never time for the 2014 Chicago Bears. Let’s take a look at what you need to know heading into Week 8.
