Come to Think of it: Bears Loss to Detroit Could Hasten Lovie Smith’s Departure
Published by Bob Warja on January 1, 2010
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
Despite the goodwill generated from the Chicago Bears improbable win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, a Bears loss to the hapless Lions this Sunday might be a fatal blow to head coach Lovie Smith.
A loss to Detroit on Sunday could make firing Smith that much easier for Jerry Angelo. That is, assuming Angelo himself is still here after the season.
For if it were up to me, I would blow up the whole thing. But to end the season with consecutive wins might make it easier for the McCaskeys to retain the Bears coach.
Look, Detroit is a bad football team. Yes, it has young QB Matthew Stafford to look forward to, but for now, it stinks.
I realize the Bears are not a good team themselves, but at least they aren’t 2-13. Even being on the road shouldn’t hurt the Bears, since the Lions are a mere 2-5 at home this season.
Detroit ranks 31st in team defense and 25th in offense.
The Lions do hold an edge over the Bears in some categories, however. The Lions rank 24th in rushing, while the Bears rank 30th. The Lions also hold a slim edge defending the run.
Meanwhile, they are dead last in defending the pass, and they allow a league-worst 30 PPG. Heck, they have even thrown more interceptions than the Bears!
Detroit ranks last in turnover differential, at minus-16.
In other words, this is a game that the Bears simply must win.
Still, this could be a classic trap game in the sense that the Bears are coming off a short week, and a big win, and may be taking Detroit lightly.
But if a loss means the end of Lovie and his staff, maybe a loss wouldn’t be so bad for the Bears after all, come to think of it.
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