Quote:I agree. They need to give Fox time.

They need to show Cutler the door (and maybe the GM that gave him that contract)

 

If they keep retooling that D and add new blood to their QB they'll be competitive in that division next year, imo.

 

  The good news for the Bears is the GM ( Phil Emory ) who gave Jay Cutler that contract is long gone.   The Bears can easily move on from Cutler in 2017 if they choose to go in another direction.    I can envision a scenario in which they re-sign Brian Hoyer,   with him competing with improving Matt Barkley, and a relative high draft pick for the starting QB position.

 

   The combination of a massive amount of salary cap space,   a Defense that's improving despite injuries and suspension,  and a running game led by 5th Round steal Jordan Howard could indeed make the Bears competitive in the NFC North next season.   Even in the remainder of this season,   I think they are going to beat at least one of the remaining teams on their schedule  (  Green Bay,  Washington,  and at Minnesota  ).   All are currently playoff contenders.   I'm seriously thinking about picking the Bears to upset the Packers in frigid Soldier Field.    Leonard Floyd looks like a big time NFL edge player.

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