ChicagoSportsBlogs : Non Compete

Trying something new here kids. Not so new over at the Bears website though. Some half time reporting for you. I'm writing this as Brian Urlacher FINALLY makes a play and intercepts Rodgers. Too bad the Bears defense couldn't do anything with it. Another 3 and out.

So far the story of this game is the Bears defense. We can't stop the run. This is a surprise to everyone as the Bears defense did a number on Chris Johnson and the Titans last week. With 4 minutes remaining, the Bears defense has already given up more yards on the ground to the Packers than last weeks entire game!  It's over 80 yards on the ground. If the Packers continue to run so effectively against us, we're going to be in trouble. They have gobbled up time of possession in this first half. We're only down 7-3 but with 3 minutes or so left they are driving on us. It's 3rd down and 4. This is a big 3rd down. We could get the ball back before the 2 minute warning. But then the Tampa-2 lets us down as Rodgers finds a wide open James Jones for the first down. The Packers are still driving...

Offensively, just like games in the past, Matt Forte is the only bright spot. Orton is still hobbling around and clearly isn't 100%. In fact, we almost lost him on the first drive when one of the Packers defenders stumbled into his shin. A handful of his throws have been off the mark this afternoon which leads me to openly question if it was a wise move to have him start this game. I know I don't like Grossman, but losing Orton for longer than a few weeks would be devastating.

So to summarize, the Bears defense can't stop the run. Either the schemes have been totally wrong, or the fact we are missing tackles are the causes. No sooner do I type that..the Packers actually score. On the ground. Ryan Grant. He made it look easy. Time to see what Babich and Lovie Smith can do during the half to get this game under control.