The Third round pick out of Vanderbilt has acclimated to the MCL well. After 5 Games, 21 yo WR Martin Calvin is ranked in the top 5 in Rookie WRs catches (15) and yards (186). In Monday night's game vs New England, WR Calvin led the Browns with a 5-75-0 stat line. He has become a reilable target and Coach Stark is well aware of his contributions and plans to "Get the 'Young Gun' going" Week 7 vs division rival Cincinnati. With the team on a Bye this week, They should have plenty of time to prepare and allow WR Calvin to develop on his chemistry with the QB. He has yet to reach the Endzone so more playing time sould have him celebrating his first career TD soon.
After a slow start lead them to 10-0 deficit in the First quarter of Sundays game against division rival Baltimore, Cleveland looked well on their way to defeat. QB Mayfield turned the ball over 3 times, which Coach Stark addressed in a post game interview, but the Defense came alive in the Second half. The most significant play came in the Third quarter when QB Mayfield threw a 70 yard rocket to WR Landry to tie the game 10-10. CB Ward came up with a Pick Six late in the Fourth quarter to seal the victory, as the Browns scored 16 unanswered points. With road trips to Miami and Cincinnati in the following weeks, Coah Stark was quoted saying "The room for improvement supersedes the ability to overcome"
After three straight Seasons of -10 TD-TO ratio Coach Johnson decided to "Take the Keys" from Mitch Trubisky. Prior to Week 9 vs GB Trubisky was well on his way to a fourth consecutive season of such until Rodriguez Zombo got the start at QB and came out victorious. Coach Johnson knows that benching your Franchise QB can either "Inspire or Expire". "It's like attending a Social Event with your Friends(playing in front of 65k people with your teammates), You begin to enjoy yourself(Get into a passing rhythm ) and then you leave your comfort zone(INT=DWI) You guys following where I'm going? Who's the go to Guy to get you where you need to be?..........Zombo's driving us to Atlanta!!!!!
After a horrendous display of passing last Season the Bears are committed to improving the passing game by upgrading the WR position. This past week has been a step in that direction after dishing out a 1st & 2nd Round Draft pick in exchange for WR Ryan Switzer & WR Devin Funchess. During today's Practice they decided to have a little fun. Switzer produced 1 rec 9 yards 1TD Week 2 vs Minnesota.Funchess is expected to start along side Switzer and (Fan Favorite) WR "Cam" Meredith Week 3 vs LA Rams.
The 24 year old showed us his football capabilities by setting the tone for what would become a great day for the Bears defense. On the first play of the game Benson locked eyes with Bridgewater and broke on a drag route picking the ball off.
However, staying true his moniker, coined by veteran LB Danny Trevathan, Benson had a open field with 6 points ahead of him and decided to run backwards and get tackled. Benson was a huge question mark coming into the draft. He went on a high speed chase with police leading to him being convicted of a Felony (he's currently on Probation).
With no invite to the NFL Combine the future seemed dim for Benson until Coach Johnson put the call in on Draft night. In a post game interview Benson stated "Welcome to The Chi" that's why "Tre" call me "Young Reckless"!!!!!
After a strong finish to end last season 9-7 (6 game win streak), the Chicago Bears had their hands tied with both RB J. Howard & LE L. Floyd turning down offers of $8m/year and $10m/year respectfully. This left the Bears with 1 Franchise Tag and 2 Franchise players highly favored by Coach Johnson,Loved by the Fans and wanted in The Windy City FOREVER!!!!
Floyd had a season for the ages accounting for a ridiculous 46 sacks (tying League MVP & SB Champion Junior Peppers). However, Coach Johnson believes Howard can "Rush for 2K in his sleep", which ultimately Got Howard the Franchise Tag but the goal was far from over. After clearing Cap Space in preparation for FA the Bears offered Floyd 4/yr 20m salary/5m bonus. After Week 1 loss Vs Titans someone decided to ask Coach Johnson about Floyd joining the Titans.............. He did....You mean he played in the Game.... Didn't Notice...When you see him tell him Howard had 109!!!!!