Chicago Bears: A Rudderless Ship

Sound familiar?

If Kyle Orton proved anything it's that he can be just as frustrating as Rex Grossman to watch. In fact, Orton's up and down year was very much Grossman-like, without the vomit-inducing fumbled snaps.

The college bowl season is over now and as we head into week No. 2 of the NFL Playoffs, there's no time like the present to help the offseasonly challenged GM and Head Coach map out a strategy to salvage the franchise.

So far the Bears have been underwhelming in their scapegoating ways. Apparently, Brick Haley, Lloyd Lee, and Steven Wilks are to blame for the once mighty Chicago defense descending into oblivion.

Only the Bears would blame a horrific defense that could not cover nor tackle on the defensive line, linebackers, and defensive backs coaches, respectively.

If all of these coaches were operating to undercut the mighty cover-two defense, then what role did Defensive Coordinator Bob Babich have? Seriously folks, Babich must have some kind of incriminating video of Smith because there is absolutely no reason this guy should still be employed.

Especially since this is the franchise that ran Ron Rivera out of town after guiding the Super Bowl defense.

What have we (not them, of course) learned in the last three seasons?

1. Danieal Manning cannot play safety—no way, no how. He can be productive at nickelback and even as a kick returner, but the man just cannot handle the position.

2. You cannot play soft coverage and blitz. The three-step-drop slant is just too easy. According to Stats, Inc., the Bears blitzed more than any other team, and they still couldn't get to the quarterback in time.

3. You have to practice tackling. Sounds simple, doesn't it?

4. Dusty Dvorcek is overrated

5. Mike Brown is not a reliable option. I love him to death, but the man just refuses to stay healthy.

Finally, and most importantly: The cover-two does not fool anyone anymore. Evolve, or Darwin will work his magic.

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