The Chicago Bears blow a 21-point lead to lose spectacularly to the Denver Broncos as the franchise sinks to surprising lows. Dan McNeil gives his instant reaction to the loss & what is left for the season.
About Instant Reaction to a New Bears Low
In this episode of the Danny Mac Podcast, Dan McNeil discusses the Chicago Bears' disappointing performance against the Denver Broncos. The Bears had a 28-7 lead late in the third quarter but ended up losing the game 31-28. Mack criticizes the team's decision-making, including not capitalizing on opportunities near midfield before halftime and going for it on fourth down instead of attempting a field goal.
Mac highlights the positive aspects of the Bears' performance, such as quarterback Justin Fields' impressive day, where he threw for four touchdowns and had a 132.7 passer rating. However, Fields' turnovers and the defense's inability to create turnovers have been ongoing issues for the team.
Mac also questions the impact of the high-profile free-agent signings made by Bears general manager Ryan Poles, noting that some of these players have not lived up to expectations. The defense's inability to get sacks and takeaways is a concern for McNeil.
Danny Mac expresses doubt about the Bears' future and the assumption that a high draft pick in the next NFL draft will automatically solve their problems. He also mentions his intention to fade the Bears in his betting decisions for the rest of the season. The podcast episode provides a critical analysis of the Bears' performance and raises questions about the team's direction.
Noteable Quotes
"I just, I had a feeling they were gonna blow it and squander such a wonderful game from the quarterback Justin Fields ... He was so good: 16 of 16 to get it started. That's a Bears record. His only incompletion of the first half is on the Hail Mary at the end and three touchdowns in the first half."
"It's time for the Bears President to find out how much muscle he really has. Matt Eberflus is not the right guy."
