Chicago Bears’ New-Look Offense in 2009

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Published: May 14, 2009

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... in 2009 to change that perception?

Well, let me be the one to tell you.

Everyone assumes that with the addition of Jay Cutler, the Bears need to throw the ball nonstop.  That is not the answer to the Bears problems.  Yes, the addition of Jay Cutler will help the passing offense of the Chicago Bears, but with the talent he has lined up behind him at running back, I would argue that the Bears need to run the ball more.

Last year, excluding quarterback runs, the Bears ran the ball 407 times.  Divide that up amongst 16 games, and you have an average of 25 rushing attempts per game, with 19 of those going to Matt Forte.  That number is way too low for having a talent like Matt Forte.

And, I have heard interviews with Ron Turner saying that he was on the field for too many plays last season, and they want to cut down that number.

Why?

I understand that their is a risk of injury, and such a thing as becoming wore down, but...

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