Chicago Bears Unwilling to Look at New Talent With Season Lost

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Published: November 24, 2009

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... playing for the future only makes sense.

The Chicago Bears will never do this under coach Lovie Smith. They never have, and never will.

Already, we’re getting indications Smith will stick with his usual philosophy of winning as many games as possible rather than looking at some young talent.

On Sunday night, running back Kahlil Bell stunned everyone with a 72-yard burst between left guard and tackle on his first Bears rushing attempt since being promoted from the practice squad as injured Garrett Wolfe’s replacement.

It was stunning to see a running back actually stick with the blocking scheme and give it a chance to develop. Matt Forte has gotten into a habit of trying to cut back against the flow and into the teeth of the defensive pursuit.

It was the longest run by a Bears running back in 20 years. At the very least you’d think coach Lovie Smith would put out the idea of giving Bell plenty more chances.

After all, what’s wrong wi...

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