The Bears drop another to their division rival Minnesota Vikings, Justin is hurt, Bagent is bad and nothing is going right. Scott & Flows recap another sorry Sunday at Soldier Field & also debut a new weekly segment on the progress of maybe future Bears QB, Caleb Williams.
This week Jarrett and Brian are back to discuss Desmond Ridders career day against CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans and preview their matchup with the Commanders.
Scott & Flows recap the Bears dreadful blowout loss to the defending champs, Justin Fields continued regression, what the ramifications are for this Sunday's home game against the 0-3 Denver Broncos & they answer your voicemails.
Brian & Jarrett are joined by fellow Falcons fan Stephen to recap the Falcons hot start & preview Sunday's road game against the Detroit Lions.
You sat down in your living room or somewhere in your house that you hold sacred for Bears games. You fired up the TV, rocking your #1 Justin Fields jersey with a hopeful gaze as you anticipated the Bears finally overcoming the Packers and moving towards becoming a modern NFL franchise.
The ball is kicked, the Bears begin their drive with a run of no gain, then a huge 19-yard play from Justin Fields to Khalil Herbert. Four plays later, the drive is over. The Packers receive the ball and score without a hitch. By the end of the night, you’re empty.
It happened again.
The Packers trounced the Bears 38-20. The Quarterback play was underwhelming, and the play-calling would make any other team’s fans feel better about theirs. In a better world, this game is a one-off and not a cause for concern. It’s simply a bad game that you brush off and wish for the best later. But this isn’t a better world, and it’s exactly the type of game you feared.
If you’re a Chicago Bears fan, this is just another disappointing Sunday in what seems like a lifetime of disappointments. This franchise hasn’t had a winning season since last decade, and has not won a game since October 24th, 2022. Despair is no longer an unfamiliar face. It’s the devil on your shoulder who tells you every Sunday, “same shit, different toilet”.
The problem is: it’s correct.
Despite the coach, the general manager, and the CEO being new, nothing has changed for the Bears. The defense underwhelms, the Quarterback cannot pass. In fact, the only bright spot for almost every Bears season is this: there’s something good at running back, but that is all and it’s not enough.
While Bears fans watched in hope at Roschon Johnson’s tenacity, effort, and raw talent, they couldn’t help but feel melancholy at the abysmal play from every other part of the ball.
Justin Fields, who fans have placed their hopes in, underwhelmed with a 24 of 37 performance for 216 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Sadly, Justin reverted back to many old and painful habits: holding onto the ball too long, becoming anxious in the pocket and not allowing routes to develop before he takes whatever is left. Meanwhile the defense let first year starter Jordan Love go turnover-free for with three passing touchdowns. It is a painfully familiar scene.
Be clear, It is not all or even solely on Justin Fields. Newly extended TE Cole Kmet played a completely non-physical game while Guard Nate Davis became a turnstile for opposing defensive lineman. In addition, Luke Getsy called one of his more confusing games with designed sneaks to Cole Kmet and bubble screens in more obvious downs situations.
The bad news: this loss is horrible and might be an indicator of the entire season.
The good news: It is Week 1 and the offense had an eerily similar slow start last year before it exploded for several weeks.
The reality: the defense probably won’t get much better.
Second year defensive coordinator Alan Williams has his hands full with a front four who aren’t getting much better. While some blitzing and unique pressure can help keep teams honest, if your interior guys are stonewalled at the line of scrimmage, your blitzing will eventually be countered, and more adjustments will have to happen.
I’ve said all of that to say this: This is not the end of the Bears season. Justin Fields is not a bust. This defense is not the worst you’ve ever seen. The problem with those statements is that they could eventually become true without major changes from the coaching staff as well as the players.
The Bears need to find ways to make Justin Jones and Andrew Billings successful and if they can’t do it, they need to shuffle that interior line until someone shows up who can. Justin Fields started off slowly so Luke Getsy must tailor his offense around Justin’s strengths; tempo changes that allow Justin to get the ball out quickly, while taking advantage of his impressive deep ball skills.
As he builds momentum, they must allow him to be HIM. He has to take shots down the field, audible when he feels comfortable and lastly; to fail. It’s better for Justin Fields to throw interceptions while trying to push the ball downfield than to sit in a conservative offense that is too frightened of turnovers.
In 2023, every offense in the National Football League is committing more turnovers. What matters is how well you respond, as well as learn from those mistakes.
The Bears embarrass themselves at home to their most hated rival even without Aaron Rodgers 38-20. Scott, Flows & INGHY's co-host Mikey recap the terrible loss, the reality of the Chicago Bears organization & how the team can right the ship before next week's game in Tampa.
In the season premiere of King's Landing Jarrett and Brian are back to break down both sides of the ball headed into Atlanta's week one matchup with Bryce Young & the Carolina Panthers.
It's the season 8 finale of 79th & Halas! Scott & Flows are joined by Chicago Sun-Times Bears beat reporter Jason Lieser & Herb Howard of The Bigs to recap the Bears 2022 campaign, was this the greatest tank in NFL history? how can you grade Ryan Poles & Eberfuls' first season? Kevin Warren being named the new President & CEO, Justin Fields year 2 growth and they ask the question would the Bear actually use the 1st pick on a QB??
Brian & Jarrett breakdown the Falcons close win over the Arizona Cardinals, preview the season finale against the NFC South Champion Buccaneers & more
Scott & Flows breakdown the Bears 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills, how the Bears should manage Justin Fields the last 2 games, more improvements from Kyler Gordon & the Bears legit shot at landing the #1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Bears drop their 7th game in a row to the best team in football the Philadelphia Eagles but Justin Fields once again shines, Scott & Flows break everything down live from Solider Field.
Brian & Jarrett are back from the bye week break & they get ready for the beginning of a new era in Atlanta Falcons football with the debut of Desmond Ridder. How will the rookie look? plus what can the Falcons do against the Saints to stay in this NFC South race?
(This week's episode of Summer Sessions is FREE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!) :
This week the guys are joined the homie & Jackson State Alumn Derrick "Lotto" Hardy to discuss the backlash Deion Sanders has been getting from the black community for his move to Colorado and in the 2nd hour the guys discuss glorification of drug dealing, Saweetie getting cooked for her album sales & what exactly is a "Fringe n*gga"?
The Falcons are headed into their bye week on a tough stretch losing 3 of their last 4. Brian & Jarrett discuss the state of the team & how they moving going forward.
Scott & Flows breakdown the Bears 28-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Justin Fields interceptions down the stretch, Luke Getsy questionable play calling & much more.
After the Chicago Bears 28-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers Flows of the 79th & Halas Podcast had a moment to talk to Bears rookies Velus Jones Jr. & Elijah Hicks on their growth despite the losing streak.
Brian & Jarrett breakdown a brutal last minute loss to the Washington Commanders, what exactly went wrong & how the Falcons can bounce back at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In the shortest episode in the podcasts history Scott recaps his NY trip, the devastating new injuries for the Bears & mess of a performance against the Jets.
Brian & Jarrett breakdown the Falcons big win over the Bears & preview their potential playoff implicating matchup against the Washington Commanders tomorrow.
The Bears lose their 4th game in a row, what was up with the late game play calling? Justin Fields gets hurt & the defense fails again. Scott & Flows breakdown everything from Atlanta.
