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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: davep Date: September 22, 2020, 10:43 am
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Most of you may not be old enough to remember Allen Ellis (the
most underrated Bears corner, in my opinion), but Jaylon Johnson
reminds me of him in one respect.
The reports on him were questionable after the draft (the best I
remember was "not too fast, not too big, but quick to the
ball"). During his first season the media followed him closely,
pointing out some mistakes, but generally saying he wasn't as
bad as they thought. After that season, you seldom heard
anything about him. The reason was that he had become the best
secondary man on the team, and opposing teams just stopped
throwing in his direction. He didn't make a lot of great plays,
because he was not allowed to make ANY plays (OK, not many
plays), and there was little reason to mention his name or show
his replays, since the passes went to the opposite direction.
Much too early to say, but so far, most replays you see show him
being a competent corner, and the replays became fewer and fewer
as the game went on. I suspect that, barring injuries, the
Bears got a good one. Combining him with Fuller is going to
make a big difference going forward, in my opinion.
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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: Grizzlybear34 Date: September 22, 2020, 10:47 am
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Allen Ellis, Virgil Livers... there was a white cornerback
Terry Schmidt? He was horrible. Must have been playing
opposite Allen Ellis, lol
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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: dallasbear2 Date: September 22, 2020, 11:32 am
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I do remember Alan Ellis - #48? Also had a big thick beard like
that Houston Rocket player...Harden. I don't know that Ellis
was even drafted - maybe in the 13th round or something or a
free agent, but he was one of the best players on those Bears
teams in the 70s.
As for Jaylon Johnson, he is first round talent. He probably
slipped because of the shoulder. He's bigger than Ellis.
Johnson checks all the boxes at the combine and his pro day, and
has held up well these last 2 games. He'll continue to be
tested, but he and Fuller could be among the top corners in the
NFL.
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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: davebear Date: September 22, 2020, 12:18 pm
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Please don’t remind me of the 70’s Bears.
I saw where Johnson had the lowest QBR of any of the corners
drafted before him
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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: dallasbear2 Date: September 22, 2020, 12:45 pm
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Silent Bears...on defense.
In the backfield we've seen Fuller, Johnson and Jackson make
plays, even Bush now. But what about Gipson? He's showing up
in the stat sheet but he's kind of quiet. He might be doing his
job and preventing big plays but I hardly hear his name called.
Barkevious Mingo. I'll admit I didn't like the signing, but he
recorded a sack Sunday. Good for him. I like it that he take
snaps while Quinn works back into shape. Once that happens then
he can give Mack a rest on the other side. Pass rushers are so
hard to find in the NFL - if the Bears can get half a dozen
sacks and consistent play from him that'll be a huge unexpected
bonus.
Ray Robertson-Harris. Kind of quiet. He came to the Bears as
an OLB and was one of my favorite projects. Bulked up to play
3-4 DE from 260s to 290. But now is playing a lot of 4-3 DT.
He just doesn't have the bulk/frame to play inside - especially
against the run.
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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: WshflThinking Date: September 22, 2020, 3:32 pm
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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: davep Date: September 22, 2020, 11:32 pm
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[quote author=dallasbear2 link=topic=565.msg415508#msg415508
date=1600792336]
I do remember Alan Ellis - #48? Also had a big thick beard like
that Houston Rocket player...Harden. I don't know that Ellis
was even drafted - maybe in the 13th round or something or a
free agent, but he was one of the best players on those Bears
teams in the 70s.
As for Jaylon Johnson, he is first round talent. He probably
slipped because of the shoulder. He's bigger than Ellis.
Johnson checks all the boxes at the combine and his pro day, and
has held up well these last 2 games. He'll continue to be
tested, but he and Fuller could be among the top corners in the
NFL.
[/quote]
Ellis was the fifth round draft choice in 1973.
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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: Pekin Date: September 27, 2020, 1:48 am
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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: Pekin Date: September 27, 2020, 12:10 pm
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We need a kicker.
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Re: Today's Game 2020
By: Pekin Date: September 27, 2020, 12:52 pm
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Bears playing like dogshit on both sides of the ball.
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