The Philadelphia Eagles showcased their dominance in both offensive and defensive lines during Super Bowl LIX, highlighting a blueprint that the Chicago Bears can follow this offseason. Here’s how the Bears can apply these lessons:
1. Strengthening the Trenches: The Eagles success was built on having relentless and talented units on both sides of the ball. The Bears, under General Manager Ryan Poles and new head coach Ben Johnson, should prioritize building a dominant offensive and defensive line. You want to make sure Caleb Williams has solid protection so he doesn’t end up scrambling for his life like Patrick Mahomes did in the Super Bowl. With their current draft capital and financial flexibility, they are well-positioned to emulate the Eagles’ strategy.
2. Beyond Salary Cap: While the Bears have the money to make significant moves, it’s crucial to understand that financial resources alone do not ensure success. The key is in smart spending and player development, much like what Eagles’ Executive Vice President Howie Roseman has accomplished in Philadelphia. The Bears need to invest in players who fit their culture but who are also talented. Need proof? Just look at the impact Saquon Barkey had this year.
One of the greatest seasons we've ever seen from a running back.
Happy for Saquon. Super Bowl champ. pic.twitter.com/DEP7QOc2rp
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3. Offensive Identity: The Bears must make sure their offense functions with a clear, effective game plan. That is why hiring Ben Johnson is a great start. But this involves not just having the right players but also the right schemes and coaching to maximize their potential.
By focusing on these areas, the Bears can lay a strong foundation for success in the upcoming season and potentially establish themselves as long-term contenders in the NFL.
The KC offensive line isn’t bad, but every year opposition works on getting better. Regardless of how good a team is, it doesn’t last more than a season without constant work finding new talent, coaching them, scheming and adjusting. All year, KC figured out ways to stay close, and win with Mahomes. Philly did every little thing to make it not possible. Mahomes still managed to score 22, but the Eagles piled up points, used their offense and defense to create that cushion, and even if they had their first half score, they would have won by two points. But… Read more »
They can learn that coaching matters. Every suggestion involves thinking, and not just relying on a traditional “Bears Way.” History is made by what we do today. There is no way to regain Bears “greatness again,” if you can’t even be decent today. It took the Bears family to wait until Virginia passed away to even begin to invest in a future, and that is far too late, too stupid to ever return to the “old ways.” Two teams played in the Super Bowl. a dozen teams played in the playoffs to get there. Each team thoughtfully, carefully, considered their… Read more »
@Sam…..you SOB(said lovingly), pretty spot on with your comments here.
@Arnie…..I was thinking the same but there was a point in the 2nd or 3rd Quarter where the TV showed Reid and it looked like he was calling the plays with the playcard up to his mouth. Much like Spagnolo the year before with Shanahan, Vic just had his number this game.
Don’t waste your breath @barry_mccockener, I already tried and they have me the “this fucking guy” treatment.
Was it Philly dominating the line of scrimmage, or is it possible this was one of the games Andy Reid inexplicably decided to let Matt Nagy call the plays? It sure looked an awful lot like a Matt Nagy offense on Sunday.