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Bears keys to victory

Bears Raiders keys to victory

This week, the Chicago Bears visit the black hole without the aid of their franchise quarterback. Caleb Hanie makes his first pro start, and let's face it, not a very hospitable place to do so.

Now this is not a Peyton Manning situation. The Bears still have a defense that is coming together and getting better each week. The special teams are still amongst the best in the league. And Matt Forte is still on the team. So all is not lost. But this week is still going to be tough.  

On to the keys...

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Win the turnover battle

This week more so then most as the Bears need to get some take-aways. No one knows what we are getting with Caleb Hanie, so if the defense can force some turnovers, especially in Oakland's end of the field that will be huge.

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Pressure the QB

This is an area that as of late has been lacking. Last week against a make shift O-line the Bears got very little pressure. This needs to change this week. Carson Palmer is still learning the offense and getting used to his new team, don't let him be comfortable back there. The Bears need to get in his face and force some errant throws.

Keep it simple 

Let's see what Hanie brings to the table before we get to nuts. This week take all the seven step drop throws out of the game plan. Forte right, Forte left and five step drops. Let's not make this hard on the O-line or Hanie. Save the expended playbook for next week at home.

 

This week is a tough one. But let's start AC (after Cutler) right. If the Bears are able to hit on these points they can win. I feel that this may be too much to ask this week however.  

Unless the defense can put some points on the board I think the win streak stops. I am thinking Raiders 17, Bears 13. Let's hope I am wrong, and as always BEAR DOWN!

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