Bears gearing up for new Lions offense
By Larry Mayer
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears defense didn’t waste any time patting itself on the back this week after blanking the Packers in the season opener. The unit was too busy preparing for its next challenge against the Lions Sunday at Soldier Field.
In his first year as Detroit’s offensive coordinator, Mike Martz has installed the same highly-productive system that was dubbed “The Greatest Show on Turf” when he coached with the St. Louis Rams from 1999-2005.
After pummeling the Packers, Charles Tillman and the Bears will face a new-look Lions offense Sunday.
“This is an explosive offense, it really is,” said Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. “As this team gets its timing and gets in sync with one another in terms of running the ball and throwing the ball, it’s going to be very explosive. Based upon the success coach Martz had in St. Louis, you can only hope that it’s going to take a little while to get their timing down.”
In last Sunday’s 9-6 season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Lions moved the ball at times but failed to score a touchdown. While Jon Kitna completed 21 of 37 passes for 229 yards, Detroit rushed for just 38 yards on 17 carries, a 2.2-yard average.
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Bears Ready For Lions???
Bears Ready For Lions???
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