(www.austinpowers.com/drevil)

Walter Brzeski, Bears Superfan
The Bears seem to be better at passing the buck then the ball. Ron Turner says the reason for the limited play calling has been the offenses lack of execution on first down. I wish someone would remind him he's offensive coordinator and the responsibility for the lack of success is on him? (www.workingwith.me.uk)
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THEY PUBLISHED MY LETTER, PART II (www.johncandy.com)
Speaking of offensive

CHICAGO -- The Bears seem to be better at passing the buck than the ball. Offensive coordinator Ron Turner says the reason for the conservative play-calling has been the offense's lack of execution on first down.

I wish someone would remind him he's offensive coordinator and the responsibility for the lack of success is on him.

-- Walter Brzeski
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-views06oct06,0,1744048.story)
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Check out then link to a Chicago Sun-Time article on Wednesday, October 3, 2007.
(http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/587689,CST-SPT-bearnt04.article)

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BEARS IN BRIEF: First things first: Play calls start with execution

October 3, 2007
BY BRAD BIGGS bbiggs@suntimes.com
Offensive coordinator Ron Turner can be more imaginative in his play-calling if the Bears start having more success on first down.

The Bears rank 30th in the league on first down, averaging just 4.11 yards, and consequently are facing the second- and third-and-longs that are not conducive to keeping drives alive or allowing Turner to find a rhythm. The undefeated Green Bay Packers are ranked 31st, a direct correlation to their struggles running the ball.

''It's hard to set things up,'' Turner said. ''As a play-caller, you're constantly wanting to think a play or two ahead and try to set things up, and you have something in mind you want to run. And then you don't get a first down or you don't execute or you have a breakdown or whatever, it kind of kills the momentum.''

It's as if lobbyists have invaded the Halas Hall locker room. In one corner, you have those who want Devin Hester to become more involved in the offense. In another, there is a group clamoring for tight end Greg Olsen, the first-round pick, to get more action. Then there is the faction demanding Cedric Benson be handed the ball over and over.

There's only one football to go around.

''Anybody who's willing to go out there and make plays ... we need to find guys that make plays,'' quarterback Brian Griese said. ''Whether that starts with me and our offensive line giving us opportunity, to our tight ends to our receivers, we just need to make more plays in general as an offense. If those guys can provide those opportunities, yeah, give them a shot.''

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When Turner was named the coordinator, I was happy because of the previous coordinator, John Shoop. But, Turner has been almost as bad with his lack of creativity, player recognition and strengths, and deciding on the offense's identity. Are the Bears a passing or running team? Do the lineman need help in their assignments? How can Terrell Owens get open with the Dallas offense in Max Pass Pro and the Bears receivers unable to get open? Are there any audibles out of inside runs plays when the defense covers Olin Kreutz and the two guards? (chicagosportsblogs.com)

And, why does the backup quarterback only receive 20% of practice snaps and the third string none? What happens if the starter and backup go down? For example, a better breakdown of practice repetitions based on 50 snaps should be broken down into 5 groups of 10 repetitions. The first 10 reps should be 8 for the starter and 2 for the backup. The next 10 snaps should be 7 and 3, followed by 6 and 4. Then, 4 for the starter, 4 for the backup and 2 for the third stringer. And, ending with 2 for the starter, 4 for the backup, and 4 for the third stringer. Otherwise, if the starter goes down or needs to be replaced, the offense will have a chance to be successful.