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Chicago Bears Mailbag: A path to 10-6 and much more

By Erik Lambert

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 04: Adrian Amos #38 of the Chicago Bears comes up with a bobbled pass for an interception during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on November 4, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 04: Adrian Amos #38 of the Chicago Bears comes up with a bobbled pass for an interception during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on November 4, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 21: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 21: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

@chicagobearsma1
oh i got one. why on earth is benny cunningham returning kicks? is it bc they very minimally are returned it keeps guys like Cohen fresh? that’s the only thing I can come up with

Cunningham has been a special teams ace for a long time and he demonstrates good vision when running with the ball. His issue is a simple lack of speed. That’s why the Bears promoted Taquan Mizzell. To get him off the kickoff return team and put somebody back there with wheels. However, given how few times kickoffs get returned, it makes sense that Cohen would only be used in punt situations. Much higher return probability.

@mroland14
Name the guy #Bears need to key on to stop #Lions

There are a couple but I’d say Kerryon Johnson. The Lions are 3-0 this season when their rookie running back has topped 70 yards or more. Whenever he’s been held under four yards per carry, they haven’t just lost but have often been blown out. Clearly this offense isn’t clicking with the same pass-happy mentality it used to. Especially since they traded away one of their best targets in Golden Tate. So the Bears run defense should be a big focal point on Sunday.

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