Come To Think of It: Jay Cutler and the Bears’ Red Zone Efficiency a Red Flag

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Published: November 1, 2009

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... the game over to the Chicago on Sunday.

But don't let one win against the worst offense in the NFL, and one of the worst teams in football, make you think the Bears don't have serious problems on offense. The Bears may have won by a wide margin, but the final score should have been a lot more lopsided.

Jay Cutler came to Chicago with a reputation as a QB who couldn't get it done in the red zone. And though I'm still glad we have him, I'm beginning to see why that reputation is deserved.

Cutler's tendency to force the ball into coverage has resulted in 11 interceptions already this season. While the horrible play of the offensive line has certainly had something to do with this, it can't be blamed entirely on the line play.

For even in Denver, where the line play is much better (just watch Kyle Orton do his laundry while waiting to throw the ball), Cutler often threw interceptions at critical moments.

Key mistakes, such as offensive linemen jumpi...

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