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Originally Posted by Sorter
Honestly, it depends. Being basic is fantastic if that is what gives you the best chance of performing well. Additionally, it provides you an opportunity if you were to meet further down the road, which it seems likely the 49ers and Bears could. By playing conservatively or more basic, you could prevent that team from exposing aspects on tape for when it matters most. For example, the 49ers used a 2-guard pull against the Giants in their playoff game but not against anyone else IIRC. The Cardinals in 08 refused to run the ball with Edge until the playoffs.
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Thats fair, but IMO the Bears defense has been the simply tampa 2 since Lovie came there, they have fantastic personnel for it but they are almost always basic vs anybody and are amazing at film study. If they meet again it will work to their advantage due to knowing Keapernick's tendencies better