10f. On third-and-7, he threw behind Watson on a back-shoulder attempt. Add a 56-yard pass to Equanimeous St. Brown and a 49-yard pass to NKeal Harry, and the offense had plenty of explosive plays. I think the kick returns have given him confidence. 1 in team history. It was just easy., [[Dont miss] The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 206 times in the past 100 years. Thats exactly what happened against a patchwork secondary that did a pretty darn good job. As for the rest of the non-division opponents, the Bears will host the Atlanta Falcons, Panthers, Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders and will have road games against the Chiefs, Chargers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Trailing by nine after that, the Bears needed two scores and Fields forced a deep shot to Pettis into Cover-2 on third-and-1 from the Packers 28. Strong safety Jaquan Brisker had a really rough game against the Lions. Chicago Tribune. Barring something unexpected, there wont be a Julius Peppers type on the market. He was stationary and waiting, probably expecting Cobb to run a crosser, and then all of a sudden he hit it upfield. They finished 3-13 in 2016 and were 1-13 in 1969. And it made sense for them to trade up and take one. I wouldnt want it early. If the Steelers win, the Bears head to Cleveland in 2023. The Bears had lost five consecutive games entering the Week 17 meeting with the Vikings at the Metrodome. You can call this a rebuild, but some guys arent here for that, you know. Heres the history of how the rivalry has unfolded each decade. Chicago Tribune. This is such a week-to-week, year-to-year league where things are changing constantly. He also didnt seem panicked with his team trailing by nine entering the fourth quarter. They lack difference makers on that side of the ball. Nov 15. Coach (Matt Eberflus) has done a great job of taking care of us, making sure we are fresh for Sundays. 10 thoughts after the Bears defeated the Jets 24-10 Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, ending a two-game losing streak and improving to 4-3 to vault from last place back into first in the NFC North. Jay Cutler slides after running the ball during the first half. That has to be the goal now with players scheduled to have meetings Monday and then potentially a week off to recharge. Thats what it felt like. Leonard Floyd's hand injury has to be concerning for the Bears as durability has been an issue for him. The Vikings were a mess, entering 3-12, but the Bears were in such bad shape at 7-8 that Minnesota was a 2-point favorite. Its premature to say what the future holds for Jackson, who turns 29 on Dec. 10. Pederson, who was fired after that season, said the plan all week had been to get Sudfeld some playing time. I think if Leatherwood had excelled in practice, he probably would have started, but Matt Eberflus said the plan was to rotate him. 2 in April and are 8-8. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is having a subpar season judged against his own standards which means the rest of the roster is playing well. Trust takes time to build between quarterbacks and receivers. I went up (after the series) and told (offensive coordinator) Mike Tice, I think I broke my leg., When Tice asked if he could finish the game, Kreutz said he told him he could, but there were certain things I cannot do., When B.J. There were multiple times where it felt like getting out of the pocket, somebody is going to come open. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears' 41-15 loss to the Buffalo Bills in their 2nd preseason game Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune 8/22/2021 10 thoughts after 2017 first-round. Pass protection was solid, Fields looked more comfortable in the pocket and the Bears moved the ball well. Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. I talked to him like, Thats not going to do anything. Here is the current draft order at Tankathon.com. 1 pick averaged 6.5 wins the following season since 2000. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). 10 thoughts on Bears' win over Eagles By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Aug 09, 2014 at 11:00 am Expand 1 of 74 Brandon Dunn celebrates after making a play in the fourth quarter. Expand Autoplay. Bears offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood stands on the field during a break in the action against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Theyve lost eight in a row against NFC North opponents. Its important for us to be able to do that going forward this last game. Were getting blown out, like just call it what it is. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Its easy to come down on a safety for a poor angle or missed tackle when the front seven is being run over (again), but this game wasnt good. Get Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Week 1 win - Reading Eagle user September 12, 2022 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears rallied in the second half to open the season with a 19-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in sloppy conditions at Soldier Field. For instance, before the final Bears preseason game I contacted a former member of the team's front office . Its what he pumped to before pulling the ball down. Selected between the 13th and 18th picks were four defensive ends Michael Brockers, Bruce Irvin, Quinton Coples and Melvin Ingram wide receiver Michael Floyd and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick. It does get frustrating. Here are some thoughts after 2017 first-round draft pick Mitch Trubisky came to Soldier Field and led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on . Go big or go home. On Sunday at Ford Field, the Bears had two decent offensive possessions to begin, and then it turned into a good, old-fashioned butt-kicking. That shouldnt come into play looking ahead to the Week 15 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field because a new coaching staff is in place, but they have lost eight consecutive games coming out of a bye, a stretch that began with a 55-14 loss at Green Bay on Nov. 9, 2014. 1 in April and are 8-8 with one week remaining. Sudfeld, now the backup to Jared Goff for the Lions, hasnt thrown a pass in a regular-season game since. Alexander was sitting on it. Thats fine. Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after throwing an interception to end the second quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Speaking of the bye, the Bears have been particularly bad after a week off. Well have to wait and see. But it was unfortunate at that time., Said Fields: Once you throw that ball, you anticipate the throw and then, boom, (Alexander) jumped it, and really at that point you just like to see the receiver come back to the ball., Said Alexander: As soon as he broke, I knew it was a comeback route. Here is some good news for Jackson, who visited teammates in the locker room after Sundays game wearing a walking boot and using a scooter: A source said he wont require surgery. Before diving into the numbers, its worth noting a quarterback has been selected No. The final vote count was 272-148. Weekly Brad Biggs' 10 Thoughts. Eagles quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (2) and Carson Wentz (11) warm up before a game on Dec. 13, 2020. He does a good job asking for our input.. If the possessions had played out differently, Leatherwood likely would have spent more time on the field. Asking better questions in meetings. 10b. Washington needed to win the game to win the division. Fields cannot do it by himself, and he has shown incredible flashes this season that warrant giving him more support to see if he can break through. Fields had a 60-yard scramble and another play in which he lined up as a tailback and tight end Cole Kmet took the snap and pitched the ball to Fields, who dashed 31 yards around the left side. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Ive been hearing it from fans for 15 years down there, so I dont expect anything to be different, he said. The Bears dont have any of those on the defensive line or at linebacker for that matter. One example of the Bears making decisions they believe are best for winning the game and not looking to future development or long-range plans is their decision at punt returner. St. Brown didnt gain any separation. I think hes best as a three and hes a big-time athlete. [Dont miss] The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 206 times in the past 100 years. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). He never did that and rounded the break. The finalists are Oklahoma States Matt Hembrough, Penn States Chris Stoll and Central Floridas Alex Ward, who will participate in the Senior Bowl. Of those 23 teams, four reached the playoffs the next season. [[Dont miss] Eddie Jacksons resurgent season has a harsh ending: Chicago Bears place the safety on injured reserve]. The Bears couldnt get a finger on him, and the Packers were without their best offensive lineman after left tackle David Bakhtiari woke up Friday with a sore abdomen and wound up needing an appendectomy. If the order were generated from the current standings, they would own the No. Its a torn ligament in your foot. In hindsight, Fields needed to take the check-down, but when youre looking at this in the playbook, thats where the ball is supposed to go. 10 c. Pass rush was pretty good for the Bears but not good enough to stop Ryan Tannehill from completing his first 14 pass attempts. Its not that the Lions produced points on six of their first seven possessions. Those are four points the Bears needed, but they ultimately didnt swing the game. He was a good holder as well and then we also saw the leg talent. 2 pick averaged 6.0 wins the following season since 2000. They played a lot of coverage, a lot of two-high, Rodgers said. Transcendent talents such as Peppers are rarely available in free agency, and the Bears good fortune fueled a run to the NFC championship game in his first season in Chicago. We can come in and be the next guy up. They want to win. The Cardinals (4-12) and Rams (5-11) are in the mix with the Cardinals the likely opponent. I know Ive got to stand up and be better. (Mike Mulholland / TNS). He was targeted once and didnt catch a ball but cameras caught him throwing his helmet on the sideline and then jawing with wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert. Thats it. Going back on Chase, hes passionate but just has to learn how to control those emotions and keeping it inside and just knowing whats going to be best for the team., The Lions' Amani Oruwariye breaks up a pass intended for Chase Claypool during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Nothing really stops. After the Dallas Cowboys pummeled the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, the Texans have the worst record in the league, followed by the Bears (3-10) and the Broncos and Los Angeles Rams (both 3-9). The Packers went on to win 21-14. Would he say so if the answer was no? We still are rolling with Dante (Pettis) as of right now just because hes really having good success. Fields returned from a separated left shoulder that sidelined him in Week 12 against the New York Jets and completed 20 of 25 passes for a season-high 254 yards and ran for a team-high 71 yards on six carries. This was a corner saying, The guy across from me is not very good and I am going to sit on everything and try to steal something. Alexander was being greedy. The Bears could move to third or fourth. When Fields has to simply drop back and let the ball go, its a struggle all the way around. The salary cap is always a factor in decisions, but the way I look at this, its all about where the Bears believe Jackson will be health-wise. The Lions were rotating to a two-deep zone in the secondary, and a corner route is a classic Cover-2 beater. The Bears chose safety Elijah Hicks with the first one and Gill with the next, seven spots before the San Francisco 49ers made quarterback Brock Purdy Mr. Fields also has a chance to be the first Bear to rush for 1,200 yards since Jordan Howard had 1,313 in 2016. I dont really look at it as rebuild or whatever. Bears punter Trenton Gill warms up before a game against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. Hes disruptive. Say what you want about a bye in Week 14, but I think most coaches would gladly take that over time off in Week 4 at least without knowing any specific situations their team would be facing. Ryan Poles traded the 2023 sixth-round pick he received from the Chargers in the Khalil Mack trade back to Los Angeles for two seventh-round picks: 254th and 255th. The Bears have had fewer than 100 net passing yards four times in 16 games. Fields completed 7 of 21 passes for 75 yards with one touchdown and one interception on the final snap of the first half, which was basically an aborted play. Oddsmakers are telling you they dont believe the Vikings will have anything to play for in that game, which could lead coach Kevin OConnell to rest key players for the postseason. 1 pick had a winning record the following season, and seven had four wins or fewer. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers points to Packers fans in the stands as he exits Soldier Field after a victory over the Bears on Dec. 4, 2022. No one questions his playmaking ability, but really growing as a passer is going to be the next step. That leaves Fields 64 yards from eclipsing the former league MVP. [[Dont miss] Column: As the same old story unfolds for the Chicago Bears, Justin Fields is left to raise the franchises hopes for a turnaround]. St. Brown lumbered into his break. The pass protection wasnt good enough. Wide receiver Dante Pettis did a good job of shielding safety Rudy Ford, wide receiver Byron Pringle worked across the field to block safety Adrian Amos and it was Fields just being an athlete. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), You cant get used to having something like that happen. Fields is averaging 76.2 rushing yards in his 15 starts, and while his pursuit of Jackson took a hit a week ago when the Bills limited him to 11 yards, hes right back in the hunt now. Advertise with us (Opens in new window) E-Edition (Opens in new window) We have to continue to stick to this process., Said center Sam Mustipher: Thats Flus whole message morale and then the idea of constant improvement. Incensed Giants coach Joe Judge reacted the next day. The Bears followed up 1969 with another six losing seasons in a row before a 7-7 finish in 1976 and then a 9-5 record in 1977. There is an easy explanation. The best pass rusher of the first round wound up being Chandler Jones, whom the New England Patriots chose at No. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Bears quarterback Justin Fields embrace after a Packers victory at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. The rationale for not having a healthy Alex Leatherwood on the game-day roster is the coaches dont want to see him play again this season. Its more like a lease for the time being as Claypool will be in the final year of his contract in 2023. And they cant just dream about Aaron Rodgers eventually leaving Green Bay. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the first quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Its tough. [Dont miss] Column: Whats ahead in the sports world for 2023? Nose tackle Ted Washington suffered a torn Lisfranc ligament on his final snap with the Bears in 2002 in Atlanta. Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn tackles Packers running back AJ Dillon in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. This isnt new for a guy who has had a difficult time remaining on the field. 1. He should have thrown to the flat. By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Sep 29, 2014 at 1:27 am Expand 1 of 102 Lance Briggs walks off the field after losing to the Packers. The Rams host the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, and the Broncos host the Chiefs on Sunday. Flaws, 58, worked for years on the WBBM-AM 780 radio crew, holding a parabolic microphone on the sideline. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. I thought the corner made a nice play. So a large mix of teams has a legitimate shot at a top-five draft pick. The upshot of the whole thing? Back in January, Ballard said he'd do whatever it took to land a quarterback as the franchise guy in Indianapolis. Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in a 55-yard touchdown during the first quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. All these guys got to learn how to be pros. The Bears wanted to run a razzle-dazzle play in which they would throw the ball back across the field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). The Cardinals have used four starting quarterbacks in the last four weeks. Had the Bears won and advanced to Super Bowl XLV, Kreutz would not have been available. He allowed St. Brown to eat up the cushion and get on his toes. Its possible the Bears low offer was based in part on Kreutz returning from a serious injury. I actually thought I broke my leg, Kreutz said. The Bears defense had no takeaways for the second consecutive game and the fifth time in six games. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Weve got to let it hurt for a little bit. Poles needs to go big in free agency on the defensive line. We just didnt play well enough to give ourselves a chance to win. Rehab is so much better than it was before. Brad Biggs offers his 10 thoughts after the Bears defeated the 49ers 14-9. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). We saw flashes of a guy that could be really good. Bears running back David Montgomery is tackled by the Lions defense in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Everybodys frustrated. 10 thoughts on Bears from NFL combine. The Bears placed him on IR on Nov. 15 and he has to remain on the list for a minimum of four games not weeks meaning the soonest they could designate him to return would be in advance of the Dec. 24 home game versus the Buffalo Bills. They were at the Green Bay 43 with 2:57 remaining when Fields tried to hit St. Brown on a deep hitch route. The Bears need to see him in action and they let him get some experience to evaluate. The Bears had a Week 14 bye once before in the 1999 season. [[Dont miss] Were starting to believe. Why the Detroit Lions can provide an example for the Chicago Bears to observe this season. Covering the Bears since 2001. Have to play better than I did today, not putting my team in second-and-15s, taking sacks on plays that I shouldnt be getting sacked on, he said. Film review wont be enjoyable. Keep in mind, the Rams host the Broncos in Week 16, so one of those teams will have four wins unless there is a tie. The Bears were 3-5 at the time and if the draft order were based on the standings on Nov. 1, the Steelers would have received the 43rd pick. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers points to Packers fans in the stands as he exits Soldier Field after a victory over the Bears on Dec. 4, 2022. 49-yard pass to Harry: This was a really nice second-reaction play by Fields. Bears running back David Montgomery makes a move in the third quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Hes slow coming out of his break. [[Dont miss] Will the Chicago Bears leave Soldier Field for Arlington Heights? Thats what the Bears did, and it kept them in the game against a quarterback who has had huge performances against some star-studded Bears defenses. To disrespect the game by going out there and not competing for 60 minutes and doing everything you can to help those players win, we will never do that as long as Im the head coach of the New York Giants, he said. Odds are decent none of them will be a Week 1 starter in 2023. Maturity issues followed him in Pittsburgh. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Thats a pretty penny to pay for a player who was the 49th selection in 2020. It was good for us, obviously, going up 10-0. He can hit the quarterback.. Had they won the game, they would have picked ninth. There were a few core pieces on defense in 2016, when defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was doing his best to build that side of the ball. They wound up one of seven teams in a logjam at 8-8, getting the 19th pick in the first round. Just like the Packers did Sunday, the 49ers scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to win that game. Hes passionate about the game, but I think he was just showing his emotions, which is good to have emotion in a game, but you just have to know how to control it. Pettis dropped a ball later in the game before leaving to be evaluated for a concussion. So did I., [[Dont miss] Aaron Rodgers in a quieter performance builds on his legacy vs. Chicago Bears: You never know when its going to be your last time playing at a place]. Thats good. Let it hurt for today, a little bit (Monday) and then get back to the drawing board.. That includes the Lions, who selected Aidan Hutchinson No. That was blown up when the Lions were completely off in coverage. Thats the real shame of this game. The Commanders were locked into last place in the NFC East with a loss to the Browns on Sunday. Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Its not the brutal offensive showing in which Justin Fields completed as many passes seven as he took sacks. Tickets are available here. Obviously won the NFC championship here. Smooth and cool., Photos: Northwestern loses to Penn State 68-65 in overtime, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. It depends, though. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the. This was the Bears seventh consecutive division loss and fourth this season. The fourth-place finishers in the NFC West and AFC North remain up in the air. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). He has had two knee injuries this season and probably hasnt been at his best, but you can tell being on the field means a lot to him. Defensive end Kingsley Enagbare crashed hard, and Fields made the proper read to keep the ball. One look at their recent history against their rivals confirms that. He has tons of time. If Eddie finds someone good and he attacks it, hell be back to 100%., Bears offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood stands on the field during a break in the action against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Hes being more detailed and hes learning. Bears linebacker Joe Thomas made 12 tackles. A lot of naysayers, man. Jaylon (Johnson) is a premier player, but the other young guys played pretty well. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, in the main Committee hearing room, 1100 Longworth House Office Building, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Good defenses need at least two difference makers on the line, players who are so talented they elevate the play of those around them. But were never counting Velus out. The back-side safety, Houston-Carson, did a nice job. 1. That means Fields, the protection, the skill-position players everyone. 34. 2 for the sake of this conversation) into a bounty of first-round picks. Fields probably saw Nixon squatting a little and thought he could fit the pass in there, but it was a far throw from the opposite hash and turned into an easy interception for Nixon. Earlier in the week, Rodgers reflected on what playing in Chicago has meant to him. What else is there in the way of building blocks, guys who can be difference makers on offense? As for the Vikings plan? Six teams that had the No. Rodgers missed on three consecutive throws from the Bears 36-yard line. To think that there is going to be a let-up, thats not going to happen. Rodgers is a villain to the Bears and their fans, and he plays the role awfully well. At this point in the season, let it rip. I have a lot of respect for the city and the legacy of excellence that the team and the region has. Maybe he puts up big numbers in 2023, but he really will have to produce for the Bears to hope this deal evens out. Im a little skeptical of the idea the Bears would be able to turn their high pick (lets say its No. Thats what we hold ourselves to. Lions fans make some noise on a third down attempt by the Bears in the second quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. The Patrick Mannelly Award, given to the nations finest senior long snapper, will be awarded Saturday night in a ceremony at Bernies Book Bank in Lake Bluff. Quarterback Justin Fields probably spoke better for Claypool than the receiver could have done himself. Oct 13, 2014 at 8:00 am. He wound up 6 for 7 for 73 yards and threw a couple nice balls to Cody Latimer. Seeing the Packers move ahead of the Bears in the all-time win column was important too. 10b. Mitch Trubisky poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Bears at No. Maybe a trip to Soldier Field got his juices going a little bit. Rodgers had more than five seconds to throw. The offense accomplished next to nothing outside of those two plays, so its proper to question where things are when Fields is averaging 149.5 passing yards per game. The Bears are banking on future production from Claypool evening things out because, to this point, they dont have much to show from Claypool, who returned against the Lions after missing the previous two games with a knee injury. I smile because I know it was a great trade for the organization. A close look at the playoff picture and what it means for . Think there is anyone in the front seven who can be a key contributor to a top-10 defense? Las Vegas isnt in the business of losing money, so the hunch is some smart people believe the Vikings wont be playing for anything and will be settled into the No. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks through the tunnel before a game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Houston had run through Jones midsection and sacked both the left tackle and Fields on the play, one of three sacks for the rookie. [[Dont miss] Column: Timing and good fortune help an NFL rebuild and the Chicago Bears have a little of both]. If youve spent too much time wondering what kind of prize could be waiting for Poles at the top of the draft, you may have overlooked the reality that a stud pass rusher, defensive tackle, wide receiver or left tackle (you pick the position) wont transform this roster. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Bears' 24-23 loss to the Packers in Week 1 By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Sep 10, 2018 at 8:40 am Expand 1 of 43 Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky. A 40-yard field-goal attempt was deflected at the line of scrimmage by Dean Lowry. Bears punter Trenton Gill warms up before a game against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. We traded away a top second-round pick, very valuable. 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