Earlier in the week, Rodgers reflected on what playing in Chicago has meant to him. Chicago Tribune. ]. It looked like the Lions played some games up front, perhaps borrowing from the game plan the Eagles used a couple of weeks ago. Thats huge, especially for a young team., Bears coach Matt Eberflus on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. It was. In his second start with the Bears, Josh McCown threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Roy Williams, and Charles Tillman returned an interception 22 yards for a touchdown as the Bears rallied from a 10-0 deficit for a 17-13 victory. Three teams that had the No. Heres what to know. 1 pick averaged 6.5 wins the following season since 2000. Mitch Trubisky poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Bears at No. Now free safety Eddie Jackson has a long road to recovery ahead of him after suffering a Lisfranc injury in the Week 12 loss to the Jets. By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Sep 27, 2021 at 5:21 am CLEVELAND 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears had a. Thats why late into the game we kept Justin in there because we want to get that live experience. 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. I know I didnt. Maybe he puts up big numbers in 2023, but he really will have to produce for the Bears to hope this deal evens out. 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. A close look at the playoff picture and what it means for . [[Dont miss] Green Bay Packers now control their playoff chances after routing the Minnesota Vikings 41-17 for their 4th straight win], Man, if Im being honest, nobody liked the decision, nobody, Eagles running back Miles Sanders told WIP-FM 94.1 the day after the game. But the Packers are 5-8 this season and barely alive in the NFC playoff race. Everybody is different. 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. Current Bears right tackle Riley Reiff was the 23rd pick by the Detroit Lions. Ideas and actions freely flow into each other throughout the film and create a unified portrait tackling numerous topics in a short runtime. A look into our crystal ball. Sixteen quarterbacks have been taken with the first pick since 2000. It's a foul name as a result of it didn't work. That would be the 33rd player selected as the Dolphins were stripped of their first-round pick. Drop Payne into a defensive line like the Bears currently have and he would be good and would make it better, but hes not bringing Allen or any other teammates with him. Hes being more detailed and hes learning. Jones hasnt returned punts since the Week 6 loss to the Washington Commanders on Oct. 13. You play long enough in the league, you have some like that, unfortunately. They have exceeded 200 once. I hope people havent counted me out yet. 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. A lot of naysayers, man. Thats a pretty penny to pay for a player who was the 49th selection in 2020. Would he say so if the answer was no? The Vikings were hammered by the Green Bay Packers 41-17 on Sunday. The Bears started Riley Reiff, who was questionable with a back/shoulder injury and missed practice Wednesday. So what is the impact of a No. Thats good. Were getting blown out, like just call it what it is. A look into our crystal ball. Bears punter Trenton Gill warms up before a game against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles had the sixth pick in the 2021 draft. (Fans) have their expectations but at the end of the day, we have our expectations here in the locker room. Pass protection was solid, Fields looked more comfortable in the pocket and the Bears moved the ball well. Joe Burrow (2020, Cincinnati Bengals) and Cam Newton (2011, Carolina Panthers) also reached the Super Bowl. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks through the tunnel before a game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Stafford won his with the Los Angeles Rams last season after the Lions traded him. At the end of the 2016 season, who knew the Bears were one more bumpy year from a division title and a home playoff game? 2 for the sake of this conversation) into a bounty of first-round picks. (Chris Sweda. You try and keep that perspective (of a rebuilding effort) maybe a little bit keep your spirits up and guys spirits around you, but its tough, man. By Brad Biggs | Chicago Tribune The Chicago Bears offseason is getting into full swing with the NFL combine less than a week away. 2 on five occasions since 2000, an undistinguished group of Zach Wilson (2021, New York Jets), Mitch Trubisky (2017, Bears), Carson Wentz (2016, Eagles), Marcus Mariota (2015, Tennessee Titans) and Robert Griffin III (2012, Washington). Gill can set a franchise mark with a big game against the Vikings. Its a bad break for Jackson, who has been durable, missing only five games through his first five seasons. I dont know who was the main person behind that decision. 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. You can talk about the strengths of a handful of players and point to a few statistics here and there. Bears wide receivers Chase Claypool (10) and Equanimeous St. Brown (19) head to the sideline after failing on third down in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Thats fine. The three-hour window that is the final game of the season. 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. Santos probably was battling the wind and wanted to keep the ball down, but the kick was too low. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts after the Bears' three-game winning streak ended with a 31-28 loss to the Dolphins. Bears safety Eddie Jackson leaves on a cart in the second quarter on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. What has Fields meant to the offense this season? I think the kick returns have given him confidence. We can come in and be the next guy up. (Rich Schultz/AP). 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. There was a deep hole shot and Fields needed to take it. Hes a passionate player. We could have been way better up to this point in the year. The Commanders were locked into last place in the NFC East with a loss to the Browns on Sunday. That includes the Lions, who selected Aidan Hutchinson No. 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. Players will have a hard time following anyone who isnt prioritizing winning each and every week. Before diving into the numbers, its worth noting a quarterback has been selected No. Advertise with us (Opens in new window) E-Edition (Opens in new window) Smooth and cool., Photos: Northwestern loses to Penn State 68-65 in overtime, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. On third-and-7, he threw behind Watson on a back-shoulder attempt. Eagles quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (2) and Carson Wentz (11) warm up before a game on Dec. 13, 2020. Payne, on the other hand, turns 26 in May, so hes entering his prime as a rugged interior defender with enough wiggle to create interior pressure on the quarterback. Im not shedding light on a new issue here. Nose tackle Ted Washington suffered a torn Lisfranc ligament on his final snap with the Bears in 2002 in Atlanta. 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears blew a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter to lose to the Green Bay Packers 28-19 on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. They need more help at wide receiver. The Bears also should consider Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson, who many thought in August would be the first non-quarterback drafted. Image 1 of 90. 21. He either needs two big-time signings or to pair a marquee free agent with his first draft pick. Aaron Rodgers entered the game with a busted thumb and banged-up ribs, and the Bears totaled zero quarterback hits in 31 drop-backs. 56-yard pass to St. Brown: The Bears ran a high/low concept with Kmet on a sit route. The Bears have drafted only one kicker since taking Kevin Butler in 1985, and that was Paul Edinger (2000). I have a lot of respect for the city of Chicago and the sports fans. Lions fans make some noise on a third down attempt by the Bears in the second quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Blowouts happen and the Bears have played in an abnormally high number of close games while putting together a 3-13 record. The team with the No. He allowed St. Brown to eat up the cushion and get on his toes. By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Sep 19, 2022 at 5:33 am Expand 1 of 69 Bears quarterback Justin. Brad Biggs' "10 thoughts" By Brad Biggs. Ir Christopher T. Alilstreiii of this, city and an uu.ifiov.n woman were found dead in a!t-:: roi in the itoulevaril liolel, at 1:'." 1 Broadway, this . Hes a disrupter, a scout said. The back-side safety, Houston-Carson, did a nice job. [Dont miss] The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 206 times in the past 100 years. 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). 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. The next came on a two-play series the deep pass to Equanimeous St. Brown and David Montgomerys 7-yard touchdown run that followed. [Dont miss] Chicago Bears Q&A: Have Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus given hints about offseason priorities? The Bears locked the back side with quarters coverage to the front side. On fourth down, the Packers ran a divide concept, pairing a corner route with Randall Cobb running a post. 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. Whos a better fit in the draft, Jalen Carter or Will Anderson? [[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]. Fields said he wore a little extra padding to protect his shoulder, and its possible offensive coordinator Luke Getsy dialed back the quarterback runs a little bit to try to protect Fields. All these guys got to learn how to be pros. Adrian Amos' pass breakup keyed a dominant red zone defense. So its like a dream game for somebody in my position with a pretty sore rib cage., Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn tackles Packers running back AJ Dillon in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Quarterback Justin Fields probably spoke better for Claypool than the receiver could have done himself. 1. That means Fields, the protection, the skill-position players everyone. [[Dont miss] Column: Timing and good fortune help an NFL rebuild and the Chicago Bears have a little of both]. The Bears bye a year ago came in Week 10, and I would be shocked if they are saddled with a Week 14 bye again next season. They played a lot of coverage, a lot of two-high, Rodgers said. I dont know that this quarterback draft class (Bryce Young, C.J. Two years remain on the four-year contract extension he signed in January 2020. [[Dont miss] Chase Claypool has his feet on the ground and sights set on making a big impact for the Chicago Bears]. Bears punter Trenton Gill warms up before a game against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. He should have thrown to the flat. [[Dont miss] Will the Chicago Bears leave Soldier Field for Arlington Heights? Of course it was the Jaguars second straight year with the top pick. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Cover longer. Four teams are 4-8 the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals and the Colts are 4-8-1. 1 in April and are 8-8 with one week remaining. 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears had four shots from the 5-yard line and closer in the final minute but couldn't convert in a 12-7 loss to an embattled Washington Commanders team at Soldier Field. [Dont miss] Why the Chicago Bears kept playing Justin Fields during a sack-filled, blowout loss to the Detroit Lions, [Dont miss] The 10 most significant days of 2022 for the Chicago Bears, [Dont miss] How Justin Fields put together one of the best running seasons by a QB in NFL history: The most incredible thing Ive ever seen. Thats what we hold ourselves to. I asked special teams coordinator Richard Hightower if they considered giving Velus Jones Jr. a chance to return punts at Ford Field with the game indoors so wind wouldnt be a factor in fielding the ball. Thats not helping anybody. Getting to the ball better. Heres the history of how the rivalry has unfolded each decade. If the Steelers win, the Bears head to Cleveland in 2023. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). How are we going to bounce back? (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). He had two sacks in a tie with the New York Giants on Sunday, giving him a career-high 8 for the season. Houston-Carson had the No. 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. 1. He still works at it every day. We just didnt have it. r': A'ulstrom Was the Man and Ilia Companion Was an Unknown Woman She Was a Brunette, Wore Good Clothes, and Four Iiiugi Said To Bo Worth S1.0U& Nf'.v Yor!;. I like the way Justin is trending, and adding another big body who is physical, explosive, great leaping ability, can stretch the field but also is violent with the ball in his hand and as a blocker I think that enhances everyone around him.. Youve just got to respond. I want to be able to operate. With his toughness and grit, he wants to go out there and compete, and thats what he did.. Odds are decent none of them will be a Week 1 starter in 2023. Everyone here is disappointed where were at. [[Dont miss] Column: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles with a bounty of available salary-cap space can start by investing in his own players]. Brad Biggs offers his 10 thoughts after the Bears defeated the 49ers 14-9. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, Jan. 1, 2023. Mitch Trubisky poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Bears at No. That game will be at Soldier Field. investigating risks and benefits of bnpl and other emerging fintech cash flow products Neither did with the team that drafted them as Manning was selected by the Chargers and traded to the Giants. Heres where it gets interesting. This is such a week-to-week, year-to-year league where things are changing constantly. [Dont miss] Will the Chicago Bears leave Soldier Field for Arlington Heights? The Bears have spiraled since and now that pick, based on the standings after Sunday night, would be No. Washington wound up winning 20-14 to advance to the playoffs. 1 is clear. 10f. The Lions were rotating to a two-deep zone in the secondary, and a corner route is a classic Cover-2 beater. I grew up, said it many times, watching WGN was one of the few channels we had on our TV, so I grew up watching Cubs games and Bulls games, so Ive been a fan of Chicago sports for a while. 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. That forced the Bears to turn to rookie safety Elijah Hicks, who had 39 prior snaps on defense; rookie cornerback Josh Blackwell, who had yet to play a snap on defense this season; and rookie Jaylon Jones, who had been the fourth option at cornerback. Brad Biggs offers his 10 thoughts after the Bears came up short in a 38-31 loss to the Patriots. Its hard to find guys that can rush the passer from the interior of the defensive line. 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. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) embrace after a Packers victory over the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 4, 2022. These hard times are what brings our team closer. He initially pumped to Harry, and that got Alexander to jump in front of Harry. 10f. The finalists are Oklahoma States Matt Hembrough, Penn States Chris Stoll and Central Floridas Alex Ward, who will participate in the Senior Bowl. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on a brutal Week 17 loss. Well see if hes in line to slide into the starting lineup after the bye. Hes got heavy hands. He was really good directionally. Go big or go home. You cant half-ass a rebuild and the team has more than $88 million in dead salary-cap space this season, clearing the books for a fresh start in 2023. Oct 24, 2011 at 12:35 pm . The Vikings are running away with the North and have clinched at least a tie at 10-2. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. 3 vertical, which was Cobb. It is important, Eberflus said. The Bears were 7-3 after 11 weeks that season when a thumb injury sidelined quarterback Jay Cutler. There wasnt a hint of pressure on Rodgers, and when he gets all day and more to throw against a secondary missing both starting safeties and two of the top three cornerbacks, its going to turn against you eventually. Incensed Giants coach Joe Judge reacted the next day. By Brad Biggs. You always want to leave the place youre at better than you found it. 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. 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. [[Dont miss] Why the Chicago Bears kept playing Justin Fields during a sack-filled, blowout loss to the Detroit Lions]. Why else have him inactive and Larry Borom in uniform? The Houston Texans (2-13-1) will get the top pick if they lose to the Colts in Indianapolis or if the Bears (3-13) win at Soldier Field against the Minnesota Vikings. He wouldnt do that against Justin Jefferson, JaMarr Chase or Stefon Diggs. Fields two interceptions came late, the first a killer as the Bears were trailing 20-19 and on the move with plenty of time. All I know is that a lot of people on the team (were) confused.. 2 pick. And they cant just dream about Aaron Rodgers eventually leaving Green Bay. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field during warmups at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. 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. I dont know when the answers will come, but there should be indicators next season if the Bears can improve the personnel around him. Its what he pumped to before pulling the ball down. They lack difference makers on that side of the ball. One of the possessions was short-circuited by wide receiver Chase Claypools fumble. Had the Bears won and advanced to Super Bowl XLV, Kreutz would not have been available. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Bears quarterback Justin Fields embrace after a Packers victory at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Its not the 504 yards of offense the Lions were able to roll up, the first time an opponent has hit the Bears for half a thousand in a non-overtime game since a 54-11 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 22, 2013. They definitely deserve credit for that., [[Dont miss] Week 13 recap: Justin Fields returns, but Chicago Bears lose their 6th straight game and 8th straight to Green Bay Packers]. The Bears sixth consecutive loss also moved the Packers atop the NFLs all-time victory list with 787 to 786 for the Bears. Hes slow coming out of his break. Oct 13, 2014 at 8:00 am. Thats where the draft pick comes into play. When the Bears traded their second-round pick to the Steelers for Claypool on Nov. 1, they were 32nd in the league in passing and the Steelers were 24th. Fields read that the Packers were in split-safety coverage and the safety to the boundary, Ford, was sitting lower looking inside. Im frustrated because at the moment we have three wins. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. 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. The most recent example is Washington in 2020, going 7-9 and winning the NFC East after drafting defensive end Chase Young. 2 in April and are 8-8. Provided they make it to the marketplace never a sure thing there will be some quality defensive linemen available, a list that starts with Javon Hargrave of the Philadelphia Eagles, Daron Payne of the Washington Commanders and DreMont Jones of the Denver Broncos. 5 min read INDIANAPOLIS The possibility that has turned into a probability the Chicago Bears trading the No. Theres more work to do than you might have thought a month or two ago and certainly at the start of this season. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), You cant get used to having something like that happen. An Eagles win meant the Giants would win the division and Washington would miss the postseason. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in a 55-yard touchdown during the first quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Nothing really stops. Weekly Brad Biggs' 10 Thoughts. The Bears have gone 0-8 since the trade while the Steelers got on a roll, winning six of eight games after Sunday nights 16-13 win over the Ravens in Baltimore. This was a missed opportunity for all 11 players in the passing game against the Lions, who entered 32nd in total defense, 30th in passing defense, 32nd in yards per pass attempt, 26th in sack rate, 32nd in first downs allowed and 31st on third down. The Bears were fortunate he stayed on when Nagy was hired, and a good defense turned great after the trade for outside linebacker Khalil Mack. He scrambled forever on second down and threw deep to Christian Watson. There is an easy explanation. Weve got to play to the same level that they do, and we came in this week and prepared that way., Bears quarterback Justin Fields breaks free for a long touchdown run in the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. The Cardinals have used four starting quarterbacks in the last four weeks. 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