Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field during warmups at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Rodgers contract makes it difficult to trade him in the offseason and challenging for an acquiring team, but its not out of the realm of possibility. Thats fine. Nov 15. I dont know how Poles could consider a new contract for Claypool in the offseason. [Dont miss] Will the Chicago Bears leave Soldier Field for Arlington Heights? Including the down-and-out Houston Texans, who fell to 1-10-1 with a loss to the Deshaun Watson-led Cleveland Browns on Sunday, 14 teams entered the week with four wins or fewer. Stroud and Will Levis) is good enough that we would see that kind of movement. The leg talent was there, and as you know, in this wind youve got to have the leg talent or you cant survive.. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. There is so much for each individual guy in this locker room to play for. 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. [[Dont miss] The 10 most significant days of 2022 for the Chicago Bears]. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts after the Bears' three-game winning streak ended with a 31-28 loss to the Dolphins. 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. Heres what to know. I wouldnt want it early. 2 in April and are 8-8. Awful.. Heres what to know. If both teams lose, the Bears would be knocked down to fourth in the draft order going into Week 15. [[Dont miss] Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren reportedly is a top team president candidate for the Chicago Bears]. Tight end Cole Kmet has six touchdown catches half of them against the Lions. Before diving into the numbers, its worth noting a quarterback has been selected No. The Bears pass rush has been inadequate all season, and theyre last in the league with 16 sacks. It was a good read by Fields, who got rocked on the throw by Dean Lowry coming off a twist-stunt and got lifted off his feet. If the Bears beat the Vikings, they would lose a tiebreaker against the Cardinals and Broncos at 4-13. 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. But were never counting Velus out. But these hard times bring you closer to each other.. 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. A look into our crystal ball. Theyve lost a franchise-record nine consecutive games, no small deal when you consider its their 103rd season. Fields could have taken the check-down in that situation and the Bears could have kicked a field goal to pull within six before attempting an onside kick. [[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. He has a $13 million base salary in 2023 with a $100,000 workout bonus and a $14.05 million base salary in 2024 with the same workout bonus. 1 draft pick is . Any quarterback would pick apart a secondary in that situation. (Fans) have their expectations but at the end of the day, we have our expectations here in the locker room. Does Fields have a guy he legitimately can trust right now? He was 33 at the time and in the final year of his contract, and when the lockout ended the following summer, he signed with the New Orleans Saints. Chase . 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. The Eagles had already clinched a last-place finish in the NFC East. (Mike Mulholland / TNS). 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. [[Dont miss] Were starting to believe. Why the Detroit Lions can provide an example for the Chicago Bears to observe this season. Weve got four games left to show what we can do. Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn tackles Packers running back AJ Dillon in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. This is our livelihood. They went 3-14 last season after choosing quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He enjoyed a strong bounce-back season in a new scheme, becoming a playmaker on the back end once again. 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. Barring something unexpected, there wont be a Julius Peppers type on the market. Oct 03, 2016 at 8:02 am. 10f. Brad Biggs' 10 Thoughts SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE NEWSLETTER - The weekly Bears breakdown you need to read, delivered to your inbox Weekdays Chicago Tribune Sports A daily sports newsletter. Fields 132-yard rushing effort against the Lions gives him 1,143 rushing yards entering Sundays finale against the Vikings. The Vikings entered Week 17 ranked 21st in the league in rushing yardage allowed to quarterbacks. Maybe he puts up big numbers in 2023, but he really will have to produce for the Bears to hope this deal evens out. He is big and he can move and he might fly under the radar a little more than Payne and Hargrave.. I dont know who was the main person behind that decision. Also in play are the Arizona Cardinals (4-12), who close the season on the road against the San Francisco 49ers, and the Denver Broncos (4-12), who host the Los Angeles Chargers. 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. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), You cant get used to having something like that happen. Too many times, Fields had to get on the move right away. We had that Washington Thursday night game (Oct. 13), which was kind of like a bye week. Thats why the ball was a little underthrown and turned into a really good contested catch by Harry. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Its not the season-high 31-point margin or the fact the Lions had 19 more first downs. Obviously to start games, hes been outstanding. Watson was the boundary X receiver, and Jones did a nice job not giving Rodgers a throwing surface. He finished every time., Lifes a beach under the basket for Lemonts Miles Beachum. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on a brutal Week 17 loss. [[Dont miss] How Simeons Malik Elzy followed a plan to become one of the states top football recruits with a college decision coming this week], In hard times you rely on what your foundation is belief, trust, personal responsibility, integrity, doing your job for your teammates to be able to depend on you, said defensive end Trevis Gipson, who had a sack for the first time since Week 2. 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. ]. And we can accomplish that now and obviously into the future as we continue to grow.. The Bears have spiraled since and now that pick, based on the standings after Sunday night, would be No. Chicago Tribune reporters Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer analyze Jay Cutler's situation with the Bears. He had two sacks in a tie with the New York Giants on Sunday, giving him a career-high 8 for the season. Were going to go out there, were going to play our hardest and they know that Im doing that. Hes going to cash in because hes a dual-threat player. 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 . Anderson is supremely talented, but as deficient as the Bears have been rushing the passer and stopping the run, its hard to argue against Payne and Carter in the middle of their defensive line. Think there is anyone in the front seven who can be a key contributor to a top-10 defense? The conditions at Soldier Field, especially in the second half of the season, make it nearly impossible for a Bears punter to lead the league in net average. Feb 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm. I know Ive got to stand up and be better. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks through the tunnel before a game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field during warmups at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Feb 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm. Four teams are 4-8 the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals and the Colts are 4-8-1. It was almost like zone-read power with the back-side tackle, Jones, coming across. It really doesnt matter, veteran safety and special teams ace DeAndre Houston-Carson said. Coach (Matt Eberflus) has done a great job of taking care of us, making sure we are fresh for Sundays. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported players and assistant coaches were shocked at the move. Rough game for kicker Cairo Santos, who missed an extra point wide right, his fourth missed PAT this season. We traded away a top second-round pick, very valuable. Its what he pumped to before pulling the ball down. You cant really get that anywhere else, so thats why we decided as a staff and we decided working with Justin. Apparently not enough to warrant a chance late in the season in a setting that would not involve wind. There was a deep hole shot and Fields needed to take it. 1. I talked to him like, Thats not going to do anything. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, Jan. 1, 2023. 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. The path to No. Jared Goff completed passes to 10 receivers in the first half. Of course, it takes only one desperate team to fall in love with one passer for something to happen. They were one of six teams to draw a Week 14 bye along with the Packers, Falcons, Colts, Saints and Commanders. I dont know that this quarterback draft class (Bryce Young, C.J. 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. Thats the risk with a move like this. He jumped it. Criticism of Fields is off limits for some because he has generated breathtaking highlight plays while providing legitimate reason for hope. [[Dont miss] Chicago Bears Q&A: Have Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus given hints about offseason priorities? It took him a long time to sink and come out of it, and Alexander beat him to the ball. Washington needed to win the game to win the division. 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. He said, I want to be in there. Credit to him, he was, Coach, man, Im still going out there. He didnt appear skittish at all and handled the pocket pretty well, hitting St. Brown across the middle for 24 yards on the fourth snap to spark a field-goal drive. The Eagles hosted Washington on the final Sunday of the 2020 season, a game that was moved to NBCs prime-time slot. Before the current system, which has teams off between Weeks 6 and 14 (there were no byes in Week 12 because of Thanksgiving and the leagues desire for a full slate of games for television), teams could be off as early as Week 4. You can call this a rebuild, but some guys arent here for that, you know. Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. The fourth-place finishers in the NFC West and AFC North remain up in the air. Fields two interceptions came late, the first a killer as the Bears were trailing 20-19 and on the move with plenty of time. Were going to take that head on. 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. 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. Sudfeld, now the backup to Jared Goff for the Lions, hasnt thrown a pass in a regular-season game since. 2 seed in the NFC (which doesnt offer a bye), but that would require defeating the Bears and relying on the lowly Cardinals to win at San Francisco. The Vikings held on to win 36-28. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). You can talk about the strengths of a handful of players and point to a few statistics here and there. Players will have a hard time following anyone who isnt prioritizing winning each and every week. 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. All in all, it felt like there was some growth. buy now, pay more later? Hes gotten better in every facet of his game, not even just that, Hightower said. It looked like the Lions played some games up front, perhaps borrowing from the game plan the Eagles used a couple of weeks ago. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Bears quarterback Justin Fields embrace after a Packers victory at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. They have a ton of work to do to catch up with the other teams. Fields ran for 47 yards in the teams Week 5 meeting, and that was just before the Bears really got him going as a rusher. 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. I dont know if they feel that way at Halas Hall. 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). There is an easy explanation. Jenkins had a stinger on the third play of the Week 15 game in Seattle last season. 2 pick. 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. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). With intense fan attention on the team's draft position and the more than $100 million in. I always enjoy playing against the Bears.. Thats what it felt like. It was just easy., [[Dont miss] The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 206 times in the past 100 years. The troubling thing is what do coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles have to feel generally excited about when building this roster? 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. If the possessions had played out differently, Leatherwood likely would have spent more time on the field. The Bears produced 15 takeaways through their first 12 games, and Jackson had four interceptions and two forced fumbles. He initially pumped to Harry, and that got Alexander to jump in front of Harry. 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. 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. A Bears fan in a costume cheers in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. The Bears wanted to run a razzle-dazzle play in which they would throw the ball back across the field. The Bears defense had no takeaways for the second consecutive game and the fifth time in six games. Jay Cutler slides after running the ball during the first half. I hope people havent counted me out yet. 10 thoughts on Bears from NFL combine. There was a late-season game against the Vikings in 2021 in which he had an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty early in the game and then cost the Steelers some time while celebrating a late catch as they tried to rally from a 28-0 deficit. Fields also has a chance to be the first Bear to rush for 1,200 yards since Jordan Howard had 1,313 in 2016. You dont pay someone to make tackles or take on blocks. Youve got to put good stuff on tape not only for this team if you want to be here next year but for all the 31 other teams. To think that there is going to be a let-up, thats not going to happen. The Cardinals (4-12) and Rams (5-11) are in the mix with the Cardinals the likely opponent. [[Dont miss] Column: Timing and good fortune help an NFL rebuild and the Chicago Bears have a little of both]. We can come in and be the next guy up. Im a little skeptical of the idea the Bears would be able to turn their high pick (lets say its No. 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. His rebound downs Marian Catholic. Then it was off to the races. Its been a rivalry Ive been part of. Offensive line and wide receiver in whatever order you prefer probably topped most lists when the season kicked off. 1 in six of the last eight drafts. Unforeseen circumstances always could change when a team would prefer some extra rest. Its not the brutal offensive showing in which Justin Fields completed as many passes seven as he took sacks. Tickets are available here. Of those 23 teams, four reached the playoffs the next season. You just have to look inward, take it for what it is and, like I said, we have these last four to show what we can do.. Rookie cornerback Kyler Gordon also missed his second game with a concussion, and an ankle injury knocked out cornerback Kindle Vildor. They need more help at wide receiver. Whos a better fit in the draft, Jalen Carter or Will Anderson? Everyone here is disappointed where were at. Image 1 of 90. I think if Leatherwood had excelled in practice, he probably would have started, but Matt Eberflus said the plan was to rotate him. 10f. 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. investigating risks and benefits of bnpl and other emerging fintech cash flow products I dont think there is a common denominator among the group, but it is notable nine of the 11 worst offenses in terms of passer rating were among the 14. So what if Kyler and them are down? The Bears are locked into fourth place in the NFC North and will have a road game against the Commanders at FedEx Field. Ive seen the eagerness for him to get on the field. The Lions were rotating to a two-deep zone in the secondary, and a corner route is a classic Cover-2 beater. 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. Its important for us to be able to do that going forward this last game. [ A dominating defensive performance and more QB questions: Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears' Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals ] This isn't to say the Bears cannot. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Chicago Bears OG Ja'Tyre Carter from CBS Sports By Brad Biggs. Chicago Tribune. This was one of my best games passing-wise, Fields said. 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. Not many could have predicted the fairytale first season for coach Matt Nagy in 2018. Whoever is on the field against the Vikings will try like hell to end this season with a victory. Aaron Rodgers entered the game with a busted thumb and banged-up ribs, and the Bears totaled zero quarterback hits in 31 drop-backs. [Dont miss] Chicago Bears Q&A: Have Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus given hints about offseason priorities? 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. Some believe quarterback Justin Fields is the long-awaited replacement for Sid Luckman. Rodgers missed on three consecutive throws from the Bears 36-yard line. Gill and ODonnell (2014) are the only punters the Bears have drafted since Todd Sauerbrun was, gulp, a second-round pick in 1995. Theyre likely headed for a last-place finish in the NFC North as they are two wins behind the Packers and Lions. 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. If the Steelers win, the Bears head to Cleveland in 2023. 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. [[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]. The Bears started Riley Reiff, who was questionable with a back/shoulder injury and missed practice Wednesday. Heres the history of how the rivalry has unfolded each decade. As for the Vikings plan? [[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]. Chicago Tribune reporters Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer analyze Jay Cutler's situation with the Bears. I thought the corner made a nice play. Covering the Bears since 2001. Pettis dropped a ball later in the game before leaving to be evaluated for a concussion. We had four days off. The Bears have become excellent on third down. We just didnt have it. Bears quarterback Justin Fields releases the ball as he is hit in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. So what is the impact of a No. Would he say so if the answer was no? They played a lot of coverage, a lot of two-high, Rodgers said. Weve got to just cover longer. Thats Aaron Rodgers, making extra time and finding ways to be accurate on the run, Hicks said. Its part of the game. 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. Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. stays inbound on a long kickoff return at the end the second quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. It was a bad day throwing the ball. Left tackle Braxton Jones had a tough time. Thats not a knock on Borom, but the Leatherwood experiment isnt working. Alexander was sitting on it. Maturity issues followed him in Pittsburgh. Thats good. The franchise record is 43.9% in 1989. That might have been how Poles was thinking at the time, too, before seeing the season unfold to get a better picture of the roster. 34 min read 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears showed a little spunk and put up a fight against the Philadelphia Eagles, owners. Sixteen quarterbacks have been taken with the first pick since 2000. Had the Bears won and advanced to Super Bowl XLV, Kreutz would not have been available. 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