Bears safety Eddie Jackson leaves on a cart in the second quarter on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. Six teams that had the No. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported players and assistant coaches were shocked at the move. This was one of my best games passing-wise, Fields said. 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. Fields pumped and pulled the ball down and left the pocket. Based on that, this trade can only be viewed as a win in Pittsburgh. This is our livelihood. At this point in the season, let it rip. He is big and he can move and he might fly under the radar a little more than Payne and Hargrave.. Theyve lost a franchise-record nine consecutive games, no small deal when you consider its their 103rd season. He got that extra time those were plays we had to keep covering, as long as it is. Ive had a lot of success against them, so I think in a few years, you look back and you feel pretty good about your contributions to the rivalry.. 10 thoughts after the Detroit Lions demolished the Bears 41-10. Incensed Giants coach Joe Judge reacted the next day. Its hard to cover for that long but we did it throughout the game. He either needs two big-time signings or to pair a marquee free agent with his first draft pick. THOUGHT TO EE ACCIDENTAL. The Vikings held on to win 36-28. Hes in position to become only the third Bears punter to finish a season with a net average above 40 yards. Thats the nature of free agency. Houston-Carson had to wheel, snug up to Cobbs hip and try to find the ball. I have a lot of respect for the city of Chicago and the sports fans. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). The rationale behind having Dieter Eiselen on the game-day roster is he can snap the ball and fill in if something happens to center Sam Mustipher. Hargrave has been terrific in the middle of the Eagles defense with 14 sacks since the start of last season. Jackson was surrounded by elite talent on a Super Bowl defense in Denver and cashed in big time. Heres where it gets interesting. The Bears will travel to face an AFC North opponent the Steelers (8-8) or Browns (7-9), who meet in Week 18. Bears running back David Montgomery makes a move in the third quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. The Bears seem committed to giving it their best shot in Week 18. Every pick and every team has unique circumstances, but this provides a general idea of what kind of impact one pick (or picks collected in a trade down) can have. Maybe a trip to Soldier Field got his juices going a little bit. Here is the current draft order at Tankathon.com. 1 is clear. 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. Rookie cornerback Kyler Gordon also missed his second game with a concussion, and an ankle injury knocked out cornerback Kindle Vildor. Chicago Tribune. This is such a week-to-week, year-to-year league where things are changing constantly. Its not that the Lions produced points on six of their first seven possessions. 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. Film review wont be enjoyable. I actually thought I broke my leg, Kreutz said. 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. 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. The Eagles hosted Washington on the final Sunday of the 2020 season, a game that was moved to NBCs prime-time slot. 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. Chicago Tribune. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the first quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Travon Walker (2022) and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (2017) are the only non-QBs in that span. Theyre likely headed for a last-place finish in the NFC North as they are two wins behind the Packers and Lions. Yes, they still have a path to the No. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the. Coach (Matt Eberflus) has done a great job of taking care of us, making sure we are fresh for Sundays. If the possessions had played out differently, Leatherwood likely would have spent more time on the field. We could have been way better up to this point in the year. 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 Packers went on to win 21-14. Were going to take that head on. They lack difference makers on that side of the ball. Obviously to start games, hes been outstanding. It does get frustrating. 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. 2 pick. I dont think his appreciation for the Bears, their players and their history is an act. If the Steelers win, the Bears head to Cleveland in 2023. Thats because the Bears are coming off a brutal loss and they cant find young players who did much of anything positively. The most recent example is Washington in 2020, going 7-9 and winning the NFC East after drafting defensive end Chase Young. The leg talent was there, and as you know, in this wind youve got to have the leg talent or you cant survive.. Does Fields have a guy he legitimately can trust right now? Bears safety Eddie Jackson leaves on a cart in the second quarter on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. Thats it. [[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. Of course, the stats wont show that. It was just easy., [[Dont miss] The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 206 times in the past 100 years. There was probably a lot of people that felt good at 19-10. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). 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. 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. buy now, pay more later? 1 draft pick is . Payne plays on a terrific defensive line in Washington, lining up next to Jonathan Allen, and that group is the strength of the roster. Trust takes time to build between quarterbacks and receivers. 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. Watson was the boundary X receiver, and Jones did a nice job not giving Rodgers a throwing surface. The upshot of the whole thing? 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] Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren reportedly is a top team president candidate for the Chicago Bears]. They converted 6 of 11 (54.5%) and are now at 45.1% for the season. So much mediocre to downright bad football is being played this season, it has created a logjam of yuck that promises to produce compelling results in the stretch run for those eyeing draft position. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns. How many times was Rodgers first read covered before he moved to No. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). There is so much for each individual guy in this locker room to play for. Kreutz had a stable Lisfranc injury and did not need surgery, which of course is preferable. Yes, the Bears are on the hook for some money, but if youve been following for a minute, you know cap space wont be an issue. Thats what we hold ourselves to. Take that shot and miss and its the kind of move that can cripple a franchise for half a decade or longer. After that rookie running back Trestan Ebner returned punts. The Bears dont have any of those on the defensive line or at linebacker for that matter. Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn tackles Packers running back AJ Dillon in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. The Vikings entered Week 17 ranked 21st in the league in rushing yardage allowed to quarterbacks. 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. The stats wont show it because of two interceptions in the fourth quarter, and well get to those in a minute. [Dont miss] Column: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles with a bounty of available salary-cap space can start by investing in his own players. 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. He was excited about it.. He has tons of time. Nov 15. I dont know if they feel that way at Halas Hall. 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears broke into the win column with a 17-14 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. 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. Asking better questions in meetings. 2 pick averaged 6.0 wins the following season since 2000. [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. Theres more work to do than you might have thought a month or two ago and certainly at the start of this season. Catching the ball better. If the order were generated from the current standings, they would own the No. Its what he pumped to before pulling the ball down. In the 12 years since losing to the Packers in the NFC title game after the 2010 season, the Bears are 25-45 (.357) against division foes. Pettis dropped a ball later in the game before leaving to be evaluated for a concussion. I dont know how Poles could consider a new contract for Claypool in the offseason. He finished every time., Lifes a beach under the basket for Lemonts Miles Beachum. Left tackle Braxton Jones had a tough time. While on the topic of the offensive line, Cody Whitehair looked like he was gutting it out at times in coming back from a knee injury. (Chris Sweda. A quarterback has been selected No. The fourth-place finishers in the NFC West and AFC North remain up in the air. Thats a pretty penny to pay for a player who was the 49th selection in 2020. All I know is that a lot of people on the team (were) confused.. I hope people havent counted me out yet. ]. 1. 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. Eagles quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (2) and Carson Wentz (11) warm up before a game on Dec. 13, 2020. Were going to go out there, were going to play our hardest and they know that Im doing that. Thats part of the legacy, Rodgers said. Fifty-nine Democrats voted . By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Sep 19, 2022 at 5:33 am Expand 1 of 69 Bears quarterback Justin. It was almost like zone-read power with the back-side tackle, Jones, coming across. Its premature to say what the future holds for Jackson, who turns 29 on Dec. 10. The QB sure showed off. That includes the Lions, who selected Aidan Hutchinson No. Rodgers is a villain to the Bears and their fans, and he plays the role awfully well. Four teams are 4-8 the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals and the Colts are 4-8-1. ], I think just elevate his game in the passing game, the two-minute drills, end of half, Poles said. Odds are decent none of them will be a Week 1 starter in 2023. It is important, Eberflus said. Weve had a tremendous amount of success during my time against them. We can come in and be the next guy up. [Dont miss] Week 13 recap: Justin Fields returns, but Chicago Bears lose their 6th straight game and 8th straight to Green Bay Packers, [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. Smooth and cool., Photos: Northwestern loses to Penn State 68-65 in overtime, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 10 thoughts after the Bears' season ended with a 16-15 loss to the Eagles Sunday night at Soldier Field in an NFC wild-card game. Well have to wait and see. At this point in the season, why not put him back out there? The Bears started Riley Reiff, who was questionable with a back/shoulder injury and missed practice Wednesday. They played a lot of coverage, a lot of two-high, Rodgers said. Hes being more detailed and hes learning. 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.. Tickets are available here. [[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]. 1 in six of the last eight drafts. We felt our offense has been humming pretty good and we wanted to give them a chance to go out there and score, and it worked out for us, Matt Eberflus said. Good defenses need at least two difference makers on the line, players who are so talented they elevate the play of those around them. Let it hurt for today, a little bit (Monday) and then get back to the drawing board.. Leonard Floyd's hand injury has to be concerning for the Bears as durability has been an issue for him. 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. The Commanders were locked into last place in the NFC East with a loss to the Browns on Sunday. As seen in: Brad Biggs' 10 Thoughts Newsletter, Chicago Tribune, MSN, Yahoo News, New York Daily News, Sydney Morning Herald, Yahoo, Barrington Courier-Review, Stuff.co.nz, The (Toronto) Star, Yahoo Sports, Baltimore Sun and more. Zilch. Oct 13, 2014 at 8:00 am. Thats where the Bears are. The most bothersome element of this shellacking is that in a season constructed to build for the future with a focus on process and growth, coaches will have to work overtime to produce much in the way of positive moments. Even without the surgery, the rehabilitation was brutal, Kreutz said. 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. Would he say so if the answer was no? Burlington Centrals Nicholas Gouriotis figures out the difference. 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. 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. Chicago Tribune. 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. 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. Apparently not enough to warrant a chance late in the season in a setting that would not involve wind. This was the Bears seventh consecutive division loss and fourth this season. Heres the history of how the rivalry has unfolded each decade. The Bears would slide into the top spot if they lose to the Vikings and the Texans defeat the Colts. I dont know that this quarterback draft class (Bryce Young, C.J. I felt really comfortable out there in the passing game. The Bears were 7-3 after 11 weeks that season when a thumb injury sidelined quarterback Jay Cutler. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). I think the kick returns have given him confidence. However, any individual or organization not scheduled for an oral . investigating risks and benefits of bnpl and other emerging fintech cash flow products 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. The Bears defense had no takeaways for the second consecutive game and the fifth time in six games. Those are exciting plays, and it was cool to see how offensive coordinator Luke Getsy built off Kmets quarterback sneak in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins and added a new wrinkle. 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. Its tough. Hes currently a free agent. 2, saw he also was covered and then started surfing around the pocket to buy time? I think hes best as a three and hes a big-time athlete. He enjoyed a strong bounce-back season in a new scheme, becoming a playmaker on the back end once again. Thats where the draft pick comes into play. Those are four points the Bears needed, but they ultimately didnt swing the game. Joe Burrow (2020, Cincinnati Bengals) and Cam Newton (2011, Carolina Panthers) also reached the Super Bowl. He jumped it. . 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. Hes disruptive. He had 14 sacks in his first two seasons with the Jaguars but was gone after his third year there before spending two years in Philadelphia and one in Cleveland. At Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, Bears-Vikings opened as a pick em. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Bears coach Matt Eberflus on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. [[Dont miss] Chicago Bears Q&A: Have Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus given hints about offseason priorities? Weve flipped the all-time wins. Chase . You definitely draw a lot of confidence and good memories off of this matchup, he said. 55-yard touchdown run: The Packers brought nickel pressure, and the Bears had an interesting design with left tackle Braxton Jones pulling. Hes on the up and up. I think if Leatherwood had excelled in practice, he probably would have started, but Matt Eberflus said the plan was to rotate him. Its a torn ligament in your foot. 1.. Its important for us to be able to do that going forward this last game. Its more like a lease for the time being as Claypool will be in the final year of his contract in 2023. With the salary cap a nonissue for the Bears in 2023 they have loads of space, which bodes well for 2024 and beyond GM Ryan Poles could easily justify paying Jackson if he believes Jackson can play at the same level while bringing intangibles to the huddle and locker room. 3 vertical, which was Cobb. 10a. He can hit the quarterback.. Youve got guys who are in their 10th or 11th year, theyre not here for a rebuild. 1 or No. Of course it was the Jaguars second straight year with the top pick. 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. Of course the Vikings have caught some breaks along the way, but the Bears have a lot of work to do before they can think about winning the division or becoming a consistent contender. We still are rolling with Dante (Pettis) as of right now just because hes really having good success. 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. Tight end Cole Kmet has six touchdown catches half of them against the Lions. Fields is the first Bear to accomplish that feat since Neal Anderson in 1988. This showed up later in the game on the first interception. 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. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Burlington Centrals Nicholas Gouriotis figures out the difference. Awful.. Some believe quarterback Justin Fields is the long-awaited replacement for Sid Luckman. All these guys got to learn how to be pros. Covering the Bears since 2001. There were multiple times where it felt like getting out of the pocket, somebody is going to come open. But hopefully our receiver can jump out and knock that down if possible. 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. By Brad Biggs | Chicago Tribune The Chicago Bears offseason is getting into full swing with the NFL combine less than a week away. 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. They went 3-14 last season after choosing quarterback Trevor Lawrence. I dont know who was the main person behind that decision. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Chicago Tribune. A close look at the playoff picture and what it means for . That was blown up when the Lions were completely off in coverage. Mitch Trubisky poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Bears at No. Hicks had good coverage on the 14-yard touchdown pass to Watson on fourth-and-4 late in the second quarter. ]. And thats a trust throw. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field during warmups at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Entering Week 17, the Bears were 32nd and the Steelers 24th. Not many could have predicted the fairytale first season for coach Matt Nagy in 2018. The Jaguars have a winner-take-all game for the AFC title with the Titans in Week 18, so they could make it five playoff teams in 23 seasons. Santos probably was battling the wind and wanted to keep the ball down, but the kick was too low. Maybe he puts up big numbers in 2023, but he really will have to produce for the Bears to hope this deal evens out. Ive really liked the way our offense is starting to come together and move, Ryan Poles said at the time of the deal after the Bears scored 62 points over two games. If it isnt too windy against the Vikings, perhaps Gill can become No. On the beat for the Chicago Tribune. [[Dont miss] Were starting to believe. Why the Detroit Lions can provide an example for the Chicago Bears to observe this season. Weve got to let it hurt for a little bit. 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. On defense, the secondary is full of young players who have gained a ton of playing time. So what is the impact of a No. The Bears were averaging 150.5 passing yards and 19.4 points per game when they got Claypool and have averaged 148 passing yards and 20.8 points in six games with Claypool on the field. So Fields knew he had a one-on-one outside to St. Brown. Thats Aaron Rodgers, making extra time and finding ways to be accurate on the run, Hicks said. You cant really get that anywhere else, so thats why we decided as a staff and we decided working with Justin. Earlier in the week, Rodgers reflected on what playing in Chicago has meant to him. Cover longer. Gill can set a franchise mark with a big game against the Vikings. The Bears wound up with a season-low 30 net passing yards as Fields was sacked seven times for 45 yards. Expand Autoplay. I kind of like it a little bit (later) but probably a little bit too late this year. Lions fans make some noise on a third down attempt by the Bears in the second quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Offensive line and wide receiver in whatever order you prefer probably topped most lists when the season kicked off. The group of 14 teams includes five led by first-year head coaches with that team: Lovie Smith (Texans), Matt Eberflus (Bears), Nathaniel Hackett (Denver Broncos), Josh McDaniels (Las Vegas Raiders) and Doug Pederson (Jacksonville Jaguars). Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Lions fans make some noise on a third down attempt by the Bears in the second quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. An Eagles win meant the Giants would win the division and Washington would miss the postseason. I couldnt have played in the Super Bowl if we would have won that game. 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. Jackson set the NFL record for rushing yards in a season by a quarterback in 2019, when he ran for 1,206 yards. It looked like the Lions played some games up front, perhaps borrowing from the game plan the Eagles used a couple of weeks ago. Just like the Packers did Sunday, the 49ers scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to win that game. Now the football acumen of Poles and his staff will be put to the test. Condolences to the family and friends of John Flaws, who died Dec. 26. In instances when a team traded out of the pick, I tracked the record of the team that originally owned the pick. Maturity issues followed him in Pittsburgh. The point is Jackson was the star of the free-agent class, and its hard to say the Jaguars got the return they sought on the investment. Ive enjoyed playing here. If you would have told me before the game that Rodgers would be limited to 182 passing yards with a long completion of 21 yards, I would have been surprised. 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