Cornerback Jaire Alexander, who has not had a very good year, was squatting on St. Brown. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). The Bears need to see him in action and they let him get some experience to evaluate. Fields also has a chance to be the first Bear to rush for 1,200 yards since Jordan Howard had 1,313 in 2016. Adrian Amos' pass breakup keyed a dominant red zone defense. Hightower said Jones has shown improvement tracking and catching the ball in practice. Weve got to let it hurt for a little bit. And it made sense for them to trade up and take one. We were locking them up in scramble drills. The team with the No. Quarterback Justin Fields probably spoke better for Claypool than the receiver could have done himself. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the first quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Burlington Centrals Nicholas Gouriotis figures out the difference. 10 thoughts after the Bears lost 15-14 Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field against the 49ers. Bears running back David Montgomery makes a move in the third quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. The Lions' Amani Oruwariye breaks up a pass intended for Chase Claypool during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Take that shot and miss and its the kind of move that can cripple a franchise for half a decade or longer. 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. Was coach Matt Nagy too positive about quarterback Mitch Trubisky? [Dont miss] Were starting to believe. Why the Detroit Lions can provide an example for the Chicago Bears to observe this season. Watson was the boundary X receiver, and Jones did a nice job not giving Rodgers a throwing surface. Aaron Rodgers entered the game with a busted thumb and banged-up ribs, and the Bears totaled zero quarterback hits in 31 drop-backs. The finalists are Oklahoma States Matt Hembrough, Penn States Chris Stoll and Central Floridas Alex Ward, who will participate in the Senior Bowl. 1 is clear. A Bears fan in a costume cheers in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Its not the season-high 31-point margin or the fact the Lions had 19 more first downs. Heres the history of how the rivalry has unfolded each decade. 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. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, Jan. 1, 2023. Here is the current draft order at Tankathon.com. 2 in the 2017 NFL draft. Everybody feels that way. Hes slow coming out of his break. One of the possessions was short-circuited by wide receiver Chase Claypools fumble. Gill can set a franchise mark with a big game against the Vikings. Film review wont be enjoyable. Hes on the up and up. Its hard to find guys that can rush the passer from the interior of the defensive line. 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. Its a huge problem Poles and coach Matt Eberflus must address before they can approach being competitive again. 1 in April and are 8-8 with one week remaining. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the first quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Bears quarterback Justin Fields releases the ball as he is hit in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. 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. Stroud and Will Levis) is good enough that we would see that kind of movement. Any quarterback would pick apart a secondary in that situation. 10 d. Didn't even get into some poor defense against the zone read. Were getting blown out, like just call it what it is. If both teams lose, the Bears would be knocked down to fourth in the draft order going into Week 15. Then it was off to the races. And they cant just dream about Aaron Rodgers eventually leaving Green Bay. [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. The fourth award dinner will feature Mannelly, Bears long snapper Patrick Scales and former Bears Pro Bowl center Jay Hilgenberg. Barring something unexpected, there wont be a Julius Peppers type on the market. I know I didnt. That includes the Lions, who selected Aidan Hutchinson No. Pederson, who was fired after that season, said the plan all week had been to get Sudfeld some playing time. 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. Stafford won his with the Los Angeles Rams last season after the Lions traded him. Obviously that could flip-flop in the weeks and seasons to come. Almost immediately, he had blitzing cornerback Keisean Nixon in his face and he shook Nixon out of his cleats. 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. [Dont miss] The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 206 times in the past 100 years. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). To think that there is going to be a let-up, thats not going to happen. We had that Washington Thursday night game (Oct. 13), which was kind of like a bye week. Why else have him inactive and Larry Borom in uniform? Washington needed to win the game to win the division. Previously theyve waited until the fourth quarter to melt down. Jay Cutler slides after running the ball during the first half. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Nose tackle Ted Washington suffered a torn Lisfranc ligament on his final snap with the Bears in 2002 in Atlanta. The run defense has been suspect almost weekly, and the Bears lack anything resembling a difference maker on the defensive line. I dont know who was the main person behind that decision. He saluted the crowd after Christian Watsons 46-yard touchdown run on a jet sweep sealed the game with 1:51 remaining. 1 pick had a winning record the following season, and seven had four wins or fewer. Bears running back David Montgomery is tackled by the Lions defense in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Pat ODonnell (40.7 in 2019) has the mark to beat, and Adam Podlesh finished at 40.4 in 2011. Nice 42-yard kickoff return by rookie Velus Jones Jr. Thats the kind of explosive play the Bears need from the return game, and it was well-blocked. [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, [Dont miss] Illinois will face Mississippi State in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa the Illinis 1st bowl game in 3 years, [Dont miss] Notre Dame will play South Carolina in the Gator Bowl in a battle of bounce-back teams. Neither did with the team that drafted them as Manning was selected by the Chargers and traded to the Giants. 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. [[Dont miss] Column: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles with a bounty of available salary-cap space can start by investing in his own players]. The final vote count was 272-148. Odds are decent none of them will be a Week 1 starter in 2023. Think there is anyone in the front seven who can be a key contributor to a top-10 defense? Let it hurt for today, a little bit (Monday) and then get back to the drawing board.. A look into our crystal ball. 10d. So what is the impact of a No. Fields came off the pump and looked front side, didnt like it, spun out and then came back side to hit Harry. [[Dont miss] Column: A collage of ugliness in the Chicago Bears 13th loss leaves far more reasons for concern than confidence]. If the Bears beat the Vikings, they would lose a tiebreaker against the Cardinals and Broncos at 4-13. Current Bears right tackle Riley Reiff was the 23rd pick by the Detroit Lions. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field during warmups at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. You play long enough in the league, you have some like that, unfortunately. [[Sign up now] Follow us on Instagram for more news, photos and behind-the-scenes looks]. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Hes going to cash in because hes a dual-threat player. 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 Bears will travel to face an AFC North opponent the Steelers (8-8) or Browns (7-9), who meet in Week 18. 2 for the sake of this conversation) into a bounty of first-round picks. The Commanders were locked into last place in the NFC East with a loss to the Browns on Sunday. They wound up one of seven teams in a logjam at 8-8, getting the 19th pick in the first round. And thats a trust throw. Strong safety Jaquan Brisker had a really rough game against the Lions. They have exceeded 200 once. [Dont miss] Column: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles with a bounty of available salary-cap space can start by investing in his own players. The Bills Josh Allen ran for 84 yards against the Vikings, and the Eagles Jalen Hurts hit them for 57. At this point in the season, why not put him back out there? All I know is that a lot of people on the team (were) confused.. The leg talent was there, and as you know, in this wind youve got to have the leg talent or you cant survive.. I dont know when the answers will come, but there should be indicators next season if the Bears can improve the personnel around him. It was good for us, obviously, going up 10-0. We had four days off. I think were talking about stingers here. [[Dont miss] Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren reportedly is a top team president candidate for the Chicago Bears]. Everyone here is disappointed where were at. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). 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.. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Thats not a knock on Borom, but the Leatherwood experiment isnt working. The stats wont show it because of two interceptions in the fourth quarter, and well get to those in a minute. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is having a subpar season judged against his own standards which means the rest of the roster is playing well. 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. Ill be really excited for next season, Claypool said last week. You cant let it come out like that because at the end of the day, thats not helping anybody. Chicago Tribune. 55-yard touchdown run: The Packers brought nickel pressure, and the Bears had an interesting design with left tackle Braxton Jones pulling. We saw flashes of a guy that could be really good. ]. I couldnt have played in the Super Bowl if we would have won that game. Fields 132-yard rushing effort against the Lions gives him 1,143 rushing yards entering Sundays finale against the Vikings. Theyve lost eight in a row against NFC North opponents. A lot of naysayers, man. The players and coaches can talk all offseason about how long it takes for a wide receiver to adjust to a new offense. Poles has to completely remake the defensive front, and that could mean adding a player like Payne and maybe pairing him with Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who picked up LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with one arm for a sack in Saturdays SEC championship game. Thats an expensive rental if Claypool is only with the Bears for 1 seasons, and when is it a good idea for a team totally out of contention to spend that kind of draft capital for a player who wont be around long? 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. Good defenses need at least two difference makers on the line, players who are so talented they elevate the play of those around them. The back-side safety, Houston-Carson, did a nice job. It was just easy., [[Dont miss] The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 206 times in the past 100 years. I dont really look at it as rebuild or whatever. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). 10f. The good news is Poles is flush with cap space heading into the offseason and will have a premium draft pick unless he trades down. The Tribune's Dan Wiederer and Brad Biggs break down the Bears' 15-14 loss to the 49ers on Dec. 3 . The Bears wound up with a season-low 30 net passing yards as Fields was sacked seven times for 45 yards. Houston-Carson had to wheel, snug up to Cobbs hip and try to find the ball. Its not an excuse next season, and Claypools production 12 receptions for 111 yards is scant. Thats exactly what happened against a patchwork secondary that did a pretty darn good job. In a quiet postgame locker room, the calm was punctuated here and there with a locker being slammed or struck. A quarterback has been selected No. The Packers went on to win 21-14. Jenkins had a stinger on the third play of the Week 15 game in Seattle last season. 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. This is our livelihood. 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. Rodgers tried to put air under the throw to give Cobb a chance to run to the ball, but Houston-Carson made the catch point really small. 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. 10c. [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. [[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. The Bears also should consider Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson, who many thought in August would be the first non-quarterback drafted. Brad Biggs offers 10 Thoughts after every Bears game. Thats because the Bears are coming off a brutal loss and they cant find young players who did much of anything positively. You hear some players called multipliers because they make the guys next to them or near them better. We dont care about (injuries). 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. 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]. Too many times, Fields had to get on the move right away. Hargrave has been terrific in the middle of the Eagles defense with 14 sacks since the start of last season. I talked to him like, Thats not going to do anything. [Dont miss] Chicago Bears Q&A: Have Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus given hints about offseason priorities? 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. Here is the current draft order at Tankathon.com. In view of the limited time available to hear witnesses, oral testimony at this hearing will be from invited witnesses only. It's a foul name as a result of it didn't work. 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. Blowouts happen and the Bears have played in an abnormally high number of close games while putting together a 3-13 record. 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. Rodgers missed on three consecutive throws from the Bears 36-yard line. Payne would absolutely kill it if he reaches free agency, and whoever landed him would be forced to overpay. [Dont miss] Favorite sports stories of 2022 from the Tribune sports staff, [Dont miss] Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren reportedly is a top team president candidate for the Chicago Bears, leaving with a neck injury after the fourth play, Go big or go home. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Chicago Bears OG Ja'Tyre Carter from CBS Sports He enjoyed a strong bounce-back season in a new scheme, becoming a playmaker on the back end once again. Bears coach Matt Eberflus on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. 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. He scrambled forever on second down and threw deep to Christian Watson. Heres the history of how the rivalry has unfolded each decade. 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. 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 what he pumped to before pulling the ball down. 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. Fields pumped and pulled the ball down and left the pocket. A Bears fan in a costume cheers in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Justins been ripping that pass a couple times earlier, Eberflus said. 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. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Thats the real shame of this game. The team with the No. Its possible the Bears low offer was based in part on Kreutz returning from a serious injury. (Mike Mulholland / TNS). 10b. Jackson set the NFL record for rushing yards in a season by a quarterback in 2019, when he ran for 1,206 yards. Backup Caleb Hanie flopped and the Bears fell out of postseason contention. 3 seed, which would mean hosting the sixth-seeded New York Giants in the first round. That game will be at Soldier Field. I realize many want to look ahead to the draft, but this kind of stretch the team is in takes a real toll on those involved. 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. This showed up later in the game on the first interception. The Vikings held on to win 36-28. Right now, weve flipped the all-time series. . St. Brown didnt gain any separation. 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. [ 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. Weve got to just cover longer. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). Pettis had the duty until he was sent to concussion protocol. Thats it. What has Fields meant to the offense this season? 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. They locked down our guys. Chicago Tribune reporters Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer analyze Jay Cutler's situation with the Bears. Smooth and cool., Photos: Northwestern loses to Penn State 68-65 in overtime, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. I thought it had to be the first time in a very long time the Bears didnt lay a hand on a quarterback at least in the official game book. Jones has 17 sacks since the start of the 2020 season and is positioning himself for a big payday, but hes not the same kind of run defender Payne is. 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. Would he say so if the answer was no? You can call this a rebuild, but some guys arent here for that, you know. We got punched in the mouth. 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 not helping anybody. I thought the corner made a nice play. The Bears could move to third or fourth. 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. He couldnt go front shoulder and Jones stacked on Watson and pinned him into the boundary. One of the worst defenses in the NFL throttled the Bears passing game, and while Fields ran for 132 yards, 91 came on the two big plays. DETROIT A week earlier, the Chicago Bears kept it close for a half against the Buffalo Bills. I always enjoy playing against the Bears.. It really doesnt matter, veteran safety and special teams ace DeAndre Houston-Carson said. Yes, Fields hit Velus Jones Jr. on a schemed-up deep shot a week ago against the Bills. 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. He allowed St. Brown to eat up the cushion and get on his toes. I dont believe the possibility of dropping in the draft order will change how the Bears do business this week. However, any individual or organization not scheduled for an oral . If it isnt too windy against the Vikings, perhaps Gill can become No. Seeing the Packers move ahead of the Bears in the all-time win column was important too. None of the remaining money includes guarantees, and he ranks seventh leaguewide at his position with an average annual salary of $14.6 million. The Cardinals have used four starting quarterbacks in the last four weeks. 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. [[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. 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. There were times that they got away that hurt us. 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. (Chris Sweda. Chicago Tribune. Everybody is different. Weve had a tremendous amount of success during my time against them. 10a. St. Brown lumbered into his break. Six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz suffered a Lisfranc injury in his final game with the team a loss to the Packers in the 2011 NFC championship game. 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