He has had two knee injuries this season and probably hasnt been at his best, but you can tell being on the field means a lot to him. 2, saw he also was covered and then started surfing around the pocket to buy time? It is important, Eberflus said. 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. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field during warmups at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Ive just got to keep improving and keep getting better.. He jumped it. And we can accomplish that now and obviously into the future as we continue to grow.. Poles has stripped this thing down and Im not saying that was the wrong thing to do. Bears linebacker Joe Thomas made 12 tackles. Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in a 55-yard touchdown during the first quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. 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. 10a. Lions fans make some noise on a third down attempt by the Bears in the second quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. (Chris Sweda. 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. Catching the ball better. 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. 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. Its more like a lease for the time being as Claypool will be in the final year of his contract in 2023. The Bears wound up with a season-low 30 net passing yards as Fields was sacked seven times for 45 yards. Expand Autoplay. He had really good hands catching and molding the ball. We had that Washington Thursday night game (Oct. 13), which was kind of like a bye week. Two years remain on the four-year contract extension he signed in January 2020. Everyone here is disappointed where were at. He wouldnt do that against Justin Jefferson, JaMarr Chase or Stefon Diggs. Oct 03, 2016 at 8:02 am. The Saints are at Tampa Bay on Monday night. The upshot of the whole thing? So Fields knew he had a one-on-one outside to St. Brown. By Brad Biggs. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on a brutal Week 17 loss. 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. Take that shot and miss and its the kind of move that can cripple a franchise for half a decade or longer. The finalists are Oklahoma States Matt Hembrough, Penn States Chris Stoll and Central Floridas Alex Ward, who will participate in the Senior Bowl. [[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. You hear some players called multipliers because they make the guys next to them or near them better. Zilch. Hicks had good coverage on the 14-yard touchdown pass to Watson on fourth-and-4 late in the second quarter. Fields also has a chance to be the first Bear to rush for 1,200 yards since Jordan Howard had 1,313 in 2016. The Texans cant pick lower than second. Hes disruptive. He finished every time., Lifes a beach under the basket for Lemonts Miles Beachum. 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. 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. Aaron Rodgers entered the game with a busted thumb and banged-up ribs, and the Bears totaled zero quarterback hits in 31 drop-backs. That includes the Lions, who selected Aidan Hutchinson No. What has Fields meant to the offense this season? Claypool was one of the first players dressed and exiting the locker room after the game, so if he spoke to reporters, I didnt see it happen. The Bears will travel to face an AFC North opponent the Steelers (8-8) or Browns (7-9), who meet in Week 18. However, any individual or organization not scheduled for an oral . Nose tackle Ted Washington suffered a torn Lisfranc ligament on his final snap with the Bears in 2002 in Atlanta. Hes going to cash in because hes a dual-threat player. All I know is that a lot of people on the team (were) confused.. Does Fields have a guy he legitimately can trust right now? Real light feet for someone that big. 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. 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. It was almost like zone-read power with the back-side tackle, Jones, coming across. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Its important for us to be able to do that going forward this last game. Thats just spreading everybody apart. Left tackle Braxton Jones had a tough time. Eddie Jackson is stirring memories of Mike Brown making game-changing plays in the secondary. I think if Leatherwood had excelled in practice, he probably would have started, but Matt Eberflus said the plan was to rotate him. Think there is anyone in the front seven who can be a key contributor to a top-10 defense? 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. By Brad Biggs. 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. The Bears remain on track for the No. 2 in April and are 8-8. It was. The most recent example is Washington in 2020, going 7-9 and winning the NFC East after drafting defensive end Chase Young. 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. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, Jan. 1, 2023. They finished 3-13 in 2016 and were 1-13 in 1969. But these hard times bring you closer to each other.. When you have gone through the type of season that we have, our goal this week was to start the new year off right, coach Lovie Smith said of the Jan. 1 win. Weve got to stand up. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). The Eagles were trailing 17-14 in the fourth quarter when coach Doug Pederson pulled starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who had run for both Eagles touchdowns, and inserted third-stringer Nate Sudfeld with 12:35 remaining. The Lions' Amani Oruwariye breaks up a pass intended for Chase Claypool during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. The next came on a two-play series the deep pass to Equanimeous St. Brown and David Montgomerys 7-yard touchdown run that followed. Asking better questions in meetings. You cant let Rodgers slide around in the pocket without risk all game long and not realize its the most pressing need on the roster. Its tough. 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. Advertise with us (Opens in new window) E-Edition (Opens in new window) 55-yard touchdown run: The Packers brought nickel pressure, and the Bears had an interesting design with left tackle Braxton Jones pulling. Youve got guys who are in their 10th or 11th year, theyre not here for a rebuild. We traded away a top second-round pick, very valuable. The value of the pick they received for Claypool has soared. Thats about it. Yes, they still have a path to the No. [[Dont miss] Column: Timing and good fortune help an NFL rebuild and the Chicago Bears have a little of both]. I kind of like it a little bit (later) but probably a little bit too late this year. A close look at the playoff picture and what it means for . Rehab is so much better than it was before. Heres what to know. And thats a trust throw. Houston-Carson had the No. Jay Cutler slides after running the ball during the first half. Even without the surgery, the rehabilitation was brutal, Kreutz said. Well see if hes in line to slide into the starting lineup after the bye. Not a huge deal. The Eagles had the sixth pick in the 2021 draft. Pat ODonnell (40.7 in 2019) has the mark to beat, and Adam Podlesh finished at 40.4 in 2011. Neither did with the team that drafted them as Manning was selected by the Chargers and traded to the Giants. Its part of the game. Feb 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm. (Rich Schultz/AP). Burlington Centrals Nicholas Gouriotis figures out the difference. This was the Bears seventh consecutive division loss and fourth this season. 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. (Mike Mulholland / TNS). 5 min read INDIANAPOLIS The possibility that has turned into a probability the Chicago Bears trading the No. Everybody feels that way. The franchise record is 43.9% in 1989. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). 2 pick. He had more playing time in the second half but no production to speak of. It was a bad day throwing the ball. 1 pick averaged 6.5 wins the following season since 2000. Thats good. I dont really look at it as rebuild or whatever. To get a return on the investment, they Bears would need talent around him, and as porous as the front seven is right now, I dont know how you can argue offensive line or wide receiver or any other position over defensive line when it comes to Poles first pick in April. He allowed St. Brown to eat up the cushion and get on his toes. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, who has not had a very good year, was squatting on St. Brown. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported players and assistant coaches were shocked at the move. Then it was off to the races. I wouldnt want it early. Here is the current draft order at Tankathon.com. They want to win. I dont know who was the main person behind that decision. 10b. Heres the history of how the rivalry has unfolded each decade. Let it hurt for today, a little bit (Monday) and then get back to the drawing board.. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). 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. 1 in April and are 8-8 with one week remaining. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Nov 15. 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. 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.. There is so much for each individual guy in this locker room to play for. Brad Biggs offers 10 Thoughts after every Bears game. Hes passionate about the game, but I think he was just showing his emotions, which is good to have emotion in a game, but you just have to know how to control it. He has tons of time. He does a good job asking for our input.. He was a good holder as well and then we also saw the leg talent. Criticism of Fields is off limits for some because he has generated breathtaking highlight plays while providing legitimate reason for hope. He initially pumped to Harry, and that got Alexander to jump in front of Harry. Im not shedding light on a new issue here. Safety Eddie Jackson (more on his injury situation in a bit) is out for the season, and rookie safety Jaquan Brisker missed his second straight game with a concussion. Cover longer. Santos is 18 of 20 on field goals this season. He wound up 6 for 7 for 73 yards and threw a couple nice balls to Cody Latimer. 3 vertical, which was Cobb. Bears running back David Montgomery is tackled by the Lions defense in the fourth quarter 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. 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. Yes, Fields hit Velus Jones Jr. on a schemed-up deep shot a week ago against the Bills. Condolences to the family and friends of John Flaws, who died Dec. 26. 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. Were going to take that head on. Four teams are 4-8 the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals and the Colts are 4-8-1. There are numerous other examples like that from the season. 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. 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. 10 thoughts on Bears from NFL combine. To think that there is going to be a let-up, thats not going to happen. Mixed some coverage up, held the shell to the very end most of the time. There is an easy explanation. Film review wont be enjoyable. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). 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. There were times that they got away that hurt us. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). 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? If the Browns win, the Bears would head to Pittsburgh as the Browns would place third in the division by virtue of sweeping the two games against the Steelers. The fourth award dinner will feature Mannelly, Bears long snapper Patrick Scales and former Bears Pro Bowl center Jay Hilgenberg. After that rookie running back Trestan Ebner returned punts. No one questions his playmaking ability, but really growing as a passer is going to be the next step. 10c. The latter total included an electric 55-yard touchdown on a zone read, his third touchdown run of 50-plus yards this season. Its possible the Bears low offer was based in part on Kreutz returning from a serious injury. So what is the impact of a No. 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 Tribune's Dan Wiederer and Brad Biggs break down the Bears' 15-14 loss to the 49ers on Dec. 3 . One look at their recent history against their rivals confirms that. 49-yard pass to Harry: This was a really nice second-reaction play by Fields. On Sunday at Ford Field, the Bears had two decent offensive possessions to begin, and then it turned into a good, old-fashioned butt-kicking. Thats a pretty penny to pay for a player who was the 49th selection in 2020. Rodgers had more than five seconds to throw. Its not the season-high 31-point margin or the fact the Lions had 19 more first downs. Awful.. I couldnt have played in the Super Bowl if we would have won that game. 10e. He was a technician. Poles needs to go big in free agency on the defensive line. You cant really get that anywhere else, so thats why we decided as a staff and we decided working with Justin. Brad Biggs offers his 10 thoughts after the Bears' 5th straight win, a 23-16 victory at Detroit. Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune. Six teams that had the No. Offensive line and wide receiver in whatever order you prefer probably topped most lists when the season kicked off. [Dont miss] Column: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles with a bounty of available salary-cap space can start by investing in his own players. Rodgers is now 25-5 against the Bears, including the postseason, with an eight-game winning streak in the series. [[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]. Maybe a trip to Soldier Field got his juices going a little bit. 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. Ill be really excited for next season, Claypool said last week. 21. Everybodys frustrated. When you have a trust throw, that means that hes reading it and, man, hes going to let it rip and the guys got to do a great job of stepping up and making those plays. Thats the real shame of this game. 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. 10f. 10 thoughts after the Detroit Lions demolished the Bears 41-10. On the beat for the Chicago Tribune. Heres the list of players to top 1,200 in a season since Walter Payton: Neal Anderson, Thomas Jones (twice), Matt Forte (twice), Howard. Rough game for kicker Cairo Santos, who missed an extra point wide right, his fourth missed PAT this season. Irrelevant. [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. Covering the Bears since 2001. The Bears have drafted only one kicker since taking Kevin Butler in 1985, and that was Paul Edinger (2000). It looked like the Lions played some games up front, perhaps borrowing from the game plan the Eagles used a couple of weeks ago. Tickets are available here. Thats all I can say really. How many times was Rodgers first read covered before he moved to No. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). It was a bad route by a receiver whom the Packers, who were in a world of hurt at the position after last season, allowed to walk out the door in free agency on a minimum contract to the Bears. How are we going to bounce back? 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. 10 thoughts on Bears from NFL combine. The Bears produced 15 takeaways through their first 12 games, and Jackson had four interceptions and two forced fumbles. They have a ton of work to do to catch up with the other teams. Its what he pumped to before pulling the ball down. Hes had a lot of success there.. That victory brought them to 8-8 but cost them significantly in the draft order. 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. 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. The Bears sixth consecutive loss also moved the Packers atop the NFLs all-time victory list with 787 to 786 for the Bears. St. Brown lumbered into his break. Thats why the ball was a little underthrown and turned into a really good contested catch by Harry. For instance, before the final Bears preseason game I contacted a former member of the team's front office . 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. [Dont miss] Chicago Bears Q&A: Have Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus given hints about offseason priorities? Tight end Cole Kmet has six touchdown catches half of them against the Lions. I dont know how Poles could consider a new contract for Claypool in the offseason. We got punched in the mouth. I think were talking about stingers here. Bears running back David Montgomery makes a move in the third quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the first quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. The Cardinals (4-12) and Rams (5-11) are in the mix with the Cardinals the likely opponent. Its so different now. He raised his net average to 40.5 yards with a season-high seven punts against the Lions. Sudfeld was intercepted to end his first possession and lost a fumble on the second play of his second possession. [[Dont miss] Why the Chicago Bears kept playing Justin Fields during a sack-filled, blowout loss to the Detroit Lions]. 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. You can call this a rebuild, but some guys arent here for that, you know. Thats where the Bears are. Gill and ODonnell (2014) are the only punters the Bears have drafted since Todd Sauerbrun was, gulp, a second-round pick in 1995. 2 pick had a winning record the following season and six had four wins or fewer. You cant let it come out like that because at the end of the day, thats not helping anybody. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, Jan. 1, 2023. Fields is the first Bear to accomplish that feat since Neal Anderson in 1988. I cant imagine Claypool would want to negotiate off what he has done this season. There has been speculation the team will take an extended look at Jordan Love before the end of the season. 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. So what if Kyler and them are down? A quarterback has been selected No. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. I hope people havent counted me out yet. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), You cant get used to having something like that happen. Jones hasnt returned punts since the Week 6 loss to the Washington Commanders on Oct. 13. You pay them to hit the quarterback, and thats what hes shown he can do. They were at the Green Bay 43 with 2:57 remaining when Fields tried to hit St. Brown on a deep hitch route. He still works at it every day. The back-side safety, Houston-Carson, did a nice job. 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. Its a huge problem Poles and coach Matt Eberflus must address before they can approach being competitive again. That game will be at Soldier Field. The team with the No. [Dont miss] Column: Whats ahead in the sports world for 2023? 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. The Bears would slide into the top spot if they lose to the Vikings and the Texans defeat the Colts. The Bears were 7-3 after 11 weeks that season when a thumb injury sidelined quarterback Jay Cutler. Of course, it takes only one desperate team to fall in love with one passer for something to happen. Jenkins had a stinger on the third play of the Week 15 game in Seattle last season. Just like the Packers did Sunday, the 49ers scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to win that game. The Associated Press reported that the league office could not determine the Eagles were intentionally trying to lose. Im proud of my guys, Blackwell, the dudes that came up., Said Blackwell: Were rookies but we play like were confident. Unforeseen circumstances always could change when a team would prefer some extra rest. 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. And they cant just dream about Aaron Rodgers eventually leaving Green Bay. 1 or No. This is our livelihood. Whos a better fit in the draft, Jalen Carter or Will Anderson? I think the kick returns have given him confidence. 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]. 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. Blowouts happen and the Bears have played in an abnormally high number of close games while putting together a 3-13 record. (Fans) have their expectations but at the end of the day, we have our expectations here in the locker room. Good defenses need at least two difference makers on the line, players who are so talented they elevate the play of those around them. Thats part of the legacy, Rodgers said. On the play in which defensive end James Houston stripped Fields late in the second quarter, he had wide receiver Dante Pettis on a corner route. [[Dont miss] Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren reportedly is a top team president candidate for the Chicago Bears]. Hes being more detailed and hes learning. I want to win and I want to win now. He got that extra time those were plays we had to keep covering, as long as it is. Hes got heavy hands. Right now, however that may look I dont want to get roasted for saying something too soon like I have before but I feel very confident the fans, the organization, the team will be happy.. He was frustrated, Fields said. Its hard to cover for that long but we did it throughout the game. 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. Before diving into the numbers, its worth noting a quarterback has been selected No. That has to be the goal now with players scheduled to have meetings Monday and then potentially a week off to recharge. He can hit the quarterback.. Over the previous decade, an average of 11 teams entered Week 13 with four wins or fewer, with a high of 13 (2020 and 2012) and a low of seven (2021). Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Chicago Bears OG Ja'Tyre Carter from CBS Sports Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the first quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Weve got to just cover longer. I have a lot of respect for the city and the legacy of excellence that the team and the region has. By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Sep 29, 2014 at 1:27 am Expand 1 of 102 Lance Briggs walks off the field after losing to the Packers. 34 min read 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears showed a little spunk and put up a fight against the Philadelphia Eagles, owners. Brad Biggs' "10 thoughts" By Brad Biggs. 1. Bears safety Eddie Jackson leaves on a cart in the second quarter on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. 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. It looks like a rebuilding year from the outside, but thats not how the players view the season. Everybody is different. 10a. 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