Heres the list of players to top 1,200 in a season since Walter Payton: Neal Anderson, Thomas Jones (twice), Matt Forte (twice), Howard. 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. [Dont miss] Chicago Bears Q&A: Have Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus given hints about offseason priorities? Gill and ODonnell (2014) are the only punters the Bears have drafted since Todd Sauerbrun was, gulp, a second-round pick in 1995. Nose tackle Ted Washington suffered a torn Lisfranc ligament on his final snap with the Bears in 2002 in Atlanta. Brad Biggs offers his 10 thoughts after the Bears came up short in a 38-31 loss to the Patriots. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). 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. Hightower said Jones has shown improvement tracking and catching the ball in practice. Burlington Centrals Nicholas Gouriotis figures out the difference. 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. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts after the Bears' three-game winning streak ended with a 31-28 loss to the Dolphins. Alexander was sitting on it. He finished every time., Lifes a beach under the basket for Lemonts Miles Beachum. You cant let it come out like that because at the end of the day, thats not helping anybody. 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.. By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Sep 19, 2022 at 5:33 am Expand 1 of 69 Bears quarterback Justin. The Bears are locked into fourth place in the NFC North and will have a road game against the Commanders at FedEx Field. Its a huge problem Poles and coach Matt Eberflus must address before they can approach being competitive again. 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. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Asking better questions in meetings. Bears running back David Montgomery is tackled by the Lions defense in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Week 6 seems like a better spot in the schedule to start giving teams a breather. I dont know when the answers will come, but there should be indicators next season if the Bears can improve the personnel around him. Lions fans make some noise on a third down attempt by the Bears in the second quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. [[Dont miss] Will the Chicago Bears leave Soldier Field for Arlington Heights? The troubling thing is what do coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles have to feel generally excited about when building this roster? 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. Had the Bears won and advanced to Super Bowl XLV, Kreutz would not have been available. Two years remain on the four-year contract extension he signed in January 2020. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). I dont know if they feel that way at Halas Hall. 3 vertical, which was Cobb. The Bears remain on track for the No. Entering Week 17, the Bears were 32nd and the Steelers 24th. Criticism of Fields is off limits for some because he has generated breathtaking highlight plays while providing legitimate reason for hope. The Bears had three tight ends on the field showing a heavy play-action look, and Fields cut loose a bomb to the speedster. Thats fine. 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. No one questions his playmaking ability, but really growing as a passer is going to be the next step. Fields two interceptions came late, the first a killer as the Bears were trailing 20-19 and on the move with plenty of time. If youve spent too much time wondering what kind of prize could be waiting for Poles at the top of the draft, you may have overlooked the reality that a stud pass rusher, defensive tackle, wide receiver or left tackle (you pick the position) wont transform this roster. St. Brown lumbered into his break. Fields came off the pump and looked front side, didnt like it, spun out and then came back side to hit Harry. Before diving into the numbers, its worth noting a quarterback has been selected No. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. It depends, though. 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.. He either needs two big-time signings or to pair a marquee free agent with his first draft pick. [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. Brad Biggs offers 10 Thoughts after every Bears game. If it isnt too windy against the Vikings, perhaps Gill can become No. Bears quarterback Justin Fields keeps the ball for a rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022. Chicago Tribune. 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. Maybe he lacked trust, but Pettis was open and the Bears were on their 48-yard line trailing 21-10. But its a big-picture problem when week after week, the passing game cannot generate consistent highlights. Matt Eberflus referenced the finale when talking about the decision to keep Justin Fields in this game late. So what if Kyler and them are down? (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Ive been hearing it from fans for 15 years down there, so I dont expect anything to be different, he said. Thats where the draft pick comes into play. Hicks had good coverage on the 14-yard touchdown pass to Watson on fourth-and-4 late in the second quarter. Based on that, this trade can only be viewed as a win in Pittsburgh. [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. Raji takes off for the end zone (on his interception return), you see me try to limp after him, Kreutz said. I felt really comfortable out there in the passing game. 10 thoughts on Bears from NFL combine. As for the Vikings plan? They locked down our guys. Chicago Tribune reporters Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer analyze Jay Cutler's situation with the Bears. He raised his net average to 40.5 yards with a season-high seven punts against the Lions. 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. Odds are decent none of them will be a Week 1 starter in 2023. Two veteran personnel men I talked to at the time of the deal liked the move for the Bears, but one pointed out they paid a new-car price for a used vehicle. 2 for the sake of this conversation) into a bounty of first-round picks. However, any individual or organization not scheduled for an oral . Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Fields is the first Bear to accomplish that feat since Neal Anderson in 1988. Hes become a better pro off the field. I grew up, said it many times, watching WGN was one of the few channels we had on our TV, so I grew up watching Cubs games and Bulls games, so Ive been a fan of Chicago sports for a while. 2 in the 2017 NFL draft. 2, saw he also was covered and then started surfing around the pocket to buy time? 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 Packers went on to win 21-14. Of those 23 teams, four reached the playoffs the next season. He scrambled forever on second down and threw deep to Christian Watson. A lot of great memories here over the years. 1.. On the beat for the Chicago Tribune. 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. 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. We still are rolling with Dante (Pettis) as of right now just because hes really having good success. The quarterback is told to rip it when the receiver starts to sink his hips, but the receiver has to sell it and get the cornerback to open his hips and run and Alexander never did that. Thats about it. You pay them to hit the quarterback, and thats what hes shown he can do. He was a good holder as well and then we also saw the leg talent. 10 thoughts after the Bears lost 15-14 Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field against the 49ers. We just didnt have it. Thats just spreading everybody apart. The Vikings are running away with the North and have clinched at least a tie at 10-2. Ryan Poles traded the 2023 sixth-round pick he received from the Chargers in the Khalil Mack trade back to Los Angeles for two seventh-round picks: 254th and 255th. On fourth down, the Packers ran a divide concept, pairing a corner route with Randall Cobb running a post. Thats exactly what happened against a patchwork secondary that did a pretty darn good job. Previously theyve waited until the fourth quarter to melt down. I moved around a decent amount, held on to the ball at times, and I went to the ground one time, Rodgers said. Thats the risk with a move like this. 2 in April and are 8-8. Houston had run through Jones midsection and sacked both the left tackle and Fields on the play, one of three sacks for the rookie. The Saints are at Tampa Bay on Monday night. They finished 3-13 in 2016 and were 1-13 in 1969. 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.. Santos is 18 of 20 on field goals this season. Jay Cutler slides after running the ball during the first half. It was a bad day throwing the ball. General manager Ryan Poles was asked what he hoped to see from Fields in the final weeks during the WBBM-AM 780 pregame show. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field during warmups at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. If the possessions had played out differently, Leatherwood likely would have spent more time on the field. The Bears have become excellent on third down. 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). 5 min read INDIANAPOLIS The possibility that has turned into a probability the Chicago Bears trading the No. You cant half-ass a rebuild and the team has more than $88 million in dead salary-cap space this season, clearing the books for a fresh start in 2023. 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. 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. Hes got heavy hands. Thats not a knock on Borom, but the Leatherwood experiment isnt working. He wound up 6 for 7 for 73 yards and threw a couple nice balls to Cody Latimer. The Bears produced 15 takeaways through their first 12 games, and Jackson had four interceptions and two forced fumbles. There probably has been a shift after 13 games, and Sundays loss just about cemented it for me while allowing for some things to shift slightly with four games remaining. The upshot of the whole thing? Stroud and Will Levis) is good enough that we would see that kind of movement. 1. He had more playing time in the second half but no production to speak of. We had that Washington Thursday night game (Oct. 13), which was kind of like a bye week. 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. Of course, the stats wont show that. 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. 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. Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in a 55-yard touchdown during the first quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Oct 03, 2016 at 8:02 am. Eddie will recover. Feb 21 Taking questions for this week's #Bears Mailbag. Ive enjoyed playing here. Not all Lisfranc injuries lead to the operating room. Almost immediately, he had blitzing cornerback Keisean Nixon in his face and he shook Nixon out of his cleats. The Vikings were hammered by the Green Bay Packers 41-17 on Sunday. Flaws, 58, worked for years on the WBBM-AM 780 radio crew, holding a parabolic microphone on the sideline. All these guys got to learn how to be pros. What else is there in the way of building blocks, guys who can be difference makers on offense? Does Fields have a guy he legitimately can trust right now? (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). 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. A close look at the playoff picture and what it means for . 1. 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. buy now, pay more later? I cant imagine Claypool would want to negotiate off what he has done this season. 7a. MINNEAPOLIS 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears lost for the ninth time in their last 12 games, finishing the 2021 season at 6-11 with a 31-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank. Heres where it gets interesting. Kreutz had a stable Lisfranc injury and did not need surgery, which of course is preferable. They need more help at wide receiver. 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. Guys were angry and they should be. Were going to take that head on. So Fields knew he had a one-on-one outside to St. Brown. St. Brown needed to create separation and work his way back to the football. I dont know how Poles could consider a new contract for Claypool in the offseason. Hes disruptive. He is big and he can move and he might fly under the radar a little more than Payne and Hargrave.. Thats all I can say really. That game will be at Soldier Field. 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. ]. I thought it was important to add another impact player to go along with the guys we currently have. 10a. We traded away a top second-round pick, very valuable. 21. Washington wound up winning 20-14 to advance to the playoffs. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Poles needs to go big in free agency on the defensive line. Speaking of the bye, the Bears have been particularly bad after a week off. A quarterback has been selected No. 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. When youve got things to focus on other than the outcome or the results, it tends to increase the morale a little bit. Strong safety Jaquan Brisker had a really rough game against the Lions. Well have to wait and see. And that also means it's rumor season which leads into the first question for the Tribune's Brad Biggs in this week's Bears mailbag. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE NEWSLETTER - The weekly Bears breakdown you need to read, delivered to your inbox [Dont miss] The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 206 times in the past 100 years. Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Bears coach Matt Eberflus on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Everybody is different. Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune. It looks like a rebuilding year from the outside, but thats not how the players view the season. 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. Is it possible? Obviously to start games, hes been outstanding. A week after New York Jets quarterback Mike White threw for 308 yards in his fifth career start, the Bears prepared to face Aaron Rodgers with three rookies in the secondary to go with cornerback Jaylon Johnson and safety DeAndre Houston-Carson, who had 95 snaps on defense through the first 12 games. 1 draft pick is . Weve had a tremendous amount of success during my time against them. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, who has not had a very good year, was squatting on St. Brown. 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. This isnt new for a guy who has had a difficult time remaining on the field. Covering the Bears since 2001. Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. 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. The Tribune's Dan Wiederer and Brad Biggs break down the Bears' 15-14 loss to the 49ers on Dec. 3 . Turns out the Bears had no QB hits on Jimmy Garoppolo in a 33-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 31, 2021, at Soldier Field. Right now, weve flipped the all-time series. Hes slow coming out of his break. Jenkins had a stinger on the third play of the Week 15 game in Seattle last season. The Cardinals (4-12) and Rams (5-11) are in the mix with the Cardinals the likely opponent. 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. He should have thrown to the flat. 2 pick averaged 6.0 wins the following season since 2000. Hes being more detailed and hes learning. [[Dont miss] Eddie Jacksons resurgent season has a harsh ending: Chicago Bears place the safety on injured reserve]. We were locking them up in scramble drills. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). Hes gotten better in every facet of his game, not even just that, Hightower said. 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. Bears safety Eddie Jackson leaves on a cart in the second quarter on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. Take that shot and miss and its the kind of move that can cripple a franchise for half a decade or longer. I actually thought I broke my leg, Kreutz said. They played a lot of coverage, a lot of two-high, Rodgers said. He didn't really have to do anything at all, but he did well with the few opportunities he was given to pass. I dont know who was the main person behind that decision. The Bears would slide into the top spot if they lose to the Vikings and the Texans defeat the Colts. 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. Bears running back David Montgomery is tackled by the Lions defense in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Obviously won the NFC championship here. The value of the pick they received for Claypool has soared. Would he say so if the answer was no? 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. This one was so bad, though, that it would seem disingenuous for the Bears to suggest there were flashes of progress with one week remaining in the season. I know I didnt. I thought the corner made a nice play. Back in January, Ballard said he'd do whatever it took to land a quarterback as the franchise guy in Indianapolis. Whos a better fit in the draft, Jalen Carter or Will Anderson? 1 pick had a winning record the following season, and seven had four wins or fewer. Some believe quarterback Justin Fields is the long-awaited replacement for Sid Luckman. Washington needed to win the game to win the division. Right now, I speak for myself, Ive got to play better, veteran safety DeAndre Houston-Carson said. Ir Christopher T. Alilstreiii of this, city and an uu.ifiov.n woman were found dead in a!t-:: roi in the itoulevaril liolel, at 1:'." 1 Broadway, this . Seeing the Packers move ahead of the Bears in the all-time win column was important too. I hope people havent counted me out yet. The Cardinals have used four starting quarterbacks in the last four weeks. 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. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported players and assistant coaches were shocked at the move. After that rookie running back Trestan Ebner returned punts. Apparently not enough to warrant a chance late in the season in a setting that would not involve wind. 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. In view of the limited time available to hear witnesses, oral testimony at this hearing will be from invited witnesses only. The franchise record is 43.9% in 1989. [[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. Thats a good first step toward evaluating the Raiders 2021 first-round pick. Ive just got to keep improving and keep getting better.. Chicago Tribune. How are we going to bounce back? Chicago Tribune. They were at the Green Bay 43 with 2:57 remaining when Fields tried to hit St. Brown on a deep hitch route. There was probably a lot of people that felt good at 19-10. [[Sign up now] Follow us on Instagram for more news, photos and behind-the-scenes looks]. Bears linebacker Joe Thomas made 12 tackles. [[Dont miss] Were starting to believe. Why the Detroit Lions can provide an example for the Chicago Bears to observe this season. Good defenses need at least two difference makers on the line, players who are so talented they elevate the play of those around them. His rebound downs Marian Catholic. By Brad Biggs. 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. Heres the history of how the rivalry has unfolded each decade. But he turns 30 in February, and with the Bears trending younger, I wonder if hes a little old to be the guy Poles wants to make a huge splash with, especially with the Bears just starting to reset the roster after a season of tearing it down. Smooth and cool., Photos: Northwestern loses to Penn State 68-65 in overtime, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. It was almost like zone-read power with the back-side tackle, Jones, coming across. He does a good job asking for our input.. Akiem Hicks was held out. He saluted the crowd after Christian Watsons 46-yard touchdown run on a jet sweep sealed the game with 1:51 remaining. For one person, Week 6 could be just where they needed it. The run defense has been suspect almost weekly, and the Bears lack anything resembling a difference maker on the defensive line. Why else have him inactive and Larry Borom in uniform? The Bears have tied the franchise record for most losses in a season. Thats what it felt like. 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. 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. I talked to him like, Thats not going to do anything. 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