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. They converted 6 of 11 (54.5%) and are now at 45.1% for the season. 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. Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in a 55-yard touchdown during the first quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Chicago Tribune. [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. Asking better questions in meetings. Eagles quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (2) and Carson Wentz (11) warm up before a game on Dec. 13, 2020. Hes in position to become only the third Bears punter to finish a season with a net average above 40 yards. Backup Caleb Hanie flopped and the Bears fell out of postseason contention. Week 6 seems like a better spot in the schedule to start giving teams a breather. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). You hear some players called multipliers because they make the guys next to them or near them better. 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. Zilch. He is big and he can move and he might fly under the radar a little more than Payne and Hargrave.. buy now, pay more later? I cant imagine Claypool would want to negotiate off what he has done this season. Not many could have predicted the fairytale first season for coach Matt Nagy in 2018. DETROIT A week earlier, the Chicago Bears kept it close for a half against the Buffalo Bills. Who can tell from a season in which the Bears have been statistically terrible throwing the football? 2 in April and are 8-8. Six teams that had the No. [[Dont miss] Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren reportedly is a top team president candidate for the Chicago Bears]. When youve got things to focus on other than the outcome or the results, it tends to increase the morale a little bit. [Dont miss] Were starting to believe. Why the Detroit Lions can provide an example for the Chicago Bears to observe this season. Alexander was sitting on it. Las Vegas isnt in the business of losing money, so the hunch is some smart people believe the Vikings wont be playing for anything and will be settled into the No. This was one of my best games passing-wise, Fields said. They have exceeded 200 once. 10e. 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]. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). 10b. 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. Hes got a massive, athletic frame and he is a powerful mover. At this point in the season, let it rip. 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. (Chris Sweda, Chicago Tribune) Ten thoughts after the Green. Hes had a lot of success there.. Chicago Tribune. I kind of like it a little bit (later) but probably a little bit too late this year. Its easy to grumble about the bye being so late in the season, but the league stretched it out because the regular season now runs through the second weekend in January. The Associated Press reported that the league office could not determine the Eagles were intentionally trying to lose. Neither did with the team that drafted them as Manning was selected by the Chargers and traded to the Giants. He squatted on the route and slowed his feet, and St. Brown just ran past him. I talked to him like, Thats not going to do anything. Houston-Carson had the No. He finished every time., Lifes a beach under the basket for Lemonts Miles Beachum. 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. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the first quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. [Dont miss] Column: Timing and good fortune help an NFL rebuild and the Chicago Bears have a little of both, the decision to keep Justin Fields in this game, [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, traded their second-round pick to the Steelers for Claypool, [Dont miss] Column: A collage of ugliness in the Chicago Bears 13th loss leaves far more reasons for concern than confidence, [Dont miss] Chase Claypool has his feet on the ground and sights set on making a big impact for the Chicago Bears, [Sign up now] Follow us on Instagram for more news, photos and behind-the-scenes looks, [Dont miss] Green Bay Packers now control their playoff chances after routing the Minnesota Vikings 41-17 for their 4th straight win. I dont know if they feel that way at Halas Hall. Blowouts happen and the Bears have played in an abnormally high number of close games while putting together a 3-13 record. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Bears quarterback Justin Fields embrace after a Packers victory at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Thats exactly what happened against a patchwork secondary that did a pretty darn good job. 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. Poles has stripped this thing down and Im not saying that was the wrong thing to do. He was excited about it.. 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. 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. He still works at it every day. If the possessions had played out differently, Leatherwood likely would have spent more time on the field. Bears running back David Montgomery is tackled by the Lions defense in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Got to give them credit. 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. He also didnt seem panicked with his team trailing by nine entering the fourth quarter. I dont know how Poles could consider a new contract for Claypool in the offseason. I dont know who was the main person behind that decision. Pass protection was solid, Fields looked more comfortable in the pocket and the Bears moved the ball well. That has to be the goal now with players scheduled to have meetings Monday and then potentially a week off to recharge. With intense fan attention on the teams draft position and the more than $100 million in salary-cap space general manager Ryan Poles will have for 2023, lets play GM with the Bears top needs. Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. 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. Fields also has a chance to be the first Bear to rush for 1,200 yards since Jordan Howard had 1,313 in 2016. Rodgers is a villain to the Bears and their fans, and he plays the role awfully well. 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 / Chicago Tribune). Mitch Trubisky poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Bears at No. Raji takes off for the end zone (on his interception return), you see me try to limp after him, Kreutz said. 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. 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. Its not an excuse next season, and Claypools production 12 receptions for 111 yards is scant. 10 thoughts after the Detroit Lions demolished the Bears 41-10. 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. To disrespect the game by going out there and not competing for 60 minutes and doing everything you can to help those players win, we will never do that as long as Im the head coach of the New York Giants, he said. 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. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). He either needs two big-time signings or to pair a marquee free agent with his first draft pick. I dont believe the possibility of dropping in the draft order will change how the Bears do business this week. Weve had a tremendous amount of success during my time against them. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). Im proud of my guys, Blackwell, the dudes that came up., Said Blackwell: Were rookies but we play like were confident. Have to play better than I did today, not putting my team in second-and-15s, taking sacks on plays that I shouldnt be getting sacked on, he said. Its possible the Bears low offer was based in part on Kreutz returning from a serious injury. Sudfeld, now the backup to Jared Goff for the Lions, hasnt thrown a pass in a regular-season game since. Eddie Jackson has a long road to recovery ahead, [Dont miss] Eddie Jacksons resurgent season has a harsh ending: Chicago Bears place the safety on injured reserve. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Bears' 24-23 loss to the Packers in Week 1 By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Sep 10, 2018 at 8:40 am Expand 1 of 43 Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky. This is our livelihood. None. There was probably a lot of people that felt good at 19-10. Bears running back David Montgomery is tackled by the Lions defense in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. 10 thoughts on Bears from NFL combine. Jones has a big, long body and he can play as a three or one technique, the scout said. The Bears remain on track for the No. Contributor to Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score. The Saints are at Tampa Bay on Monday night. Obviously won the NFC championship here. [[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] Were starting to believe. Why the Detroit Lions can provide an example for the Chicago Bears to observe this season. 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. Brad Biggs offers 10 Thoughts after every Bears 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. He had really good hands catching and molding the ball. [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. Payne plays on a terrific defensive line in Washington, lining up next to Jonathan Allen, and that group is the strength of the roster. A loss to the Vikings would have meant picking 13th. Its not the brutal offensive showing in which Justin Fields completed as many passes seven as he took sacks. Of course it was the Jaguars second straight year with the top pick. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, Jan. 1, 2023. Everyone here is disappointed where were at. Maybe he lacked trust, but Pettis was open and the Bears were on their 48-yard line trailing 21-10. Its not that the Lions produced points on six of their first seven possessions. Everybody feels that way. 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.. Were getting blown out, like just call it what it is. 10c. [[Dont miss] Column: Timing and good fortune help an NFL rebuild and the Chicago Bears have a little of both]. 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. I know I didnt. There are numerous other examples like that from the season. Fields had a 10-yard pass to tight end Cole Kmet on third-and-5 in the first quarter (two plays before the 55-yard TD run), a 15-yard pass to Chase Claypool on third-and-5 in the second quarter and a 24-yard pass to Kmet on third-and-10 in the third quarter when it looked like Fields made it all the way to his third read. Just the way he played in college, special teams coordinator Richard Hightower said. Ive seen the eagerness for him to get on the field. But were never counting Velus out. [[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]. Like just call it what it is free agent with his team trailing by nine entering the fourth quarter past... 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