It took eight seconds for the Bears to create the first impact play of the game. Giants quarterback Mike Glennon lined up in the shotgun on first-and-10 from the 25. He got the snap and looked left, waiting for one of his receivers to get open. To Glennon’s right, Trevis Gipson came unblocked and …
Defense
Despite Their Offensive Flaws, the Bears’ Defense Makes Chicago a Dangerous Team
Watching the Bears’ offense is not easy. From the offensive line’s lack of execution in blocking to Matt Nagy’s unit failing to consistently score points to inaccurate throws by Bears quarterbacks, the first six weeks of this 2020 NFL season have felt like an eternity. Let’s also not forget about …
Akiem Hicks Continues to Dominate for Inconsistent Bears Team
For a Chicago Bears team that is (somehow) undefeated through their first three games after their 30-26 comeback win over the Falcons, inconsistent play in all three phases has been a reoccurring issue this season. Sunday’s win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium featured yet another game where the Bears’ …
It’s Time Roquan Smith Becomes a Consistent Three-Down Player
The night that Roquan Smith was drafted there was a buzz around the Bears’ front office, Chicago’s defense and from the team’s passionate fanbase. For Bears head coach Matt Nagy, he saw the former Georgia linebacker as someone who could play in any given situation. “Well, for one he can play all …
What to Expect From Bears CB Jaylon Johnson's Rookie Season
When NFL Network host Steve Wyche asked former Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson what receiver he was looking forward to guarding most, Johnson took a second to think about it and then had an answer. “Davante Adams from Green Bay,” Johnson said. Four days after the interview aired on NFL Network, the …
Health, Pressure and Opportunity: Three Keys for a Successful 2020 Chicago Bears Defense
The Chicago Bears have always been known for a hard-hitting, smash-mouth style defense. But as many national analysts predicted, a slight regression took place last season as the defense wasn’t able to repeat from a spectacular 2018 campaign. Despite key players missing multiple games, a lack of …
