The Chicago Bears coordinators spoke with reporters Thursday morning earlier than observe as they put together for the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at Soldier Field.
Here are three issues we heard.
1. It could possibly be a battle of rookie quarterbacks Sunday.
Multiple experiences said Thursday that Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is not going to play due to a again damage he suffered within the Week 6 win over the New England Patriots.
The Raiders may flip to both veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O’Connell. Hoyer, who has been within the league since 2009 and began 5 video games for the Bears in 2016, crammed in for Garoppolo towards the Patriots. O’Connell, the Stevenson and Purdue product who was a 2023 fourth-round choose, began in an Oct. 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers when Garoppolo was out.
“We’re just studying both quarterbacks, studying their tendencies, whether they like to go downfield or like to throw the ball short,” security Jaquan Brisker stated. “We know they’re probably going to start off by trying to get the ball out, trying to get rhythm throws and things like that. … Regardless we’ll be prepared for whoever starts at quarterback.”
The Bears, in the meantime, are getting ready to begin undrafted rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent on Sunday as starter Justin Fields sat out his second straight observe with a proper thumb damage.
Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy stated Bagent has achieved an excellent job of speaking with the Bears this week about what he understands and doesn’t as they craft their recreation plan. And he praised the work Bagent did as much as this week to be prepared for the chance.
“Tyson’s done a really nice job since the time he got here diving into learning the scheme, getting to know the players, the chemistry part of it,” Getsy stated. “He works hard every single day after practice, spends time grabbing guys and making sure anything that they need, he’s there to help.”
2. Right sort out Darnell Wright sat out observe with a shoulder damage.
Wright was restricted in observe Wednesday however then sat out Thursday. It’s a serious improvement to look at given the Bears’ ongoing damage points on the offensive line.
They already will probably be with out left sort out Braxton Jones, who stays on injured reserve with a neck damage. And proper guard Nate Davis is out this week with an ankle damage. Larry Borom is filling in for Jones, however it’s unclear who would take over if Wright is out. Frequent shuffling on the road has messed with its chemistry, which Getsy stated is “critical.”
“Any time you have that turnover you have to deal with it,” Getsy stated. “That’s our league, right?. People get hurt. Seventeen games is a long season. There’s nothing you can really do about it. But chemistry is extremely important. I think about some of the years that were the best I’ve ever been around, it’s usually when you have health up front.”
Along with Fields, Wright and Davis, security Eddie Jackson (foot), cornerback Terell Smith (mononucleosis), operating again Roschon Johnson (concussion), offensive lineman Dan Feeney (knee) and tight finish Marcedes Lewis (relaxation) sat out observe.
3. Rasheem Green continues to be a power for the Bears particular groups unit.
When Green received his hand on Greg Joseph’s extra-point kick simply earlier than halftime of Sunday’s recreation at Soldier Field, Richard Hightower was the least stunned particular person within the stadium. Hightower has appreciated Green’s ability set since properly earlier than the veteran defensive lineman signed a one-year cope with the Bears in April. And he has seen firsthand over the past six months how laborious Green works at his craft.
Plus, Green has a longtime observe report of swatting kicks. He blocked three kicks throughout his first 5 seasons within the league and has added two extra for the Bears this season, rejecting Joseph’s PAT strive Sunday 4 weeks after he blocked a 40-yard field-goal try by Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin in Tampa, Fla.
“‘Sheem has done a phenomenal job, an outstanding job,” Hightower said. “He’s particular in that section.”
Hightower was fast to credit score the efforts of Dylan Cole, Gervon Dexter, Dominique Robinson, Justin Jones and Brisker for serving to create that chance for Green.
“It’s a part of our game we want to continue to grow,” Hightower stated.
Still, Hightower recommended Green’s consideration to element for making him a weapon for the Bears in that section.
“He studies the game. He knows the guys he’s going against,” Hightower stated. “He’s a really great teammate. Everybody loves him. It’s like anything else. When have got a special returner back there or you have a guy who is really good at something (else), then the other guys pick up their level of play because, hey, this could help us win.”
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Source: www.bostonherald.com