I watched a similar video on YT in which they also concentrated on the performance of the OL. Yes, Wright was indeed a stud, and so was Jones and Jenkins. I was pleasantly surprised at seeing how well Ja'Tyre Carter played. If these guys can stay healthy, we have the makings of a solid line this year.
I will respectfully disagree. I would like to see Fields get as many reps in a real-time environment as possible.
From what I've read since the initial announcement is the staff felt Fields got enough game time style of reps in during the team's joint practice with the Colts this week. If this had been the last game, I might have agreed with you and wanted to see him get some action in, but he should see at least a quarter's worth or maybe even the entire 1st half when we conclude our preseason with the Bills. As for not caring about who our #2 is, it might help to remember that Fields missed two games last year and at least one of them was pretty much mandatory that he sat out. We all hope JF will be there for all 17 games, but to be safe I want the best possible alternative if he does miss more games this year.
Its a valid point.
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Bagent is making this Team. What happens to Walker & Peterman, I have no clue.
Unless Bagent completely folds like a deck of cards against the Bills this week, the Bears will undoubtedly HAVE to keep him on the 53 man roster. I see this as them having no other choice. There's simply no way this kid going will remain a Bear if Poles tries to get cute and hide him on the practice squad. There are 31 other teams in this league and it will only take one to snatch him up in a NY minute. Now the guy who'll likely suffer from this development is Peterman, being the Bears have a lot more $$$ invested in Walker. This is despite the fact that Peterman has actually been pretty decent himself so far and has without question outperformed Walker, who frankly has played like shit. And from what I've been reading in the rags, Walker hasn't looked much better during practices as well. But he has more real game experience and again the money factor might swing the decision his way.
Walker has another bad performance, guaranteed millions or not, cut him.
Hey, from an armchair GM standpoint, I could not agree more - I'd cut his ass yesterday. But who knows how the thinking goes with the Bears brass when it comes to contracts and shit.
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Damn...........
Report: Chicago Bears Starting Offensive Lineman Likely Out Six Weeks With Injury
The Chicago Bears could be without one of their best offensive linemen to start the regular season. The Bears have had many injuries to key players this preseason.
When healthy Jenkins might just be our best OL. But therein lies the dilemma. The man cannot stay heathy. Not sure who will step in as the interim LG, could be Carter, Leatherwood, or Borom. Regardless, this will be a real test as to the quality of depth.
Hated Walker as our choice as a backup. Our backup QB matters more than other teams. Over the course of Fields career - he's going to miss some games. Most seasons, I imagine, will not be full 17 game seasons. We will likely need our backup to make a spot start or two (minimum) per season. Walker was not good in Carolina. He's been awful and now we're in a position where our choices are Walker, an undrafted rookie from a DII school, or the infamous Nate Peterman.
Just when I was thinking "We're doing a good job with injuries this pre-season".Damn...........
Report: Chicago Bears Starting Offensive Lineman Likely Out Six Weeks With Injury
The Chicago Bears could be without one of their best offensive linemen to start the regular season. The Bears have had many injuries to key players this preseason.
When healthy Jenkins might just be our best OL. But therein lies the dilemma. The man cannot stay heathy. Not sure who will step in as the interim LG, could be Carter, Leatherwood, or Borom. Regardless, this will be a real test as to the quality of depth.