With Manning sidelined for multiple weeks, the Broncos will look to add depth at quarterback. The question is whether this is a short-term fix or long-term solution. The touchdown was a 48-yard pass play from Osweiler to Demaryius Thomas. They ran the ball very well and I think that’s what they’re trying to get back to, is running the ball well and then setting up the play-action and boot game with it.
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Osweiler will also be starting next week, against the New England Patriots. The final drive when the Bears finally did punch it in, they failed on the two-point conversion. Florio went further though, citing a source that said Manning intends to play in 2016 even if he won’t be playing for the Broncos.
Well, at least that was what several of them pointed to as a bonding moment for a team that had lost two straight games and was going on the road with its regular starting quarterback, Peyton Manning, sitting at home injured.
The Bears are now 4-6 on the season and have a quick turnaround before their next game. Osweiler is 25 years old and signifies the future.
Osweiler was 20-of-27 passing for 250 yards against the Bears without turning the ball over. They are clearly making strides under Fox, who split with Denver in January after leading the Broncos to four first-place finishes in the division and a trip to the Super Bowl.
“We did a good job last week, but it don’t matter anymore because we didn’t do a good job today, and that’s all that matters”, linebacker Shea McClellin said.
The Chicago Bears had chance after chance after chance on offense Sunday.
It’s just a matter of him getting healthy and back on his feet which may be asking a lot of him, but you better believe that he is going to do everything he can to back into the line-up especially knowing the Patriots and Tom Brady are coming to town.
That’s been a season-long issue for a team that came in 28th at scoring touchdowns inside the red zone.
“We have to start faster than that”, linebacker Shea McClellin said. “I just want him to get healthy and do whatever he can to do that”. Brady is quickly running out of warm bodies to throw to, and may have to rely on the rush and defense a bit more.
STRIKING EARLY: Opponents continue to score early on the Bears.
For the third week in a row, the Bears had to come from behind.
Chicago Bears nose tackle Bruce Gaston (76) celebrates after sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Broc …
“It was encouraging for a first start in this league”, Kubiak said of Osweiler’s debut.
Ronnie Hillman carried a season-high 21 times for 102 yards. They were still missing some of their top playmakers on offense. It seems that Manning has a plantar fascia injury to his left foot, and there is the possibility that his season may be over.
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Receiver Eddie Royal (knee) sat out his third in a row.
