He did a nice job of protecting the football and did not force any throws into tight spaces, but he looked uncomfortable in the pocket all game long. He is still a productive runner, and is still one of the best receiving backs in the entire NFL. Eddie Royal and Marquess Wilson are quality options, but they are not enough to carry the offense, especially with Clausen as the quarterback. It was the first time they had been shut out since a 15-0 defeat to the Buccaneers in the 2002 season finale in Champaign.
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September 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, United States of America; Chicago Bears linebacker Jared Allen (69) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Cutler did not practiced last week. “He hung in there with us”. His numbers are additionally depending on Cutlers availability, as he’s more likely to put…
“My main thing is I’m trying to win games”, Jeffery said.
The Chicago Bears are now in the process of blowing up their roster. Jay Cutler topping the list.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jeffery will play against the Oakland Raiders next weekend if he does not suffer any setbacks in practice this week.
Any help on offense will be welcomed by Chicago at this moment. Derek Carr completed 20 of 32 passes for 314 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Raiders.
Jeffery said his left calf is “fine”. “Tonight, he just came out and slang it and did what they asked”.
Fales had a strong showing against fellow third-string players in the preseason finale, but his performance should not be discredited because of the level of talent he went up against. He is still proving to be a productive player, but Forte’s value to the organization right now is extremely limited.
“I thought he had a good practice”, said coach John Fox. That has many believing that if the Bears lose one more game, they become sellers very quickly with their biggest asset, Matt Forte, up for grabs.
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