With the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers set to open the season Sept. 10 at Soldier Field, Brad Biggs answers your questions about the backup quarterback, the primary running back and more.
A lot can happen between now and the start of next season, and two years is an eternity in the NFL. Remember how far the Bears went — in the wrong direction — from 2018 to 2020. Conversely, I can recall 2003, a 7-9 year in the final season for Dick Jauron. Two years later, it was an 11-5 team that would reach the Super Bowl the following year.
That is a mystery. But some clues can be instructive when looking ahead to the Packers game and wondering who will be behind Justin Fields. The Bears love everything about Tyson Bagent. That’s evident. He has exceeded probably even their greatest expectations. But GM Ryan Poles stopped short of naming him the No. 2 quarterback Wednesday, and the team re-signed Nathan Peterman to the 53-man roster Thursday morning.
Assuming health, will the running back who starts the season as the primary ball carrier be the one who finishes it that way?Bears running back Khalil Herbert carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Lions on Nov. 13, 2022, at Soldier Field. The Bears have seven wide receivers on the 53-man roster, and I have a hard time envisioning all seven will be active on game day. It’s possible the Bears will have only five active for certain games. Jones’ best path to one of those spots is being the best option as a kickoff returner. Trent Taylor is going to be the punt returner for the foreseeable future, but he has returned only eight kickoffs in his career.
The Bears spent second- and third-round picks on Gervon Dexter and Zachh Pickens. They’re hoping both turn into building blocks for the future. Pickens flashed during the preseason. Dexter had his moments in training camp. In a perfect world, one of those guys becomes will be a Jones-like player for the Bears.
The Bears’ Week 5 game is Thursday, Oct. 5, against the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field. In a short week, it’s unlikely the team will hold an actual practice. Generally, teams coming off a Sunday game and playing Thursday hold only walk-throughs. With this a road game, their schedule will be even more compact, making it difficult to activate Jenkins and get him up to speed.
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