Baffoe: The Bears Aren't Not A Playoff Team, Maybe
As other NFC teams face turmoil, the Bears have a burgeoning defense and rookie quarterback with room to grow.
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As other NFC teams face turmoil, the Bears have a burgeoning defense and rookie quarterback with room to grow.
"You've got to win as you grow," offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains says of Trubisky.
Wheaton suffered a groin injury two weeks ago and has been held out of practice since.
Chicago has sent a conditional seventh-round pick to Los Angeles for help at receiver.
Jackson became the first player in NFL history with two defensive return touchdowns of at least 75 yards in a game.
Bryant's history is likely too much for the Bears to welcome in, despite his fit for their needy offense.
"When we get the ball in the secondary, we're thinking touchdowns," Jackson says.
Behind the Bears' strong play in the secondary, there are players fighting for personal gains.
There's plenty of Bears optimism after their 17-3 win against the Panthers on Sunday.
"The best defenses tend to be the ones that hit the hardest and make the most plays," Hicks said. "We want to be that type of defense."