The 2022 Chicago Bears opened their preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon. Former Chicago head coach Matt Nagy lost yet another game at Soldier Field, as the Matt Eberflus-led Bears beat the Chiefs, 19-14.
Of course, when it was starters vs. starters, Chicago was over-matched, but a solid performance in the second half showed the Bears, while lacking star power, may have a deeper roster than anticipated.
I shared some thoughts and observations on the game below. The Bears travel to Seattle on Wednesday to take on the Seahawks at Lumen Field on Thursday night; it figures to include Justin Fields' most extensive action of the preseason.
Thoughts and Observations
1. First, let me start by saying that Soldier Field looked like it didn't even belong on the list of 30 NFL stadiums. Even the president of the NFLPA weighed in:It doesn't get more embarrassing than that for the Bears and for the Chicago Park District. Aren't they trying to keep them in the city? Is this the way to do that? 2. While the starting offense was missing several starters, it struggled to move the ball against KC. They didn't score any points, and Fields did get hit more than he should. But there were some positives:
- Braxton Jones held his own against legitimate competition.
- Darnell Mooney continued to show how outstanding he is.
- Fields connected with Tajae Sharpe on an unbelievable pitch and catch to convert a first down deep in Chicago's own territory.
- Khalil Herbert probably moved down to RB3 after yesterday. He was outplayed by Trestan Ebner.
- RG Michael Schofield was manhandled by KC's DL. Schofield was tossed aside by Chris Jones on the Bears' first third down, resulting in a sack. That's gotta improve.
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