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Bye week grades for the Bears 2022 rookie draft class
The Chicago Bears won’t be taking the field this weekend due to their bye week, but it presents a good opportunity to evaluate their 11 draft picks they selected earlier this spring.
Some players have stood out in big ways, while others have disappointed despite getting numerous opportunities. And then there’s the other group that has seen just a few snaps here and there, waiting for their opportunity to make an impact.
After 13 games, here are our grades for the 2022 Bears draft class.
Not everyone can stick on the Bears final roster, but here are eight players we believe made a great case following the preseason.
The regular season is just days away for the Chicago Bears now that both training camp and the preseason have concluded. But before they take the field against the San Francisco 49ers in week one, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus must trim the roster down from 80 players to 53. This means plenty of tough decisions will be made regarding bubble players who have given everything they have since training camp began in late July.
Cutting 27 players isn’t easy for an NFL general manager and while some are easy to spot, it also becomes clear as to who has earned a place on the team. Here are eight players we believe have made a great case to stick on the Bears final roster.
There are a number of Bears players on the roster bubble who need to impress in the preseason finale against the Browns.
The Chicago Bears will wrap the preseason against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, and there are a number of players vying for roster spots and starting jobs.
While the starters will play the first half, there are a number of players on the roster bubble who will get their opportunities to show why they’re deserving of a roster spot — whether it’s with Chicago or another team.
Ahead of Chicago’s preseason finale, we’re taking a look at some roster bubble players to keep an eye on against Cleveland:
Here are 10 players we’re keeping an eye on when the Bears take the field this preseason one last time before the regular season begins.
The preseason is about to come to a close for the Chicago Bears, but before they finalize their rosters for the regular season, they have a date with the Cleveland Browns. The Bears take on the Browns this Saturday evening in their preseason finale, beginning at 6:00 p.m. CT. With one last preseason game, the starters get a chance for a tune up, the bubble players have one last opportunity to earn a roster spot, and the team can go for an undefeated record before the real games begin.
With the starters likely playing well into the second quarter, according to head coach Matt Eberflus, it seems every healthy player will take the field at some point on Saturday night. That gives fans plenty to watch for throughout the game. Here are 10 players we’re keeping an eye on when the Bears take the field one last time before the regular season begins.
The Bears won their second preseason game on Thursday, beating the Seahawks 27-11 on the road. We break down the game here:
The Chicago Bears faced the Seattle Seahawks in the team’s second preseason game. The Bears are now 2-0 in the preseason following their 27-11 victory over Seattle.
Despite Seattle playing quarterback Geno Smith into the third quarter, the Bears’ passing defense played lights out en route to Thursday’s victory.
Though it’s only preseason, fans have much to like about Matt Eberflus and how he coaches this team. It’s more of an old-school approach, tailoring the offense and defense to fit their players, instead of trying to force a scheme.
Here’s everything we know about the Bears’ preseason win against the Seahawks:
Bears safety Elijah Hicks scored a touchdown on a Seahawks muffed punt to extend Chicago’s lead to 17-0 at halftime.
The Chicago Bears special teams came up big in the final minute of the first half to add to their lead.
Nursing a 10-0 lead in the final minute of the first half, Bears punter Trenton Gill booted a 43-yard punt to Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson, who muffed the punt on Seattle’s 9-yard line.
Safety Davontae Harris was the first Bears player to reach the ball, but it was rookie safety Elijah Hicks who recovered it for the touchdown to extend Chicago’s lead to 17-0 at the end of the first half.
Special teams stays ready 💯
📺: #CHIvsSEA on ESPN pic.twitter.com/FDuzdCQSkh
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 19, 2022
The Bears lead 17-0 at halftime.
Here are 10 Bears players to keep an eye on throughout the game Thursday evening against the Seattle Seahawks.
It’s only the middle of August but it feels like the grind of the regular season for the Chicago Bears given the NFL’s unique preseason scheduling. The Bears are playing on the west coast on a short week, taking on the Seattle Seahawks in a primetime matchup for their second preseason game.
The game will likely feature most of the team’s reserves, with most starters only getting around 6-10 plays, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Still, it’s a great opportunity to watch players who are looking to either continue their strong preseason campaigns, or others who are trying to get one started.
Here are 10 Bears players to keep an eye on throughout the game on Thursday evening.
The Bears will face the Seahawks on Thursday. Here’s one player at each position group we’re watching for Chicago.
The Chicago Bears will face off against the Seattle Seahawks in their second preseason game on Thursday night.
Head coach Matt Eberflus said that starters will be limited to around 6-10 reps — or a couple of series — with such a short turnaround. Still, there are plenty of players to keep an eye on — from rookies looking to make an impact to veterans fighting for a roster spot.
Ahead of Chicago’s second preseason game, here’s a look at one player to watch from each Bears position group.
The Bears kick off the preseason against the Chiefs on Saturday, and there are a number of players vying for roster spots.
The Chicago Bears kick off the preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, and there are a number of players vying for roster spots and starting jobs.
While the starters will play around 15 to 20 snaps, it’s the players on the roster bubble who will see plenty of opportunities on Saturday. There are a number of players who have made waves during training camp, but they’ll need to have it translate to the preseason, where they’ll see their first live action of the summer.
Ahead of Chicago’s preseason opener, we’re taking a look at some roster bubble players to keep an eye on against Kansas City:
From position battles to trade requests, here are our bold predictions ahead of Bears training camp 2022.
We’re now just hours away from Chicago Bears training camp officially getting underway as all players are scheduled to report to Halas Hall beginning on Tuesday.
For a team that’s under new leadership from the top down, there’s a lot that can happen when practices begin later in the week. Position battles will ramp up, preseason darlings will emerge, key veterans will be in danger of being cut, and perhaps even a trade takes place. Here are our bold predictions ahead of Bears training camp 2022.
