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Schrock’s report card: Grading Bears’ offense, defense in preseason win vs. Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Bears got their first real look at the backend of their 2024 roster Thursday night in a 21-17 weather-shortened win over the Houston Texans in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears’ starters watched from the sideline as third-string quarterback Brett Rypien and wide receiver Collin Johnson led them to an exhibition win in a game that was called with 3:31 left in the third quarter.
General manager Ryan Poles has been clear that it will be “hard to make” the Bears’ roster this season. There will be just a few backend roster spots up for grabs, and Thursday was a chance for those players on the fringe to make an opening statement.
Here’s a preseason report worthy of an Aug. 1 preseason game:
Passing offense
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent started Thursday’s affair and played just one series. Bagent went 2-for-3 for 16 yards before giving way to Rypien.
Rypien was crisp and efficient during his several series of work. The veteran quarterback went 11-for-15 for 166 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to Johnson. Johnson hauled in three catches for 56 yards and two scores in the win.
Tommy Sweeney and Brendan Bates each racked up 47 yards receiving as offensive coordinator Shane Waldron attacked the middle of the field with the Bears’ tight ends.
For Aug. 1, it was a good showing for the Bears’ aerial attack.
GRADE: B+
Rushing offense
Khalil Herbert showed great vision and burst during his lone series of work. The fourth-year back rushed four times for 35 yards, including a 19-yard jaunt.
Roschon Johnson saw three series of action. The Texas product ran with physicality but was unable to get much going. Johnson rushed for 24 yards on six carries.
The Bears’ backup offensive line did little to generate a consistent push Thursday night. The Bears opened the game with an offensive line…
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Publish date : 2024-08-02 04:00:19
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