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Bears vow faith in kicker Cairo Santos after 2 misses in downpour

Even though Santos had missed an extra point in a deluge of rain five minutes earlier, the Bears didn’t seriously consider going for a two-point conversion after scoring their last touchdown Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Luke Getsy’s resolve breathes hope into Bears’ running game

The Bears averaged just 2.7 yards per carry against the 49ers in the opener, but never gave up on it — they finished with 99 yards on 37 carries. “We just have to stick to the plan and not get too caught up by the result too much right now.…

Chicago Sun-Times

Luke Getsy knows from experience not to write off 0-1 Packers

Getsy was the quarterbacks coach/pass game coordinator last season when the Packers lost their season opener 38-3 to the Saints. Aaron Rodgers had a passer rating of 36.8. Rodgers won 13 of his next 14 games, though, and the Packers landed the top playoff seed.

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Justin Fields bounced back — but now he needs a complete game

As the Bears spend the season searching for signs that Fields can be their quarterback for the next decade, they want to see steady play to go with his flashes of athletic brilliance. Fields had good drives, quarters, and halves last season. His ability to turn the page at halftime…

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Bears notes: RB Khalil Herbert makes case for more carries by shining in opener

Plus, a look at cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s shutdown performance, the right guard debate and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

7 Takeaways from the Bears’ comeback victory over the 49ers

From Justin Fields outdueling Trey Lance to the impactful play of the Bears rookies, here are our takeaways from Sunday's win.

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Former Packers WR Equanimeous St. Brown catches TD pass in first game with Bears

Equanimeous St. Brown, who caught one touchdown pass in four seasons with the Packers, caught his first for the Bears in Week 1 on Sunday.

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Tick, tick, tick: It’s only Year 2, but Bears QB Justin Fields must prove himself quickly

The people who drafted him got fired, and the new administration needs clarity on whether Fields can help the Bears “take the North and never give it back.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Ryan Poles clearing his own path as Bears GM

After facing early hurdles as a rookie general manager, the 36-year-old Poles is showing signs of growing into the job. Making the job his own and rising above the debilitating dysfunction at Halas Hall could be a big key in succeeding where others have failed.

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Repeat after me: This will not be pretty

Hopefully, Justin Fields can show more in his second season than a deft ability to regurgitate play calls.

Chicago Sun-Times

First things first — a checklist for Bears’ offensive improvement

First-down yardage ... third-and-short conversions ... a screen game ... scoring in the third quarter ... though Justin Fields is a potential franchise quarterback, simple things will be key to Luke Getsy & Co. breaking a 30-year drought of sustained success for the Bears’ offense.

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Bears’ season opener will reveal if Justin Fields is on track as franchise QB

Belief in Fields within the organization is at an all-time high now that he’s fully empowered as the starter and a team captain. The season opener is the grand reveal, where everyone will find out how real all the talk is.

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Bear Necessities: Run game will be important factor as Chicago faces the 49ers

The Bears will debut their new-look offense Sunday against the 49ers, and establishing the run game will be key.

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6 reasons for optimism as Bears face the 49ers in Week 1

As the Bears prepare for the 49ers, there are reasons to be encouraged about Chicago heading into Sunday's game.

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Bears OC Luke Getsy explains what he’s looking for on offense vs. 49ers

Bears OC Luke Getsy will be looking for three things from his offense when they face the 49ers.

Chicago Tribune

‘You can see the hunger.’ What drives Justin Fields to change perceptions of the Chicago Bears offense in the QB’s 2nd season?

If everything had gone exactly as designed, Justin Fields would have taken the shotgun snap on third-and-8, eased through his five-step drop, then waited without anxiety for Equanimeous St. Brown to pop open on a dig route.

Chicago Sun-Times

1st-and-10: Keeping Justin Fields healthy is Job 1 for Bears in 2022

Matt Eberflus’ approach is to practice hard, play hard and develop mental and physical toughness. Doing that and avoiding major injuries — starting with Fields, but throughout the roster — might be his biggest challenge.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears 2022 preview: Will the arrow be pointing up in January?

Bears beat writer Mark Potash takes a look at some key questions heading into Matt Eberflus’ first season as head coach. It all starts with Justin Fields — where will he rank among NFL quarterbacks at the end of the season?

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Bears QB Justin Fields peaked in the preseason at the perfect time

We've seen strong preseasons from Bears QBs in the past. But Justin Fields saving his best game for last is encouraging for Week 1.

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NFC North Preview and Predictions: Behind the Pack, a Dark Horse Could Emerge

Despite a key loss, the Packers are still the strong favorite in a division otherwise stocked with teams in transition.

Chicago Sun-Times

No Lion: Bears’ ‘O’ may not be O so bad

It was only a preseason game, but Justin Fields & Co. might not be as horrible as Mike Martz says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears o-line update: Braxton Jones, Teven Jenkins looking good, for starters

Jones, a fifth-round pick from Southern Utah, is expected to start the regular-season opener against the 49ers. Jenkins has established himself at right guard after moving there on Aug. 15 — though trade rumors persist.

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Next step could be a giant leap for Justin Fields

Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy isn’t going to fuel anticipation of a Fields breakthrough. But WR Darnell Mooney said Fields is ready to blossom, starting with Week 1 vs. the 49ers. “That team passed on him. So they’re gonna have to pay a little bit for that.”

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For Bears’ Luke Getsy, ‘gloves are off’ with start of regular season

Saturday’s performance reflected as well on the Bears’ first-time play-caller as anyone on the field. Whether Getsy can do it in the opener against a championship-contending 49ers team is another question altogether.

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Bears’ offense feels ‘normal’ to QB Justin Fields, and that’s a good start

Fields had good results against the Browns on Saturday, but the aesthetics are more telling that the statistics.

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