A Return to Soldier Field Had Something For Everyone and Other Bears Notes

There was a time when I would have considered paying secondary ticket market prices to see Lil’ Wayne at Lollapalooza, but 2009 was a long time ago. I wish there were more artists I’d be willing to pay through the nose to go see, they’re just not out there right now. Either that, or I’m overlooking some obvious ones.

  • I could get used to Mitch Trubisky hooking up with Javon Wims on deep balls:
  • For all of Trubisky’s training camp inconsistencies, one constant is that Wims has looked great in camp. It is one of the most encouraging developments this summer, especially since Wims opened eyes during OTAs when given additional opportunities to showcase his skills. Wims was just getting his feet wet at this time last year, but is now immersed in the offense completely. Hooking up with QB1 as often as he has this summer is hopefully a start to something special.
  • It’s wild to think about how Wims started receiving extra looks in OTAs because Anthony Miller was sidelined while he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. To be clear, Mille isn’t going away any time soon. The second-year receiver is starting to get a feel for the offense again and has had his moments at training camp. Over at ESPN Chicago, Jeff Dickerson writes about a more mature Miller as he prepares to take his game to another level.
  • You can find this at the intersection of fantasy and reality:
  • Miller seems well-positioned to be a breakout performer this year. A sophomore break-through season could be in the cards for a player who put up big-time numbers as an All-American at Memphis and scored 7 touchdowns in limited action while playing with a separated shoulder. But because the Bears have so many options, it could limit the upside of Miller (or any number of Bears pass-catchers).
  • JJ Stankevitz (NBC Sports Chicago) tweets that tight end Trey Burton sat out Saturday’s practice. It was his second consecutive scheduled day off. It is good that the Bears are proceeding with caution as their top tight end target moves along in his recovery process, but there is a growing concern about the position with each missed practice. Burton and Adam Shaheen being limited makes me itchy, especially since we know how much of an impact the tight end position can have within Matt Nagy’s offense. I suppose it is good for other tight end prospects to get involved and make the most of their newfound reps, but I would feel better about the position’s prospects moving forward if the team’s best players were healthy.
  • Speed never slumps:
  • Maybe it’s just me, or maybe the Bears could conceivably run this route all day — especially against man coverage. Joel Iyiegbuniwe holds his own in coverage, but Tarik Cohen has a speed burst level that is unlike most other players.
  • Not only could Cohen run that route all day, he could do it from any number of spots in a formation. The versatility he brings to the table is unmatched and makes him one of the most valuable players on this team.
  • When it comes to the defensive side of the ball, this is a report I love to read:
  • Seriously, this was a nice snag:
  • https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/1157841987518763010

  • A troubling thought: If Buster Skrine continues to struggle, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that he ends up as nickel corner No. 3 behind Duke Shelley and McManis. To be clear, I don’t want to jump to any conclusions based on training camp or a Soldier Field practice, but Skrine’s track record is one that gives reasons to be concerned. Let’s see how this plays out over the preseason … which begins on Thursday at home against the Panthers.
  • You’ve gotta be quick, young fella:
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  • Duck madness:
  • https://twitter.com/appstatesports/status/1158015794804133888

  • So much love from the fans:
  • This is not a list you want to see your team’s starting quarterback on:
  • I see Chase Daniel is up to his old tricks again:
  • Do you want to feel good about the Chuck Pagano hire? Read this:
  • If you haven’t seen Devin Hester’s son breaking ankles and taking his opponents’ souls, you could get a chance to do so later this month:
  • https://twitter.com/D_Hest23/status/1158040070353502210

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    Luis C. Medina, who you can find on Twitter at lcm1986, has been covering the Chicago Bears at Bleacher Nation since 2017. Since then, he has written about 3 head coaches, 5 play-callers, and 11 starting quarterbacks. Previously, Luis wrote about the Cubs and MLB at BN (2015-16) and worked in the Chicago Tribune sports department (2011-16). He also co-hosted a Cubs postgame show, Outside the Ivy, in 2019.

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