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Bears' Running Game Faces Challenge
Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor seeks help from ex-Bears coach Declan Doyle to fix struggling ground game.
In brief
Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor seeks help from ex-Bears coach Declan Doyle to fix struggling ground game. Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor aims to improve running game after poor performance against Green Bay using Ravens' run-blocking concepts and former Bears coach Declan Doyle. Originally…
Bears Running Attack Struggles
Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor tasked with finding way to kick start running attack after failing miserably against Green Bay.
Atlanta Defense Presents Challenge
Bears face Atlanta defense ranked No. 4 against the run with Kyle Monangai out due to toe injury and D'Andre Swift not fully healthy.
Ravens' Run Game Success
Ravens used run-blocking concepts Bears employ to run for 208 yards against Atlanta defense that allowed less than 68 yards this year.
Press Taylor's View
Taylor said Ravens' run game success comes from big physical group and Derrick Henry creating big run lanes.
Declan Doyle Connection
Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is former Bears offensive coordinator who might help Bears improve ground game.
Taylor's Indirect Help
Taylor said Doyle might point way for Bears to get better ground game than last week against Green Bay.
Bears Missing Key Players
Bears don't have Derrick Henry and Kyle Monangai out due to turf toe with Roschon Johnson not matching Monangai's role.
Running Game Issues
Taylor said Bears struggled to get rhythm with runs hitting and game plan felt behind the sticks.
Zavier Scott Option
Zavier Scott promoted last week but hasn't played offense despite being 6-foot-1 220-pound with tree trunk legs.
Caleb Williams Return
Caleb Williams could return with seven first downs rushing and two TDs for less than two games.
Bears Lead NFL in Rushing
Bears lead NFL in rushing but didn't look like it last week with poor ground game performance.
Ben Johnson's View
Ben Johnson said running game fundamentals aren't consistent at desired level right now.
Potential Solution
Declan Doyle might help Bears improve ground game through indirect coaching methods.
What matters most
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor aims to improve running game after poor performance against Green Bay using Ravens' run-blocking concepts and former Bears coach Declan Doyle.
