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Bears QB Catch-22
Bears QBs face catch-22: backup opportunities and injury risks.
In brief
Bears QBs face catch-22: backup opportunities and injury risks. Bears' backup QBs Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum face injury risks and starting challenges after Caleb Williams' hamstring injury. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Bears QB Catch-22
Bears need a starting quarterback who can handle the pressure of game speed and situational football.
“Everyone thinks backup quarterback is the greatest job in the world, and there’s a lot of good to it.”
Caleb Williams Injury
Caleb Williams pulled his hamstring, creating a starting opportunity for Tyson Bagent but also concussion symptoms.
“Bagent reported concussion symptoms on Tuesday, though, two days after relieving Williams in the fourth quarter.”
Case Keenum's Experience
Case Keenum, 38, hasn’t started since 2023 but has experience as a backup quarterback.
“I’m 43 and I have no idea how guys like Tom Brady did it, I have no idea how a guy like Aaron Rodgers is still playing.”
Dan Orlovsky's Challenges
Dan Orlovsky lists three challenges for a backup QB: game speed, risk-taking under pressure, and situational football.
“Scout team quarterbacks take risks under the pretense of testing their own starting defense, and that attitude has to shift on game day.”
Tyson Bagent's Status
Tyson Bagent’s back spasms led to a quick signing with the Bears after his contract expires next year.
“Bagent reported concussion symptoms on Tuesday, though, two days after relieving Williams in the fourth quarter.”
Case Keenum's Age
Case Keenum, 38, has no idea how to stay healthy like Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers.
“I’m 43 and I have no idea how guys like Tom Brady did it, I have no idea how a guy like Aaron Rodgers is still playing.”
Miller Moss
Miller Moss, a rookie cut by the Bears, is now their emergency quarterback after his contract expires.
“For lack a better word, I was sitting around, working out and hoping the phone was going to ring.”
Marcedes Lewis
Marcedes Lewis, 40, is the oldest Bear to play in a game, with only three others over 39.
“Marcedes Lewis, the tight end who played his age 40 season in 2.024, is the oldest Bear to appear in a game.”
Greg Landry
Greg Landry, a 14-year NFL veteran, played for the Bears in 1984 after retiring.
“Greg Landry, a 14-year NFL vet the Bears pulled out of retirement to play the 1984 regular season finale with Jim McMahon and Steve Fuller hurt.”
Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck were the top two players on the author’s 2011 Heisman ballot.
“Robert Griffin III (20) and Andrew Luck (21) were the top two players I submitted on my 2011 Heisman Trophy ballot, and they finished in that order.”
Jahdae Walker
Jahdae Walker wore a collared Nike Dri-Fit golf shirt under his practice pads two days before the Vikings game.
“Business Friday, he said.”
Bears QB Challenge
Bears QBs face a catch-22: backup opportunities and injury risks.
“Everyone thinks backup quarterback is the greatest job in the world, and there’s a lot of good to it.”
Next Steps
Bears QBs must balance injury risks with starting opportunities after Caleb Williams' hamstring injury.
“Bagent reported concussion symptoms on Tuesday, though, two days after relieving Williams in the fourth quarter.”
Bears QB Catch-22
Bears QBs face a catch-22: backup opportunities and injury risks.
“Everyone thinks backup quarterback is the greatest job in the world, and there’s a lot of good to it.”
The big picture
Bears' backup QBs Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum face injury risks and starting challenges after Caleb Williams' hamstring injury.
