It’s unfortunate this game didn’t count. The Bears don’t get to play this well. Like, ever.
Let’s all remind each other that this is the preseason. We’ve seen dominating performances on offense over the years in these games that don’t count. I was completely floored seeing the defense not give up points in their usual parts of every game: First and last drives of the halves. Holy shit. Now, can this please happen in the regular season?
Yes, it may feel a bit different this time around. This coach hadn’t said anything to insult our intelligence just yet. Other coaches who I will not name have said dumb shit the second they were introduced as head coach. So we shall see.
Caleb Williams was dominant on the first drive and utilized the tight ends in Kmet and Loveland. It must have felt good for him to get out there. Yes, I wanted a full half of him. But I’ll take it. Tyson Bagent came in and continued the domination. The touchdown pass he had to Tyler Scott was placed perfectly in the corner of the end zone. Rookie Luther Burden was absolutely terrific both catching and blocking. For a guy that doesn’t look well-built, those blocks he had on those two touchdowns at the goal line were terrific. The team scored on four of the first five drives. How often has that happened in the last 30 years? I also don’t think I saw any player doing anything stupid. That must be a first. Encouraging, but I am staying leveled.
One negative and it’s a big one: Terrell Smith appears to have torn his ACL. It appeared he would be a backup cornerback. Now, this secondary is even more depleted. Praying Smith recovers. Ryan Poles needs to get on the phone and try to trade for some legitimate secondary help. Jaylon Johnson is still out. Tyrique Stevenson is a shitty football player. And now with Smith going out, this is concerning.
The last preseason game is this Friday against the Chiefs. Ben Johnson said last week that while these games don’t count, they do matter. So while I don’t think the starters will play Friday (they should), this game does matter for other players to continue to get better. And there may be some of these players who are playing to stay on the team.
Fire Ryan Poles | Fire Ben Johnson 
August 21, 2025 at 9:50 pm
Both team’s starters are in at least a series or quarter.
I haven’t been this excited for a Bears season in a long time! Would even be more stoked if they traded for Parsons.