Tarik Cohen certainly made the grandest entrance of any Chicago Bears player to 2019 training camp. Not only did he arrive sporting a sharp #34 Walter Payton jersey. He was driving a pristine new ride in the form of a Polaris Slingshot. This is a three-wheeled motorcycle though it seats like a car. Whatever designation, it certainly drew attention as the running back zoomed in for his meeting with the press engines revved. Especially that of his head coach Matt Nagy
While teammates like Kyle Long and Khalil Mack fawned over the new vehicle, Cohen continued to showcase his swagger. When asked about what the goals are moving forward for the Bears, he wasn’t the least bit afraid to drop the word “dynasty.” That is what they’re ultimately striving for. This naturally will excite Bears fans. However, one person who wasn’t overly thrilled with his entrance was Nagy.
When asked at his camp press conference on Friday, he immediately sighed. It was clear he wasn’t a big fan of Cohen’s grandiose showboating.
“I knew you had to ask that question. Yeah, uh….we talked a little bit.”
When pressed on whether he was not pleased, Nagy gave a smirk.
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“I plead the 5th.”
Matt Nagy loves Cohen but wants him to be less reckless
It’s not the swagger that Nagy was upset with regarding the situation. It was the breakneck speed Cohen drove around campus at for certain stretches during his arrival. Not only did that put bystanders at risk, but himself as well. The last thing this team needs is one of its best offensive weapons getting seriously hurt doing something stupid during a stunt. It no doubt was a classic father-son lecture moment.
Nagy knows this is who he has to be sometimes. He can’t always be a buddy to the players. Sometimes he has to be the more mature adult and lay down the law. If he doesn’t, then the players will continue to make dumb decisions like that until they actually do get hurt. Sometimes a parent must be the bad guy in order to make his point. It may sound like a corner comparison, but it’s the truth. Nagy’s reaction speaks volumes to this.
