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Chicago Bears Preseason Week 3: Here’s What We Learned

By
Dhruv Koul
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(Mark Zaleski / AP) Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky looks for a receiver as running back Jordan Howard blocks Titans cornerback Brice McCain in the second half.

Following an encouraging Week 2 performance for almost everybody except Mike Glennon, the Bears’ brass finally changed their stubborn tune regarding the quarterback position. Instead of just sticking to their guns as they had all offseason about Glennon being the unquestioned starter, John Fox & Co. FINALLY allowed Mitch Trubisky to take practice reps with the first team. And then, they FINALLY allowed him to play with the 1s in their all-important third preseason game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

For us fans, it was a long time coming. Glennon was given the starting job without the hassle of competition, and he blew his opportunity. Meanwhile, Trubisky reportedly played damn well during training camp, and visibly played damn well during his first two preseason appearances. He earned the right to be considered for the starting job, and the notoriously conservative head coach finally obliged and opened the door for his opportunity.

Usually the third preseason game is considered a dress rehearsal for the regular season. And for the Bears, it may have been the most anticipated third preseason game … ever. A chance to see the Bears quarterback of the future get a shot with the starters? That too, on the road and against an exciting, upstart Titans team led by their own franchise quarterback, and former Ryan Pace favorite, Marcus Mariota?

Talk about popcorn TV. And in the end, the Bears ended up winning the game 19-7 which, in reality, wasn’t as close as the score. For their dress rehearsal, the Bears showed a lot of encouraging things as we look forward to the regular season. But it was accompanied with some bad. And some awful. Here’s what we observed and learned:

Offense

Before we get into the all-important quarterback discussion, I just want to point out how devastating Cam Meredith’s (likely) season-ending injury is. After he was carted off with his leg in an air cast, reports came out that the Bears suspect he tore his ACL. Devastating news, to say the least. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if there was more damage than that based on how bad the injury looked. Losing Meredith sucks for multiple reasons. Yes, he was the Bears’ number one receiver and they don’t have a lot of proven depth. But Cam has been a terrific story for two years, and was ready to become a star this year. And now this. It’s crushing for him. And it’s crushing for Chicago’s offense.

Now, on to the QB story. Mike Glennon started his first drive backed up on his own 4-yard line. He seemed destined to sink into irrelevance. But, lo and behold, Glennon’s first drive was terrific instead. He was poised and decisive, and made some quality throws. He converted three 3rd-and-longs, and finished the drive with a nicely executed TD toss to Dion Sims.

That drive likely cemented his status as Week 1 starter, even though, afterwards, he was only serviceable. He reverted back to some of his poor ball placement tendencies, and left quite a few points on the field. He finished with a respectable stat line, but there was a lot left to be desired. I’m not dreading having him start Week 1 anymore, but I’d be lying if I said I felt comfortable with it.

Mitch Trubisky took over in the second half, and despite another great stat line (10/15, 128 yards, 1 TD, victim of a drop, saved from an INT), he looked like a rookie at times. At some point during his time on the field, he was nearly picked, had a bad exchange with the center, took too long to come out of the huddle on multiple occasions, and caused a delay of game. But he also made some great plays with his feet and threw a beautiful deep ball to Tanner Gentry for a 45-yard touchdown to put the game away for Chicago. His numbers were better than Glennon’s, but more importantly, Trubisky got a lot of valuable tape out of this game to learn from. All I wanted was a glimpse of Trubisky operating with the first team to prove he belongs. I finally got one, and he showed that, all things considered, yes, he does. The clock is ticking even louder for Glennon.

Jordan Howard looks ready for the regular season. He hadn’t gotten many snaps this preseason on purpose, and because of that, he looked fresh, ran hard, and played diversion perfectly to set up Glennon’s TD pass to Sims. I can’t wait to see him and Tarik Cohen on the field at the same time. It has to happen, Dowell!

Kendall Wright more or less locked down his spot as the starting slot receiver for Chicago. He was Glennon’s safety valve on multiple third down conversions on the opening drive. His roster spot was never in question, but he should be a starter now come Week 1.

Kevin White – your time is here. You are now Chicago’s #1 receiver due to Meredith’s injury. Hope you’re up for it. You too, Markus Wheaton.

Hroniss Grasu looked much better today, and the offensive line overall played a great game without Kyle Long. It was great to see.

I’m pumped to see the Bears’ tight ends in action. Dion Sims and Zach Miller look ready. Daniel Brown continues to flash. And I can’t wait to see the unveiling of Adam Shaheen. I’m guessing the Bears purposely didn’t show too much on Shaheen and Cohen. No tape, no ability for opposing defenses to game plan appropriately.

Defense

The defense played one hell of a game, again. A week after throttling Carson Palmer and the high-octane Cardinals offense, the defense suffocated Marcus Mariota, Derrick Henry, DeMarco Murray, and others of the upstart Titans offense. Tennessee didn’t score any points until the fourth quarter, and they required fourth down conversions to do so. It was a lot of fun to watch. These guys look ready to carry this team.

Prince Amukamara hurt his ankle on the first play from scrimmage and was out for the rest of the game. I’m not sure how serious it is, but he was seen with a walking boot after the game. If he’s out for an extended period of time, that hurts.

But on the bright side, Kyle Fuller looked great with the first team on defense. He continues to show improvement and prove to Vic Fangio that he’s ready to contribute. If Prince has to miss some time, Fuller looks set to take his place.

Eddie Jackson started the game with the first team at safety and played well. My guess is he’s locked down a starting spot. If that’s the case, as it should be, then Adrian Amos is solid depth.

Leonard Floyd left the game with a foot injury. It doesn’t seem to be serious, but I was ready to throw my remote at the TV. This guy needs to stay healthy. If he does, I said it last week, the consensus prediction of 12 sacks seems low. He’s a monster.

Speaking of monsters, Akiem Hicks continues to eat people. He had another sack and multiple QB hits, prompting some praise from Titans coach Mike Mularkey after the game. Can the Bears please lock him up now? What more does he have left to prove? Pay him already.

Special Teams

The Bears’ special teams unit continues to improve and make plays. They have shown amazing growth from last year. I’m not saying this unit is a strength just yet, but they are no longer a joke.

Roy Robertson-Harris continued his ridiculous preseason performance with a blocked punt for a safety. It was a hell of a play for Robertson-Harris as he continues to push for a meaningful role on defense. His demonstrated special teams ability will no doubt help his case.

In the kicking battle, Connor Barth made his only field goal attempt, along with his extra point attempt. Roberto Aguayo, meanwhile, only attempted one kick, a PAT, and made it. I still think it’s Barth’s job considering he’s perfect on the preseason. Claiming Aguayo off waivers may have lit a fire under Barth, which is fine by me.

However, long-snapper Patrick Scales left the game due to a knee injury that was later described as “serious”, and special teams star Sherrick McManus also left the game due to injury. The Bears used a backup tackle to snap for the rest of the game. I don’t envision it being hard to find a replacement snapper, but the Bears will need to work to get the chemistry between new snapper, holder, and kicker down quickly. Don’t underestimate the importance of that.

Final Thoughts

The Bears looked like the better team in every phase of this dress rehearsal, on the road, and against a Titans team that many have as potential favorites to win the AFC South. Preseason games don’t generally mean much, but keep in mind the last three Week 3 preseason games the Bears have played, they have looked like garbage. And each regular season that followed was garbage. So, this beats the hell out of the alternative. Yes, the injury to Meredith will hurt a lot, but the Bears overall have a ton more team depth than in previous seasons, so there is reason to be optimistic.

Glennon seems to have wrapped up the starting quarterback role for Week 1, but don’t write off Trubisky starting a game early in the season just yet. My guess would be, based on the whole body of work so far, that Glennon will have a shorter lease than most think. John Fox cannot afford to sit on his hands if Glennon struggles.

I can’t wait to see the defense in meaningful action. Chicago’s Week 1 opponent, the defending NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons, looked pretty bad on offense in their dress rehearsal against Arizona, whom Chicago beat up on last week. Things aren’t transitive in the NFL, but I’m excited to see them take on a challenge like the Falcons right away.

Overall, this Bears team has a ton more talent than anyone, especially in the national media, has given them credit for. Are they a contender? Maybe not, especially with their tough early schedule and the open questions that still exist at quarterback. But, if they keep even average health, are they a 2-14 or 3-13 team like many have suggested? Hell no.

Future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez Demands Bears Start Trubisky

By
Erik Lambert
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Mitch Trubisky overcame a sluggish start in his week three preseason game to have a terrific afternoon in Nashville. He completed 10-of-15 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown. One of those incompletions was an ugly drop by Victor Cruz that would’ve extended a drive near the end of the game. The rookie also had a nifty nine-yard run that got a first down earlier. It was a performance that convinced future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez that the decision is easy at this point. The Bears start Trubisky.

It started out innocently enough. Gonzalez was working post-game analysis and asked about the overall impression he got from the Bears offseason. Thanks in large part to the young quarterback, he was convinced they deserved high marks. Not only that, but he envisioned brighter days ahead for the franchise.

Understand that this is a 14-time Pro Bowler saying this. A man who played with other Pro Bowl quarterbacks in his day like Trent Green and of course Matt Ryan. He’s come to know what the good QBs look like in the NFL. So for him to say things like that is pretty special. Of course he wasn’t done.

Gonzalez believes the Bears start Trubisky is only option

Next came up the inevitable question. What do the Bears do moving forward. They have a big decision to make for opening day on September 10th against the Atlanta Falcons. Do they stick to the plan with Mike Glennon or roll the dice on Trubisky? Gonzalez made his stance crystal clear.

Wow. Not only does he think Trubisky should start right away, he also believes that move is capable of putting the Bears into the playoffs. A month ago people would’ve thought he was nut. However, after a strong preseason by the defense and the running game, he may have a point. This team could be decent QB play away from contending in the NFC North.

Trubisky has come along much faster than anyone anticipated. Sure he’s bound to make his share of mistakes, but is there any real reason to hold him back at this point? A Hall of Fame tight end doesn’t think so.

Here Are Some WR Options For Bears After Losing Cam Meredith

By
Erik Lambert
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It’s no fun to think about Cameron Meredith replacement options, but that has since become a necessity. Word has filtered out that the promising Chicago Bears receiver likely tore the ACL in his left knee. It’s a brutal setback for the team and also a young man who seemed on the verge of stardom. Now it falls to GM Ryan Pace to somehow fill that void.

The Bears were already thin at receiver to begin with. They couldn’t reach a deal with Alshon Jeffery, who chose to sign on in Philadelphia. That result admittedly looking painful now in hindsight. Nonetheless there’s no time to cry and moan about it. The regular season is 13 days away and the team needs to have the best weapons they can find.

It will come down to how much they trust who they have left on the roster and how aggressive they want to be. Knowing Pace and his keen eye for talent, it’s not crazy to believe he can find a workaround to this problem.

Cameron Meredith replacement options:

Vincent Jackson (Free Agent)

The name hasn’t been mentioned much lately. That’s a bit of a surprise. Even though V-Jax is 34-years old, he still presents a nice big target for his quarterbacks. Unfortunately he suffered a major regression in 2015 and 2016 due in large part to injuries. He’s had a full offseason to heal though. When health in 2014 he produced 1,000 yards. As a short-term option he wouldn’t be a bad phone call to make.

 

Stevie Johnson (Free Agent)

Another highly productive veteran receiver who went through a spat of injury issues over the past three seasons. Stevie Johnson can be electric when his body is right. He had 497 yards in just 10 games last year. At 31-years old there’s reason to think he has another good year in him. Of course health is paramount but there’s no doubt the Bears could get him for cheap and he’d be a good fit for their offense.

Phillip Dorsett (Possible Cut)

The waiver wire is almost certainly a tool that Pace will utilize to the fullest advantage. Chicago has prime position thanks to their high draft status this offseason, which means they can nearly first dibs on players waived by other teams. One big name that is floating around as a possibility is Phillip Dorsett. The former first round pick brings a ton of speed to the equation, something the Bears sorely lack. It seems Indianapolis isn’t interested in finding a place for him.

Allen Hurns (Trade)

Pace has shown he’s not afraid to dabble in the trade market when it comes to player acquisition. Granted they’ve all come in the draft but the point stands. Word has persisted that the Jacksonville Jaguars may be trying to move on from 25-year old Allen Hurns. This after he just signed a contract extension in 2016. Hurns had over 1,000 yards in 2015 but regressed last year. QB play may have had a lot to do with that though. Hurns would present the sort of bigger target Meredith was at 6’3″ as well.

Jarvis Landry (Trade)

This is by far the biggest name on the list. Jarvis Landry is still on his rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins and is already a two-time Pro Bowler. However, the team feels he might be intent on asking for #1 receiver money. While he’s earned it through his play, there’s a belief they don’t see him as worth that kind of cap hit. All one would have to do to get convinced otherwise is watch him play.

 

The guy is a human highlight reel who is not only a tremendous receiver but a fine punt returner as well. Problem is the Dolphins know this too. Even though they might not want to pay him, they understand his value. Odds are it would take a first round pick, maybe more in order to get him in a deal. That doesn’t sound like the kind of trade Pace would make. Still, it’s a situation worth monitoring.

Akiem Hicks Literally Went Out of His Way To Torment Marcus Mariota

By
Erik Lambert
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Marcus Mariota had an off day in Nashville for the preseason week three game against the Chicago Bears. So much in fact that he played three full quarters. It’s hard to pinpoint where his struggles began but there might be a person who was responsible for them. That being Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks, who played some mind games with the quarterback in the first half.

It started after the Bears forced a fourth down late in the first quarter. Mariota had run the ball into the Chicago sideline. As he was coming back onto the field, Hicks was coming off. Ever so subtly he leaned out his left arm and bumped Mariota as they passed. The QB looked back to see who it was. Hicks did not.

It didn’t end there though. Later in the second quarter, Mariota dropped back to pass. Hicks hesitated for a moment and then absolutely bulldozed Titans right tackle Jack Conklin to bury Mariota for the sack.

Mariota finished the game with 193 yards and a touchdown, but most of his damage was done after the Bears’ second team defense was on the field. He struggled all afternoon against the starter. Hicks clearly was a big reason why.

Defensive end Akiem Hicks is demanding that extension

Hicks himself finished with three tackles and that sack. Considering he only played one half, that’s some outstanding work from the 27-year old. Not to mention it was against what is considered to be one of the better offensive lines in football. If nothing else this reinforces that Hicks has more than earned the contract extension he has coming.

His current deal is set to expire at the end of this season. Having already extended left tackle Charles Leno, Hicks is the only notable Bears player left with a major deal to work out. Perhaps there is stalling on one or both sides, but it’s becoming clearer every day that Hicks might be their best defensive player right now.

Ruffling the feathers of Mariota was just icing on the cake.

Bears Receiver Cam Meredith Carted Off Field With Potential Season-Ending Knee Injury

By
Sean Sears
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The Bears top receiver and potential breakout candidate Cameron Meredith was carted off the field after suffering what looks like an extremely serious knee injury. The 24-year-old busted on to the scene last season with 888 yards receiving, while scoring four touchdowns. Losing Meredith for any amount of time would be a massive lose, but so far, things do not look good.

Here is a GIF of the play, which may be NSFW.

You hate to speculate, but from that look, it appears the Bears top receive may be out for sometime. Look for guys like Kevin White, Titus Davis and Victor Cruz to step and take snaps at the outside receiver spot.

Jordin Tootoo Celly Makes A Splash At Gender Reveal

By
Marc-Louis Paprzyca
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Gender reveals have been getting creative lately and Jordin Tootoo wanted to get in on the action. On Instagram Saturday he posted a video. In it he smashed an exploding golf ball for the reveal and then added a celly for the exclamation point.

Tootoo has been sober over six years after years of alcohol abuse. He cites wanting to change the cycle for his kids as an inspiration.

In this video you can see the pure joy his family brings him and how much excitement he has for another child. Congratulations Tootoo family!

Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Blackhawks news and musings.

Here is a little clip of what went on yesterday! We are so excited for our family to grow! 👶🏼#blessed

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Eddie Jackson’s Near INT In Arizona Has a Wild Story To It

By
Erik Lambert
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eddie jackson near interception

Understand that the Eddie Jackson near interception in Arizona was a fun highlight but hardly one worth discussing. At least in terms memorability. It was almost the play of the preseason but not quite. What some Chicago Bears fans may not know is there was a deeper story to that play. A revelation of just how gifted the young rookie is in terms of his ability to read a play and react to the ball.

Understand that Jackson didn’t start playing safety until 2015. So he hasn’t been doing it long, yet he makes it look like he’s done it for years. That comes courtesy of his natural athletic ability but also his instinct, intelligence and tireless work ethic. Coaches in Chicago and Alabama have lauded those traits about him.

All were on display during the play in question. It came in the second quarter with the Cardinals attempting to drive for their first score of the game. Carson Palmer dropped back to pass.

Eddie Jackson near interception came as result of baiting

It was then that Jackson explained to Rich Campbell of Chicago Tribune what he almost got the three-time Pro Bowler to do next.

“Eddie Jackson dropped into position in the deep secondary and figured he’d try to bait the quarterback.

That is, Cardinals starting quarterback Carson Palmer.

Three-time Pro Bowler.

Thirteen-year NFL veteran and winner of 90 career games.

The first pick in the 2003 draft.

Jackson, the Bears safety drafted in the fourth round less than four months ago, thought if Palmer would zip a pass low and hard to the receiver streaking to the post, he just might pick it off.”

This is the play in question. Palmer runs a play action fake. Upon hitting his back step he lofts the ball down the middle of the field towards the end zone. Jackson makes an outstanding play to track the ball and knock it down. However, watch a bit more closely. The receiver had a slight step on cornerback Kyle Fuller going to the post. There was a window for Palmer to throw a dart at the post, allowing the receiver to run it in for the TD.

If he’d done that Jackson was in perfect position to cut the pass off for an interception if you note where he’s at on the field. That’s what he was hoping for. Instead Palmer elected to try going over the top.

“He actually floated it,” Jackson recalled this week. “I had to turn back and break a little bit, get back deep and try to make a big play on the ball.”

So why didn’t Palmer go for the laser shot? It’s possible he saw Jackson and didn’t want to risk it. Then again go back to the video. Look at right while he begins his throwing motion. Outside linebacker Leonard Floyd is bearing down on him right up the middle. If he tries to throw a line drive, there’s a good chance his arm gets hit and the ball comes out wrong. The loft throw was his only choice.

So, ironically, Jackson has his teammate Floyd to thank for that.

The Navy Almost Stole This Draft Pick From The Bears

By
Erik Lambert
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Credit: Chicago Tribune

Believe it or not the Chicago Bears have a long history with the United States Armed Forces. Not all of it good, at least in terms of impact on the franchise. During the 1940s the Bears won four NFL championships. However, some players believe it would’ve been more if not for the onset of World War II. Fans today may not realize it, but their rising favorite Bears draft pick in the 2017 class came very close to joining the military.

In an interview with Rich Campbell of Chicago Sun-Times, it was revealed that running back Tarik Cohen came one fateful decision away from leaving football altogether. Despite a stellar high school career, his 5’6″ size automatically got him dismissed by most recruiters. His coach insisted he wasn’t small. Only short. It didn’t matter.

After failing to receive any scholarships from colleges, Cohen was forced to make a big life decision. Continue pursuing football or look into something else.

The future Bears draft pick soon looked into a family profession

“But Cohen’s senior season came and went without a scholarship offer.

When coaches came to scout Cohen’s teammates, Bunn High School coach Chris Miller begged them to consider him. They’d see Cohen in street clothes and say no.

Soon, Cohen began talking with a favorite cousin about going into his line of work.

He was going to enlist in the Navy.”

If not for an assistant coach at North Carolina A&T college, Cohen never would’ve even registered on the NFL radar. His name was Trei Oliver. He lobbied the head coach multiple times to give the running back a chance. After finally agreeing, Cohen eventually landed a scholarship. The rest is history. He rushed for 5,619 yards and 46 touchdowns, also catching 98 passes along the way.

Cohen became a fourth round pick for the Bears in the draft. Per usual they were lambasted for the choice. Not only was Cohen “small” but he was coming from a small Division I program that few people know about. The NFL would eat him alive. Now the rookie is the fifth-leading rusher of the preseason fresh off a 77-yard performance against the Arizona Cardinals and their #2 ranked defense.

It’s further proof that America is all about chasing your dream. If you take enough opportunities and work hard, things tend to work out. Suddenly Cohen is a lock for the primary backup job behind Jordan Howard. Most envision him becoming a huge part of the offense in the weeks to come. Maybe even the next Darren Sproles.

Sorry, Navy. You can’t have him.

These Are The Chicago Bears’ 5 Most Tradeable Players Ahead of Cuts

By
Erik Lambert
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ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 15: Jeremy Langford #33 of the Chicago Bears is tackled in the fourth quarter against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on November 15, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

The Chicago Bears most tradeable players is definitely a topic worth bringing up at this juncture. September 2nd is less than a week away. This means GM Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox will set about whittling down the roster from 90 players to 53. The majority of those names will be cut or waived. However, there is a slight possibility that one or two of them could end up being traded.

It’s not unprecedented. Pace has successfully engineered such trades in the past. He dealt Ryan Groy and Jonathan Anderson along with Brandon Marshall and Martellus Bennett. All when experts believed none of those deals were feasible. It stands to reason that there are a few names on the current depth chart who might fetch a limited return.

It’s a matter of who the Chicago Bears most tradeable players are

The following is a short list of five names who fit the criteria. Either they’re young players who have the upside to warrant a move but the Bears don’t need them anymore. Or they’re veterans with starting experience who still have something to offer. The odds may not favor it happening but it all comes down to timing and need.

Jeremy Langford (RB)

The former fourth round pick seemed destined for the starting job at running back in 2016. He’d performed well as a rookie with over 800 yards of total offense and seven touchdowns despite starting just two games. Unfortunately an ill-timed ankle injury last year kept him out long enough for Jordan Howard to ascend and become a Pro Bowler.

Now Langford has watched as another rookie, Tarik Cohen, has lit things up in his absence while reserves Ka’Deem Carey and Bennie Cunningham flashed their value on special teams. It’s becoming difficult to figure out where Langford fits. That said he’s still just 25-years old and could have better luck with a team that isn’t so stacked at the position.

Zach Miller (TE)

There is no question that Zach Miller remains active in his role as an offensive leader. That is what’s keeping his standing with the Bears strong. Nonetheless he doesn’t have near the stranglehold on the job as he did last year. The arrivals of Dion Sims and Adam Shaheen between March and April made that clear. Never mind the presence of the underrated Daniel Brown.

So far he’s made two catches in preseason and didn’t make a ton of noise in training camp. Still there have been flashes that he can still be an effective presence in the passing game. Injuries have beset the tight end position for a number of teams already this year. It wouldn’t be a hard sell for the Bears to ship him out for some sort of compensation.

John Timu (ILB)

He might be one of the most undervalued players on the Bears roster. John Timu isn’t perfect, being somewhat of a liability in coverage. However, as a run defender and special teams presence he has made an impact for this team since arriving as an undrafted free agent. He’s smart, instinctive, aggressive and knows his job.

The Bears appear to be in good shape at inside linebacker. Danny Trevathan, Jerrell Freeman and Nick Kwiatkoski form a solid top three. Christian Jones has really come on in the past year as well. Sure injuries could strike again as they already have but the fact is the team has more glaring needs to fill. Dealing Timu could help them solve that.

Kyle Fuller (CB)

To be fair the former first round pick has looked healthy since returning to the field. Kyle Fuller had a lot of questions surrounding him after missing all of 2016 with a knee injury. His performances in preseason show he’s regaining the solid form he showed towards the end of 2015. He tackles well, plays downhill aggressively and tracks the ball in coverage.

Some maintain that he deserves another chance to prove he can stick on the roster. A fair argument given his youth (25) and considerable talent. At the same time he still suffers from deficiencies in man coverage, proving he might not be the best fit for the scheme the Bears run. He’s tailor-made for a primarily zone defense where he can keep everything in front of him. There has to be at least one team willing to take a chance on that.

Harold Jones-Quartey (S)

It’s unfortunate that former waiver wire pickup Harold Jones-Quartey fell out of favor so quickly. The young safety looked to have all the trappings of a long-term starter. He was aggressive and physical against the run. He played with an infectious intensity and seemed to showcase better ball skills than anybody else at the position.

Sadly, like Fuller, it became clear he wasn’t the best fit for the scheme. His limitations in coverage became evident as teams started to pick up him. Granted not all of it was his fault but the inconsistencies grew to be too much. There is still time for him to work these problems out, but likely not in Chicago. Not with Quintin Demps in town and Eddie Jackson rapidly ascending.

Abreu, Sanchez Carry White Sox To Second Walk-Off Win In Three Days

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Matt Enuco
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White Sox head to arbitration.
Yolmer Sanchez and Avisail Garcia are holding out for more money and thrusting the White Sox into an arbitration process they have avoided for 17 years.(Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America via Zimbo)

Yolmer Sanchez boosted the Chicago White Sox to a ninth-inning victory on Friday with a no-out single scoring Tim Anderson from second base. Friday’s win raised the White Sox to 51-76 as the South Siders close in on 60 wins.

After Anderson lead off the ninth with a double, Rick Renteria allowed Sanchez to swing away, an approach he has ignored in the past. Renteria has shown the proclivity to bunt the runner over in the past, but with Sanchez batting from the left side, it was an obvious choice to let him swing away and keep the ball on the right side of the field.

Instead, Sanchez laced a 0-2 changeup down the right field line and danced off the field after a Gatorade shower.

The White Sox faced a formidable foe in Justin Verlander, but Jose Abreu gave the South Siders an early lead in the first with his 26th long ball. Pito’s moon shot eclipsed last season’s total with 33 games left in the season and notches another RBI for the slugger in his quest to reach 100 runs batted in in his first four seasons in Major League Baseball.

Miguel Gonzalez fired eight strong innings fanning nine and allowing two runs on Jose Iglesias single in the fifth. Juan Minaya pitched a clean ninth inning and notched the win.

After the game, Sanchez applauded Gonzalez for keeping them in the game and giving the offense a chance.

Carlos Rodon faces off against Buck Farmer on Saturday. The southpaw has been outstanding in August with a 2.45 earned run average.

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