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Chicago Bears’ Week 1 Report Card

By Clyde A. Speller

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Overall, head coach John Fox and the rest of his coaching staff did a good job in attempting to orchestrate a positive outcome in the Bears’ 2016 opening game. The only knock that I have on Fox is the balance in play calling on the offensive side of the ball. Chicago called 34 pass plays versus 18 run plays. Granted, the Bears were trailing in the second half, but seeing that the pass protection was porous, maybe adding Ka’Deem Carey and rookie Jordan Howard in the mix on the ground could have helped turn things around.

Grade: C

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