Chicago Bears: Five biggest surprises from loss to the Rams

Chicago Bears biggest surprise No. 4: Involvement of new free agency additions

We all questioned what the offense would look like with the new additions, and since the Chicago Bears never played the full first-team offense in the preseason, we were unsure what to expect headed into Week 1.

The main acquisitions the Bears made in the offseason were the signings of Marquise Goodwin, Damiere Byrd and Damien Williams. Each of these players made multiple appearances in Sunday’s game.

Goodwin led the team in receiving yards, and Williams split time with David Montgomery. He was in on 49% of the offensive snaps. Williams, with his past experience, will be much more valuable than any other second-string running back the Chicago Bears have had in a while.

Alec Ogletree was a late addition to the team but impressed from the start at Halas Hall. With Danny Trevathan being on the three-week injury reserve list, this will more than likely give the veteran linebacker a chance to permanently win the position.

Chicago Bears biggest key No. 5: Nagy keeping the offense on a leash

A theme that was reoccurring during Sunday’s game on offense was the play-calling, which limited the receivers from making big plays. Andy Dalton had one pass that went 15-yards or more, which was the 4th-and 15 play that was not completed.

Now there is a sense that this was a game plan in order to keep Dalton out of pressure with a struggling offensive line. Limited offensive production was a large part of the loss, and hopefully will not be a game plan going forward.