Outside of announcing that Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will indeed be playing against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Matt Eberflus provided an update on the status of right guard Nate Davis.
Bears injury updates, per Matt Eberflus…
CB Kyler Gordon (tightness): “It’s a work in progress. We’re gettin close. We feel good where he is.”
LS Patrick Scales (soft tissue, back): “He’s on track.”
RG Nate Davis (soft tissue): Suffered a setback, “it’s listed as week-to-week.”— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 8, 2024
Davis has been a source of frustration for many Bears fans. There continue to be signs to the outsider that the veteran offensive lineman does not have much of an interest in participating in Training Camp. What is curious about Eberflus revealing that Davis suffered a setback is that he seemingly called out his starting right guard on Wednesday.
Adding a layer to Davis’ lack of availability is that Ryan Bates is now shifting from center to right guard. Where that becomes potentially problematic for the Bears is that the team has seemingly been set on Bates opening the season as the starting center. If Bates is forced to start the season at right guard, Coleman Shelton will get the nod at center. While Shelton should be an upgrade at the center position for the Bears, it seems that the Bears are already behind the eight-ball in terms of a consistent offensive line.
Rome Odunze seeking out punt return opportunities.
Kay Adams of “The Up and Adams Show” was at Halas Hall on Thursday and among the guests she visited with was Matt Eberflus. In speaking with Adams, Eberflus revealed that it was Rome Odunze’s idea to be involved with punt returns.
Rome Odunze… Bears primary punt returner?!?! 😯
HC Matt Eberflus on the no. 9 pick being "really good at it" despite his lack of return experience in college 🔊@RomeOdunze @heykayadams @ChicagoBears 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/JPcUon70pK
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) August 8, 2024
Oduze had some experience returning punts in college, but given his ability to impact the game as a wide receiver, he was limited in terms of when he was used as a returner. It would seem that the Bears may have a similar approach this season, as even with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen, Odunze’s primary role on the Bears in his rookie season is as a wide receiver.
Nick Foles calls it a career.
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles announced his retirement on Thursday.
Nick Foles calls it a career. The Super Bowl LII MVP has announced his retirement on Instagram. After 11 seasons with the #Eagles, #Rams, #Chiefs, #Jaguars, #Bears and #Colts, Foles hangs up the cleats. pic.twitter.com/QFUsOLmP0x
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 8, 2024
While Foles will be remembered most for defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, Bears fans will always have the moment when he led the Bears to a comeback against the Atlanta Falcons after replacing Mitch Trubisky.
Nick Foles announced his retirement today from the NFL.
The Fields/Foles/Dalton era was weird but we will always have this game pic.twitter.com/9k45SERiGv
— Bears Nation (@BearsNationCHI) August 8, 2024
Anthony Miller finds a new home.
Hand up, we definitely thought Anthony Miller was going to be a household name with the Chicago Bears. Instead, he has quickly become another wide receiver who was good with a Bears’ team still in wide receive purgatory but hasn’t found succeess in the years since. In his latest attempt, Miller will be trying to make the Baltimore Ravens’ 53-man roster.
Sources: The #Ravens are expected to sign veteran WR Anthony Miller.
The 29-year old spent last season with the #Chiefs and has 12 career TDs. pic.twitter.com/Txvs7HrNJ0
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 8, 2024
