This Montez Sweat stat is outright embarrassing for the bears
The Chicago Bears acquired Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders, signaling their confidence in him as a key player for their defense and parting with a 2024 second-round pick in the process. Sweat's impact was immediate, earning him a four-year, $98 million contract extension before he even took the field for the Bears.
Sweat has lived up to expectations, significantly boosting the defensive line's performance. However, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus faced scrutiny when Sweat was limited to just 63% of the defensive snaps in a game against the Detroit Lions, a stark contrast to Lions' defensive end Aidan Hutchinson's 92%.
When questioned about Sweat's limited playtime, Eberflus's explanation focused on keeping players like Sweat fresh by rotating them, a strategy that has been met with confusion given Sweat's status as one of the team's top performers.
Criticism arises as Sweat, despite being a standout player, is being used as if he were part of a rotation rather than a key player. This coaching decision may be a contributing factor to the team's inability to close out games effectively. If the Bears' season ends disappointingly, this approach to managing Sweat's playing time could be highlighted as a key example of Eberflus's missteps as head coach, potentially impacting his future with the team.
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21 NOVEMBRE | 161 ANSWERS This Montez Sweat stat is outright embarrassing for the bears Did the Bears make a mistake by trading for Montez Sweat? | ||
| Yes | 16 | 9.9 % |
| No | 145 | 90.1 % |
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