Three Impressive Bears Emerge on Day 1 of Joint Practice with Col
The Chicago Bears headed to Indianapolis for a joint practice with the Colts on Wednesday in preparation for their upcoming preseason game on Saturday.
As expected, tensions were high as both teams were finally given the green light to go all out against each other. This resulted in a few heated exchanges, most notably between rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and Colts' Troy Brown. Stevenson showcased his aggressive style, leading to some verbal sparring between the two Midwest teams. Despite the chippiness, the Bears continued their strong performance from their recent game against the Titans and competed fiercely on the Colts' practice field. Here are the six standout players from the Bears' joint practice with the Colts:
1. **QB Justin Fields**
After the Bears' 23-17 victory over the Titans, there was some talk regarding Chicago's starting quarterback, Justin Fields, only attempting three short passes during the game. Some fans speculated that Fields might not be comfortable throwing deep balls. However, he quickly put an end to this narrative during the first joint practice with the Colts. Fields was given the opportunity to air it out during the team's one-on-one drills, and he delivered. He successfully connected with wide receivers DJ Moore, Darnell Mooney, Nsimba Webster, and Daurice Fountain on some deep passing plays. With his skill players unlikely to turn short passes into long touchdowns against the Colts on Saturday, Fields will need to orchestrate methodical drives, and his showing in the joint practice could be a promising sign.
2. **WR DJ Moore**
The Fields-Moore duo has consistently shown that when one is on fire, so is the other. Moore showcased his impeccable route running and reliable hands during the joint practice. He made a remarkable one-handed catch after freeing himself from tight coverage with a slick move. Moore was also a key player during the 11-on-11 drills, slicing through the Colts' defense to haul in a pass for a significant gain. He continues to live up to the expectations as Chicago's dominant No. 1 receiver.
3. **WR Velus Jones Jr.**
Velus Jones Jr. might have come as a surprise inclusion for some, especially after his tough game against the Titans, where he notably muffed a punt that was scooped up by Tennessee. However, Jones showcased his potential during the joint practice. He sprinted down the sideline to catch a deep pass from Fields and also had an impressive deep touchdown reception from P.J. Walker. Jones is on thin ice when it comes to his future with the Bears, but a strong performance in the remaining preseason games could persuade the coaching staff to keep him on board for another season.
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