The Chicago Bears pulled off one of the wildest wins on Monday night, with third-string quarterback Case Keenum leading the team to a “radiant win” against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. On paper, everyone thought this was an easy win for the Super Bowl-winning Eagles, but Keenum stepped up big time. Now, the burning question is whether head coach Ben Johnson will bench Keenum once second-string QB Tyson Bagent is back in action.
Keenum’s Heroic Performance
It’s tough to get a bigger, better win in the NFL than when your third-string quarterback is at the helm against a guy like Jalen Hurts. Keenum was lights out, leading the Bears’ offense and pulling off that crazy victory. In just 24 hours, Keenum became “something of a Bears hero” after that performance. Fans are absolutely buzzing about what he did on the field.
Coach Johnson’s Post-Win Tease
After the game, Johnson definitely had to address the elephant in the room: what happens when Tyson Bagent, their No. 2 QB, is ready to return in place of franchise quarterback Caleb Williams? Johnson played it cool, saying, “We’ll have a discussion as a coaching staff, and we’ll see where we need to go from here.” Not exactly a clear answer, right? But then he followed up with a crucial hint that tells you everything you need to know: “But I said it last week, and I’ll say it again: There was a reason Tyson ended training camp as our No. 2 quarterback.”
That’s Ben Johnson basically laying it out: he’s expecting Bagent to continue as the No. 2, which means Keenum would step aside when Bagent is healthy. Bears fans might not be thrilled, especially after Keenum’s heroics, but Johnson’s the one calling the shots. It’s a huge decision after such a thrilling win, and it shows Johnson is sticking to his plan, no matter how much fans loved seeing Keenum shine.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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