Tyson Bagent has taken the first-team reps for the Bears in practice, which is a massive signal for their Week 4 showdown against Aaron Glenn’s Jets. Bears coach Ben Johnson is doing everything he can to keep his starting quarterback a secret, weaponizing the injury issues plaguing the most critical position in football.
The QB Chaos Ben Johnson Wants to Keep Secret
Johnson clearly wants to keep Glenn and the Jets guessing. He’s been really good at it, too, keeping his plans secret through two full practice days. It’s smart, trying to prevent their next opponent from knowing who they’ll face. But even with all the secrecy, word always gets out from folks who are present at practice. The reason for all the cloak and dagger? Caleb Williams is out, still recovering from a hamstring injury. This puts the spotlight squarely on the backup situation, forcing Johnson’s hand and creating some serious uncertainty.
Bagent Stepping Up While Williams Recovers
So, who’s stepping up when the starter is down? It’s Bagent. We’re hearing he’s been running with the starters, not Case Keenum, over these two practice days. This obviously points to Bagent as the guy to lead the offense on Sunday. Bagent earned that backup role, and he showed flashes of what he can do back in Week 2. He came into the game against the Vikings in the fourth quarter and almost pulled off a wild, last-second win. Keenum, on the other hand, got a prior Monday night start simply because he was available to prepare for *that* specific game, not this Week 4 matchup against the Jets.
With Bagent getting the nod in practice, all signs point to him leading the charge on Sunday. Johnson might be trying to play mind games, but the reps speak for themselves. The Jets are coming to town, and they’re going to have to be ready for whatever Bagent brings to the field in Week 4.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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