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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Jason Lieser

Bears think they ‘can run the ball on any team,’ which is half the equation offensively

David Montgomery led the Bears with 15 rushes for 122 yards against the Packers. (Getty)

As bad as the Bears’ offense was against the Packers and as ill-advised as it would be for them to continue with such a limited passing game, their success on the ground signaled growth.

Rushing for 180 yards on 6.7 yards per carry is always a good thing. Should the Bears have thrown more, especially trailing by 14 in the fourth quarter? Of course. But building this offense might require several gradual steps.

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