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Shane Waldron doubles down on Doug Kramer’s pass.

Shane Waldron doubles down on Doug Kramer’s pass.

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The Bears suffered a brutal loss to the Washington Commanders, where the offense was disappointing until the fourth quarter. There is one play in particular that has caused controversy. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron spoke to reporters Thursday, where there were many questions about Doug Kramer’s third-and-goal pass late in the fourth quarter. Waldron doubled down on Kramer’s transfer and even said he would announce it again.

Here are the latest and trending Bears stories from Friday morning, November 1st:

Bears OK Shane Waldron doesn’t regret passing Doug Kramer

Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron met with the media on Thursday, where he was naturally asked about the play call. But instead of taking responsibility for the play’s decision, Waldron doubled down and stood by his decision to hand it over to Kramer, putting the game on the line. Moreover, he said that he would call again if possible.

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Signs indicating Bears penalizing Tyreke Stevenson for Hail Mary error

But this does not mean that punishment will not follow. According to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune, “It wouldn’t be a surprise if Tyreke Stevenson doesn’t start Sunday in Arizona.” He added that “the signs seem to be pointing in that direction.”

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Bears vs. Cardinals: 3 Keys to Chicago’s Week 9 Offense

While it’s still relatively early in the season, the bets on the Bears’ now-long NFC streak are starting to ramp up. The NFC North continues to assert itself as the conference’s top seed, and Chicago could quickly fall out of the standings if it can’t keep up. Moreover, conference victories carry more weight, as it is likely that the NFC’s three playoff spots will be decided by narrow margins. Both victory and defeat can have serious consequences in the future. With the historic collapse in the rearview mirror and the Cardinals ahead, let’s break down three keys to Chicago’s offense winning in Week 9.

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