The Buffalo Bills are in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bears in Week 2 of the NFL’s preseason, and leading up to the game, the two teams participated in a joint practice session from Chicago.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by offering up observations and analysis from a physical joint practice session between the Bills and Da Bears, including how Buffalo’s pass rush was able to consistently apply pressure on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
Recapping Bills/Bears joint practice
Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense initially struggled against the Bears, but the reigning NFL MVP finally got things clicking once the two teams moved into the 11-on-11 portion of practice. Wide receiver Keon Coleman also made a few highlight-reel catches and displayed his footwork and improved route running; defensive end Greg Rousseau and Buffalo’s defensive front harassed and flushed Caleb Williams from the pocket; cornerback Christian Benford and linebackers Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano put on a show; safeties Cole Bishop and Taylor Rapp were on the field together; Mike White struggled in his attempt to win the backup QB job from Mitch Trubisky; the Bills got good news on the injury front; and Buffalo’s run defense was stifling.
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