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3 Bears Whose Stock is Falling After Week 10 Loss to Patriots

By Joseph Grassano

Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA;Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) practices before the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA;Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) practices before the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images / Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
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2. Teven Jenkins

Left guard Teven Jenkins entered this season looking to earn a contract extension. Although Jenkins showed flashes of high-level play in his first three seasons, he's been injury-prone. Jenkins' injury history made Ryan Poles hesitant to extend him before the season.

Poles wanted to make sure Jenkins could make it through a season with minimal missed time due to injuries. Entering the 2024 campaign, Jenkins went on record saying he would try to play through injuries this season.

Although Jenkins has tried to accomplish this, it seems like he exits once a game with an injury. This week, it was no different, as Jenkins exited the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury.

Jenkins continually suffering injuries this season doesn't bode well for his future with the Bears. It's likely the Poles will look to replace him in free agency or the draft.

Watching a promising young career like Jenkins get derailed by injury is sad to see. Unfortunately, sometimes, that's just how the cookie crumbles.

3. Gerald Everett

The Bears brought Gerald Everett in this offseason to be a good complement to Cole Kmet. That has failed to be the case so far, as Everett has only seven catches on ten targets for 30 yards. While Everett may want to be a bigger part of the offense, he hasn't maximized his opportunities.

Everett not maximizing opportunities has not only been seen in the receiving game but the running game too. On multiple occasions this season Everett has been seen giving low-effort blocks. There was more evidence of that this week when Everett completely whiffed a block against the Patriots.

Everett's failure to make a simple block not only hurts the team on that play but it also hurts his chances of being called on in the future. Showing low effort for teammates typically doesn't result in more extended playtime.

However, who knows with this staff because Shane Waldron obviously doesn't seem to care.

If the Bears' coaching staff does end up changing in the offseason, it's likely that what Everett has put on tape this season will result in him getting cut.

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