Bears in the NFL: Preseason Week 2

Week 2 is done in the preseason, and I didn't bother reporting on week 1, because despite my hunger for football, it's still the preseason.

Still, plenty of Bears were in action this past weekend, with some reporting some solid performances as they fight for roster spots, while some more established veteran had ho-hum to ok days.

Aaron Rodgers could almost be seen yawning while going 9 for 12, for 97 yards and a touchdown. The guys is just too good. Oh and he had a 9 yard rush just for giggles.

Desmond Bishop had 2 tackles for the Packers, as he rests up in preparation for another season as one of Green Bay’s starting linebackers.


Jeremy Ross had 2 catches for 6 yards. He also was the Patriots’ primary punt returner for the day, catching 4 punts for 37 yards, including a 19 yard long.

Desean Jackson continues to have a quiet preseason, with 2 catches for 8 yards.

Lorenzo Alexander also had a 6 yard sack for the Redskins.

Jahvid Best was limited with the Lions, rushing just twice for –1 yards and a fumble. Best added a reception for 9 yards, but also fumbled then as well. Definitely not the performance anyone was looking for.

Former Cal safety Brett Johnson added a tackle for the Cleveland Browns.

Verran Tucker had a nice performance for the Chiefs, leading the team with 68 yards on 3 receptions. I continue to expect better things from Tucker going into his second year.

Cal great Tony Gonzalez had just one catch for five yards, but c’mon, it’s Tony Gonzales. He could stand on the sideline and fart in the wind and one would know he’d still be productive during the season.

Safety Thomas DeCoud had 2 tackles in the same game.

DT Tyson Alualu didn’t record any tackles, but caused absolute panic in the backfield going up against Atlanta’s first team offensive line.

Former Cal DB Bryan Nnabuife had a great game, posting 5 tackles, the most for the Cardinals.

Tight end Craig Stevens had a two yard reception against the Rams.

Syd’Quan Thompson makes the case for more playing time by turning in a 6 tackle performance with the Broncos.

Former Cal backs Marshawn Lynch had a quiet day on the ground with 3 rushes for 2 yards and 7 rushes for 8 yards respectively. Lynch also had 2 rushes for 12 yards, while Forsett had two for 9 yards.

Brandon Mebane, fresh off signing again with the Seahawks, had just 1 tackle with the first team.

Chris Conte also had a solid day with 2 tackles for the Bears.