Bears in the NFL: Preseason Week 2

Sigh, I don't know why I continue to do this. This is exhausting. So many Bears in the NFL! So many stats!

[Note: Games played through Sat August 18th.]

-Former Cal defensive lineman Lorenzo Alexander has since made the move at linebacker for the Washington Redskins and has flourished in the role. He recorded 4 tackles in Saturday's preseason contest against the Chicago (not Golden) Bears.

-It also looks like former Cal longsnapper Nick Sundberg recorded a tackle. My guess is that this was a special teams tackle unless he's made a move to linebacker.

-Chris Conte hopes to continue his strong play after winning the starting job at free safety for Chicago last year. He had 3 tackles in Saturday's contest.

-Got this on John Breech's twitter, but it looks like WR Michael Calvin is no longer with the Falcons. Major bummer, as he had reportedly come on strong in preseason camp. Calvin has been a physically gifted receiver who simply hasn't been able to catch a break with staying injury free. Best of luck to Calvin.

-Marshawn Lynch had 6 rushes for 37 yards for the Seahawks. From what I understand, Lynch is still awaiting to hear back from the league after pleading guilty for a DUI. He's almost assuredly to see some type of suspension, so it's just a matter of time I suppose.

-TE Cameron Morrah caught just 1 pass for 4 yards. To his credit, Morrah has stuck around the league for awhile now in his fourth season in the league, but he's failed to even develop into the type of red zone target I hoped he'd become after his breakout junior year. If you remember, Morrah declared for the draft early, despite Coach Tedford's strong recommendation that he stay. But hey, Morrah is due $615,000 so the guy's getting money.

-Tony Gonzales is remarkable. Still playing after 16 years in the league. The Cal standout had 3 catches for 44 yards. Greatest tight end of all time? Greatest tight end of all time.

-Safety Thomas DeCoud made just one tackle, but recovered a fumble for the Falcons.

-It's looking more and more like Marvin Jones will make the team at the 5th WR spot, though he might be the best deep threat for the Bengals. He had just 1 catch on Friday, but it was 42 yard bomb. Jones also took an end around for 16 yards to move the sticks. He's looked good in these exhibition games so far.

-It was a rough day for Jim Harbaugh's 49ers, but one of the bright spots was the play of placekicker Giorgio Tavecchio. Guy showed off major leg and knocked all four of his kickoffs into the endzone, with his last two going into the back of the endzone for touchbacks. I have a genuine grin on my face when I see Tavecchio kick. As I wrote last week, it's just an unbelievable story and great to see.

-Justin Forsett looks to be the Texans' 3rd back behind Arian Foster and Ben Tate. He'll excell in the role and did well with 3 carries for 16 yards against the Niners.

-Aaron Rodgers was somewhat more like his usual self after a poor performance last week. Rodgers was 6 for 11 and 59 yards and a score.

-Although you can't read up on the stats, former Cal olinemen Alex Mack and Mitchell Schwartz were praised for their solid play. Pretty soon the Browns' oline will be made up solely of Cal players.

-Craig Stevens had 2 catches for 14 yards with Titans. Stevens is going on his 5th year as the team's primary blocking TE. Stevens signed a 4-year $15 million contract earlier this year. Cha-Ching!

-Tyson Alualu had a quiet day with just 1 assisted tackle.

-Bryan Anger continued to boom it with four punts for 195 yards including a 62 yard boomer. Best 3rd round pick ever!

-Cameron Jordan had 2 assisted tackles for the Saints.

-Sean Cattouse had 2 tackles for the Chargers as he battles for a roster spot.

-Ernest Owusu and Trevor Guyton each recorded tackles for the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. -Matt Giordano had 3 tackles for the Oakland Raiders.

-For what it's worth, former Cal WR Verran Tucker was not resigned by the Chiefs this season, and is playing the Spokane Shock in the Arena Football League.