On the same night the Bears' decades-old search for a franchise quarterback to lead their offense took another very strange turn, there was at least a glimmer of light portending the possibility that the defense found one. It certainly opened inspiringly with Smith starring as much anyone when the Bears were in critical need. That’s right, in addition to the ongoing questions about Mitch Trubisky; it appears the Bears may also need a new kicker, again. And fair or not, as more and more of Pace’s recent high draft picks flame out, Smith becoming who the Bears thought he’d be when they drafted him is increasingly vital. Is it a lot of pressure on Smith, who had rarely resembled his rookie form since whatever personal matters led to his Week 4 deactivation?

Source: Daily Sun November 18, 2019 22:52 UTC