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the season For the first time in four seasons the Chicago Bears avoided an 0-2 start on Monday night with a dominant 24-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks.While the score doesn’t reflect just how impressive the team’s defense looked throughout the game http://www.bearsfootballauthentics.com/a...-authentic , a win is a win. For the second straight week the Bears jumped out to a lead and led the entire game, even the last two and a half minutes of the game this time around.Offensively, there are still some concerns especially regarding quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, but all-in-all, this was a win the Bears had to have and they got it done. There were plenty of standouts last night but let’s highlight the best player on each side of the ball in this week’s game ball session.WR Allen RobinsonPatrick Gorski-USA TODAY SportsThe offense once again came out of the gate and marched down the field for a touchdown on their opening drive. Despite Trubisky’s erratic accuracy, the one constant he had throughout the entire game was Robinson.The 25-year-old is fresh off a three year, $42 million deal with the team back in March, and so far he’s living up to expectations, even if he hasn’t seen the end zone.On Monday night, Robinson had 10 catches for 83 yards, including multiple first down catches that truly helped his young quarterback.His 6’3” frame, along with his steady hands will prove to be a big value moving forward and cannot be understated while this new offense looks to gain traction over the course of the year. Robinson lined up all over the field both outside and in the slot.As the offense continues to progress, keep an eye on Robinson’s growth within the offense, too. He’s just one year removed from an ACL tear suffered in Week 1 of last year.Right now, Robinson is on pace for 112 receptions for 1,152 yards and make no mistake Youth Roquan Smith Jersey , the touchdowns will come as the offense settles in over the next few weeks.ILB Danny TrevathanMike DiNovo-USA TODAY SportsOn a unit where the Bears have both Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks, Trevathan was the player that stood out on what appears to be an elite defense.Trevathan’s impact was felt in multiple ways Monday night but none more than his two sacks, one of which was a strip sack of Russell Wilson that ultimately ended the Seahawks comeback hopes.The 28-year-old finished the game with 8 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 quarterback hits, a forced fumble and a tackle-for-loss. On a unit that finished the game with six total sacks, this was still the most impressive performance of the night.Trevathan’s value goes beyond his numbers. Post game when being interviewed by ESPN, Hicks snuck in on the interview and confirmed that Trevathan is the “leader” on the defensive side of the ball. He’s the player that gets everybody lined up and takes the play calls through the headset.Especially with rookie linebacker Roquan Smith next to him, Trevathan’s value is one that may not be seen by the untrained eye on a daily basis. But he’s a player the Bears need to stay healthy if they expect a continual top five product as the season goes on.Honorable Mention: OLB Khalil MackPatrick Gorski-USA TODAY SportsFor the second straight week, Mack was nearly unstoppable. While he finished the game with *only* a sack, tackle-for-loss and a single quarterback hit, his five tackles and overall pursuit of the quarterback led to two different sacks.As I highlighted last week, Mack’s value isn’t always going to come in the way of numbers within the box score. A player to his level creates multiple opportunities for his teammates and that showed once again last night.Prime example: Eddie Goldman’s sack of Russell Wilson in the second quarter last night. If it wasn’t for Mack collapsing the pocket and pushing Wilson up into the pocket, Goldman doesn’t get the sack, despite tremendous inside pressure.It may sound somewhat crazy but I’m starting to wonder if $23.5 million per year is even enough for a guy like Mack. His value to this defense unit has been otherworldly for the first two weeks of this season.The Bear’s Den, July 30 Youth Eddie Goldman Jersey , 2018 BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!BEARRRSSSS / DRAFT / FREE AGENCYZeglinski: Roquan v. Bears - Bears setting their own uniquely awful precedent – The Rock River Times - When the NFL unveiled a new helmet rule this past May – emphasizing that no player on the field can lower their head to initiate contact – no one knew what to make of the development. 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With such ambiguity and play-to-play grey area expected, a coming storm has long been predicted over this fundamental matter.Mayer: Kwiatkoski making most of first-team reps - 247Sports - With Danny Trevathan sidelined since the start of training camp with a hamstring injury and Roquan Smith still unsigned, inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkowski has made the most of an unexpected opportunity.Mullin: From lost love of football, Bears LB Kylie Fitts going from longshot to impact pass rusher - NBC Sports Chicago - Kylie Fitts almost quit football in college, but now he looks like a late-round pick that has the potential to make a difference for the Bears.Postcard from Camp: Bears fightin’ mad, Mitchell Trubisky interceptions continue, but arrows point up and toward Ravens - NBC Sports Chicago - Tensions flared at Bears training camp while Mitchell Trubisky threw three interceptions.Report From Chicago Bears Training Camp: Open Practice 6 - Da Bears Brothers Podcast - Listen as Da Bears Brothers break down Saturday's practice in which the defense stole the show. Find out how it did plus who stood out for better and worse.Campbell & Wiederer: How detrimental is Roquan Smith's holdout, and when will it end? - Chicago Tribune - Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith is holding out over a contract dispute involving language protecting his guaranteed money from being reclaimed by the team if he were suspended under the NFL's new helmet contact rule. Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer examine the situation in Real Talk.Campbell: Roquan Smith’s holdout centers on new NFL helmet-contact rule - Chicago Tribune - Bears coach Matt Nagy said Saturday that rookie Roquan Smith’s contract holdout is in part related to the new NFL rule that prohibits players from initiating contact with their helmets.Campbell's 5 observations from Bears practice Saturday: Mitch Trubisky's resilience, Kyle Long's mean streak and more - Chicago Tribune - The Bears had a big crowd for their last Saturday-morning practice before they open their exhibition schedule Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game against the Ravens in Canton, Ohio.Wiedman: Chicago Bears Training Camp - The Good, the Bad and the Cloak of the Offense - Our Turf Football - OTFB’s Wanda Wiedman talks about the good, the bad and what needs to be worked on for the Offense.Jahns: Bears training camp 2018: Nick Kwiatkoski playing well with Bears starters - Chicago Sun-Times - Nick Kwiatkoski is giving the Bears what the want – true competition for Roquan Smith and Danny Trevathan. 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Obligatory note: keep in mind it was only one practice, and players have good/bad days.Medina: Roquan Smith's Holdout Reportedly Not JUST About NFL's New Helmet Rule - Bleacher Nation Bears - The latest development in Roquan Smith's contract issue. It's not quite as simple as it seems.Finley: Bears, Roquan Smith hung up on helmet rule contract language - Chicago Sun-Times - Roquan Smith is one of only two unsigned NFL players, alongside Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. 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