Transcript: Bears Head Coach Press Conference





How does the loss this week prepare you for the next game?

It made us hungry for revenge.


Can you summarize what it was like playing against the Cowboys last week?

Big time players make big time plays.



Can you talk about the development of Quentin Johnston so far?

Right now he is a jack of all trades master of none


Can you talk about what it’s like to prepare to go against a player like Budda Baker?

Its tough because he can make plays all over.

How has Ryan Tannehill’s experience in the league helped the team so far?

He has been great in the victory formation.

What is the status of Robert Quinn and when is he set to return?

He will be back next week and is gonna tear the Bucs up… I hope.






Over your career, what makes a team better at not turning the ball over as the season goes along? What kind of things you need to emphasize? How much of it is coaching? How much of it is a mental part? Physical part?

It keeps you in every game.


What were some of the contributing factors to the loss this week?

Unable to execute on key 3rd downs.



How quickly can you tell if a young player is a football player if he thinks about it because it seems like at the Combine they’re all saying the right thing and it’s the job. How quickly does it take?

Fast?






How much of a problem is Zach Harrison on the defensive line?

He comes from the best defenseive end producing college so he is a problem.


Did you scout Zach Harrison before the draft? If so, what stood out about him?

That he wouldn't be available at our pick.

How do you see the competition level in the NFC North currently?

Extremely high.

Can you describe kind of the energy or the mood and the vibe in the building now coming in the home stretch?

Put up or shut up












When the schedules were released this past offseason, analysts said you had one of the easier schedules they've seen. Do you see it that way as well?

There aren't easy games.

Your team is one of the oldest teams in the league in terms of average age. How do you feel about the future of this team while not having as many young players as other teams? Do you think having an older team has its benefits?

We have less building blocks.


Can you speak to the overall team health?

Starting to get healthy.

What are your thoughts about the Cardinals just in general as a team?

Good team.