Why the Chicago Bears believed in QB Case Keenum ahead of a 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles
During his 14- to 16-hour workdays this week, Case Keenum kept his phone on “do not disturb” mode. Only calls from two people were allowed: his wife Kimberly and Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson. “I’ll let you guess who called more,” Keenum said. The 38-year-old couldn’t help but crack a few jokes during his postgame media session after Monday night’s 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. ...
Case Keenum, a 38-year-old journeyman quarterback, astonished everyone with his performance in the Chicago Bears' 27-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Keenum, who hadn't played in a regular-season NFL game in three years, was called back to Chicago by Bears coach Ben Johnson to mentor young quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent. Despite initial doubts, Johnson's faith in Keenum paid off as he led the Bears to a dominant win.
The triumph came from a first drive where Keenum scored a touchdown with an 8-yard pass to Luther Burden III. He sealed the victory with a 1-yard quarterback sneak, diving into the end zone. Keenum's performance was fueled by trust in his abilities, preparation, and the support of his teammates. Offensive tackle Theo Benedet noted that Keenum's veteran presence gave his teammates confidence. Tight end Cole Kmet praised Keenum's positive personality, saying it kept the team loose and fun.
This victory marked Keenum's first touchdown since 2017 and the oldest player in Bears history to run for a touchdown at age 38. His performance demonstrated that age doesn't define one's ability, and trust in one's skills can lead to extraordinary results.
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