{
  "id": 1158903,
  "title": "Bears WRs coach Antwaan Randle El called plays in the second half Saturday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/bears-wrs-coach-antwaan-randle-el-called-plays-in-the-second-half",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T00:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-wrs-coach-antwaan-randle-005600591.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Bears scored 24 points and gained 235 yards in the second half of their 34-10 preseason victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Wide receivers coach and assistant head coach Antwaan Randle El took charge of calling the plays during the second half of the game. Quarterback Tyson Bagent expressed his admiration for Randle El, saying \"Has anybody ever had a better first outing than Antwaan Randle El?\" Johnson, impressed with Randle El's performance, remarked \"He did a phenomenal job\" indicating his confidence in the team's support. Declan Doyle, who had previously served as the Bears' offensive coordinator, was replaced by Randle El, who was praised for his leadership, relatability to players, and authentic communication style. As a former NFL star receiver, Randle El has been associated with the Bears since Johnson joined the team in 2025.",
  "summary": "The Bears scored 24 points and put up 235 yards in the second half of their 34-10 preseason win over the Browns on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bears scored 24 points and gained 235 yards in second half",
    "Antwaan Randle El called plays in second half",
    "Tyson Bagent praised Randle El's first outing performance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Randle El's promotion to calling plays signals a shift in the team's dynamics, with him now wielding significant influence on the offense and earning praise from quarterback Tyson Bagent and coach Johnson.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}