PLAYERS:
Robbie Gould,
Josh Brown,
Mike Nugent
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers
After watching Robbie Gould strain his left calf, the Chicago Bears will bring in a trio of kickers for a tryout, just in case Gould is unable to kick when the Bears battle the Green Bay Packers in a battle that could very well determine the NFC North.
According to Gould, he is fine. In fact, according to CSN Chicago, he is more than fine. He is confident.
“I’m good. Everything’s great,” Gould said at a charity event Monday night, according to CSN Chicago. “Just gotta rehab a little bit, get ready for practice this week and get ready to beat Green Bay.”
The Bears are obviously hoping that Gould will be fine and able to handle his normal kicking duties on Sunday against the Packers, as he has been one of the more reliable kickers in the league over the past seasons. But they also know how important that each game is going forward, especially following the surprising loss on the road against the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday.
Chicago cannot afford to go into a game, especially one as ...
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