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Read what Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus, his assistants and some players said about the Houston Texans ahead of their Week 2 matchup.

Read what Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus, his assistants and some players said about the Houston Texans ahead of their Week 2 matchup.


Washington on the Texans Running Game: “Their run inventory creates some issues for you. They can go from a gap-scheme concept with pullers, to an outside zone looking to cut the football back. They’ve got a nice blend, a nice mix of run concepts that you have to do a really good job of addressing, and fitting, especially when they start to pull offensive linemen.”

Eberflus on Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud: “C.J. did have a heck of a year with the yardage, and managing the game, and the explosive passes. I know he’s got some really good guys around him, which is really good to have. Excellent year. Commend him and the coaches and everybody on that staff. He was coached well to stay in the pocket. He naturally keeps his eyes down the field and doesn’t look at the rush, which happens to a lot of young quarterbacks.”

Washington on Stroud: “(He has) Arm talent. He can extend plays when he wants to. He does not necessarily want to run, per se, although he’ll do that. He’s hurt some people doing that. His ability to fit the ball in multiple locations and push the ball down the field with accuracy, it really stands out.”

Waldron on Stroud: “You did see a confident player, and his ability to spread the ball all around the field and play mobile. Not just as a static passer in the pocket. He’s obviously done a great job, him and the coaches there, have done a great job of that steady improvement every single week. He was able to have a phenomenal rookie season last year, and obviously start out strong this year. Just a great player.”

Bears Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson on Stroud: “He’s an all-around quarterback. If the pocket closes, he can get out with his feet. He can make all the throws. He’s a great quarterback. He showed last year coming in with the rookie season and taking his team where they needed to go to make the playoffs.”

Washington on Texans Running Back Joe Mixon: “Joe Mixon has done a really nice…

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