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If the Bears had responded to the Hail Mary debacle against the Commanders with a supreme performance in a victory over the Cardinals, you know general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus would have been celebrating the team’s character, culture, resilience and leadership.
Well, that works both ways.
After a tumultuous week following a devastating loss — including the mystery over the discipline of cornerback Tyrique Stevenson — the game against the Cardinals was a defining moment for Eberflus and the 2024 Bears.