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Bears defense still hopes to grow without Ro

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Bears linebacker Roquan Smith had a season-low five tackles in a 49-29 loss to the Cowboys last weed. He still leads the NFL with 83 tackles this season.

Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams disputed the notion that an emotional letdown after the trade of defensive end Robert Quinn was the root of the collapse in last week’s 49-29 loss to the Cowboys. The Bears’ defense allowed 42 of those points.

“No. No,” Williams said. “People have asked me that before, and I would say you have to give some credit to Dallas. They are a really good team, so they get their fair share of credit.