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Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington is always looking ahead and accentuating the positive in opening remarks at his weekly press conference at Halas Hall. (“This week the San Francisco 49ers’ offense, at first glance you see all the signatures of a Kyle Shanahan-led offense.”)
But after the Bears’ defense allowed 452 yards and 38 points and showed little to no resistance against the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in his first game as the defensive play-caller, even Washington did what NFL coaches are loathe to do on a Thursday, and address last week before he looked to this week.