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Shane Waldron's next task: fixing a Bears first-quarter offense that's among the NFL's worst

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Shane Waldron’s former boss, Pete Carroll, used to preach that games are won in the fourth quarter, not the first.

But can’t you lose games in the first quarter?

“Can’t lose any game in the first quarter,” the Bears’ offensive coordinator said with a smile Thursday.

If you could, the Bears would be winless. They’ve posted perhaps the worst first-quarter offense in the NFL this season — enough of a concern that Waldron discussed the need for a fast start with his players this week.