It’s often a split-second decision for a quarterback, whether to go for the big play or the safe play, and it can be quite a conundrum.
Most quarterbacks have some gunslinger in their DNA, but they’re also keenly aware of the importance of avoiding turnovers. Long before the moment of truth arrives – chuck it or check it down -- there’s a mindset that influences the final decision.
Although the Bears stand atop the NFC North with a 2-1 record, they have just four pass plays of 20 yards or longer, while their opponents have 10. So clearly there’s room for improvement on an offense that has benefited from the team’s relentless defense but knows it must do a better job of carrying its weight.