Bears Win Last Preseason Game, Ready For Cuts

The Chicago Bears avoided the dreaded winless preseason last night by beating the Cleveland Browns 16-10 last night.  While the outcome was what the Bears wanted, many of the players from that game remain uneasy in the aftermath.  The reason is that the game was their chance to show they deserve a spot on the 53-man roster before the final cut on Saturday.  The Bears have to let go some 21 players by tomorrow, so even the stars of last night’s game aren’t restful with their spot.  Wide receiver Brandon Rideau scored the Bears’ only touchdown and had three catches for 63 yards.

Even with his impressive game, Rideau is still holding his breath a little.  He told the Chicago Tribune, “I proved enough to know I can play. Whether I stick on this team or not, that’s totally up to the coaching staff, deciding where they need me or where they would want to put me. It used to be tough, not knowing. Now I just feel it’s not in my hands, that I just go out there and make plays and have faith.”

Luckily, he and the other players don’t have long to wait to find out.  Get your Chicago Bears tickets at StubHub.com.

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