To say that the Chicago Bears had a miserable season last year would be an understatement, but safety Jaquan Brisker hasn’t forgotten what was said.
Brisker, one of the heart and soul leaders on the Bears, missed 12 games last season due to a concussion that eventually landed him on injured reserve. But he watched his team go on to lose 10 straight games en route to a 5-12 record and a mid-season head coach firing.
During minicamp, Brisker told the media that he’s kept the receipts from all the critics last season, and he’s looking to make them eat their words during the 2025 season.
“Doubting the team, doubting me. Whatever it may be, I’m keeping all receipts,” Brisker said. “Everybody who thought it was funny, or anybody who talks about us, it’s whatever. We’re ready for this year. I’m ready for this year. I’m back. Nine is back. I’m going to do what I do. People are going to say what they want. Critics are going to say whatever. But, I’m here.”
Those critics include Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who called the Bears trash (while also giving them a backhanded compliment for their offseason improvements). Still, Brisker made it clear he has that Week 3 game against the Cowboys circled on his calendar.
Brisker has confirmed he’s healthy coming into the 2025 season, and he’s not short of confidence or focus. One of the core pieces of the Bears defense is making it a point of emphasis to make the critics eat their words as Chicago looks to go from worst to first (or at least contenders) in head coach Ben Johnson’s first season.
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Reporting by Mike Pendleton, Bears Wire / Bears Wire
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