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Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad Were the Best Part of a Bad Day for the Bears Defense

Sunday’s Week 1 victory in Carolina offered plenty to discuss. Unfortunately for Bears Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen, much of the good was on the other side of the ball. Allen’s defense was torched for 37 points and 486 yards. Carolina quarterback Bryce Young completed 23-of-37 for 361 yards, three touchdowns, and a 110.3 passer rating. Allen’s two veteran cornerbacks, Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson, were bad by any measurement. They allowed an opposing passer…

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Sunday’s Week 1 victory in Carolina offered plenty to discuss.1

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  • Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad Were the Best Part of a Bad Day for the Bears Defense
  • Sunday’s Week 1 victory in Carolina offered plenty to discuss.
  • Unfortunately for Bears Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen, much of the good was on the other side of the ball.
  • Allen’s defense was torched for 37 points and 486 yards.

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