Signs point to Tyson Bagent for the Bears on Sunday
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Key Points:
- Bears coach Ben Johnson is deliberately keeping the starting quarterback decision for Week 4 against the Jets under wraps, leveraging injury-related uncertainty as a strategic advantage.
- Tyson Bagent has received first-team reps in practice, indicating he is likely to start in place of the injured Caleb Williams, who is recovering from a hamstring issue.
- Case Keenum started in Week 3 due to Bagent's concussion protocol status but is currently behind Bagent on the depth chart and not receiving first-team reps.
- The Bears have not officially announced the starter, and league rules do not require them to do so, allowing the team to maintain secrecy if desired.
- This situation highlights the broader issue of whether teams should be allowed to withhold starting lineup information, as it creates potential risks related to inside information.
