Bears’ Ben Johnson explains why Cairo Santos got second chance vs. Patriots
Sitting at the New England Patriots’ 40-yard line, faced with fourth-and-15, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had a decision to make. He chose to attempt a 58-yard-field goal, which Cairo Santos nailed, sealing a 30-24 victory.
Santos had missed a 53-yard attempt earlier in the game, leading to immediate doubt. Prior to his 58-yard kick, he had been just 2-for-4 from 50+ yards on the season. If he had missed, the Patriots would’ve had strong field position trailing by just six.
And yet, Johnson didn’t flinch when he sent Santos back out onto the field. He trusted the numbers and his own kicker’s confidence. Ultimately, those choice led to the final nail in the Patriots’ coffin being hammered down.
The Bears will certainly be trying to remedy Santos’ overall struggles from deep. However, he at least saved himself from full off backlash from Chicago after his new career-long field goal.
Bears’ Ben Johnson backs Cairo Santos
The Bears utilize as many metrics as they can to make the best decisions they can in the moment. Chicago knew exactly how far out they could have Santos kick from. Once he proved his confidence to Johnson, the head coach’s decision became much easier, via his postgame press conference.
“A lot of time and effort go into it, in our process,” Johnson said. “Pregame tells us a lot about how he’s feeling and what we feel like those maximum distance lines are. We felt good about being inside that line. You ask him, ‘Absolutely, I need redemption,’ He came through for us in a big way.”
As they prepare for the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8, the Bears will again test Santos’ leg and figure out just how far he can stretch things. If 50+ field goals remain a problem perhaps kicker becomes a true problem in Chicago. But Santos has redeemed himself at least in Johnson’s eyes exiting Thursday Night Football.
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