Chicago Bears Sleeper of the Week: Safety Major Wright

by Dane Noble on Nov 25, 2011 9:00 AM CST

It's taken a bit of time to get going, but second year safety Major Wright has taken advantage of opportunities that have come his way in the last few weeks. He's registered an INT in each of the last three games, and this week will face off against the Oakland Raiders passing attack, highlighted by QB Carson Palmer, who is getting settled into his new offense.

We know that teams will challenge our defense, and Lovie Smith's bend but don't break approach often leaves the underneath routes more vulnerable (see: opposing TEs), but Major Wright will undoubtedly have his hands full Sunday against speedy WRs Darrius Heyward-Bey and Denarius Moore.

Hopefully, Wright has another big game this coming Sunday.

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Denarius Moore

He is reportedly pretty hurt. Is he expected to play?

by Stellarpete22 on Nov 25, 2011 9:15 AM CST reply actions

He was in a walking boot earlier in the week

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"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

by propheteer on Nov 25, 2011 12:41 PM CST up reply actions

I'm really excited about our safety duo in general

It’s one of the first times that we have two young starters there in a long time.

by TheHesterEffect on Nov 25, 2011 10:26 AM CST via mobile reply actions

well said

"Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f**k the prom queen."

by Maelvampyre on Nov 25, 2011 12:47 PM CST up reply actions

Major Wright is developing into a promising starter at SS

Just needs to stay healthy. Carson Palmer is getting warmer, but he also has thrown a few to opposing defenses. Our secondary as a whole needs to take advantage of any opportunity to give Hanie a chance to lead the offense to TD drives.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Nov 25, 2011 10:37 AM CST reply actions

No biting on PA Major

This will be the key as well as stopping Bush and the ground attack.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

by propheteer on Nov 25, 2011 12:38 PM CST reply actions

Well...

If you stop Bush and the ground attack, you won’t be seeing that much PA in the first place.

But yeah, regardless of whoever is under center, that team is built on the run game, and we all know how much Palmer loves play action. Stop the run game, and I think the Bears have a great chance.

by Midway Bully on Nov 26, 2011 12:26 AM CST via mobile up reply actions