Stevenson Reveals Pain Over “Fail Mary” and Faces Commanders

Tyrique Stevenson Relives the Impact of the “Hail Mary” and Prepares for the Reunion with Washington

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has shared his feelings about the play that marked his second season with the team. After a year away, Stevenson reflects on the buzz generated by his participation in the “Hail Mary” pass against the Washington Commanders.

“It was tough. It hurt. That’s the best way to explain it. It just hurt to feel that, being a football player, I made a mistake that’s going to persist. Even when my son grows up, I’ll have to explain it to him.”

Tyrique Stevenson

In week 8 of last season, the Bears were on the verge of defeating the Commanders. However, on the last play of the game, Stevenson, distracted by the fans, failed to prevent the ball from being intercepted, resulting in his team’s defeat. The incident generated criticism and a lasting impact on Stevenson’s career.

The loss to the Commanders marked the beginning of a ten-game losing streak for the Bears, leading to the firing of the offensive coordinator and the coach. Stevenson, after the mistake, apologized to the team and, although he received support, not everyone quickly forgot the incident. The Bears, with a 2-2 record, will face the Commanders again on “Monday Night Football”. Stevenson anticipates that the fans will try to distract him, but he remains focused on the game. The new Bears coach, Ben Johnson, emphasizes the importance of cornerbacks having “short memories”. Kyler Gordon, Stevenson’s teammate, emphasizes that the incident is in the past and that Stevenson has remained focused on his performance. Stevenson, who has also experienced significant personal changes, such as the birth of his son, sees the lesson learned in the field as a valuable tool for facing any situation.