Tyrique Stevenson Reveals Lingering Pain From Game That Defined His Season
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson shared how the game that marked his second season with the team still resonates in his memory. The play, a failed “Hail Mary” pass against the Washington Commanders, left a lasting mark.
It was tough. It hurt. That’s the best way to explain it. It just hurt to be a football player and have one of those mistakes that are going to persist. Even when my son grows up, I’ll have to explain it to him.
Tyrique Stevenson
The incident occurred in Week 8 of the previous season. The Bears were seconds away from beating the Commanders, but Stevenson, distracted talking to the fans, reacted late to the crucial pass. He unintentionally deflected the ball, allowing Commanders receiver Noah Brown to catch it and seal the victory.The defeat marked the beginning of a streak of ten consecutive losses for the Bears, which led to the firing of the offensive coordinator and head coach.
Stevenson apologized to the team the next day. Although he received support, some did not easily forget the mistake.
The cornerback commented that, despite the support, he felt some sideways glances. However, he took it as an opportunity to improve and prove his worth on the field.
The Bears (2-2, 0-2), after a bye week, will face the Commanders on “Monday Night Football”. Stevenson anticipates that the fans will try to distract him, but he is determined to focus on the game.
The new Bears coach, Ben Johnson, emphasizes the importance of cornerbacks having “short memories”.
Stevenson’s teammates assure that what happened against Washington does not define his current character as a player.
Stevenson, who has experienced significant changes, including the birth of his son, sees the lesson learned in the field as something he can apply to any situation in life.
The cornerback concluded that this experience prepared him to grow and mature, and to face any situation with courage.
