Bears HBO ‘Tough Knocks’ 2024: Ideal Fan Tweets, Memes from Episode 4
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The penultimate episode of Tough Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears aired on Tuesday, and it showcased the upstart group because it ready for (and one way or the other won) its ideal preseason sport, a 34-21 victory over the host Kansas City Chiefs.
The vibes are extensive in Chicago aesthetic now after a 4-0 preseason and rising expectations for a bunch now led by rookie quarterback and reigning No. 1 total possess Caleb Williams, who’s flanked by a noteworthy-improved roster.
This episode confirmed Williams’ continued preparation, including gazing gametape and training an even spike.
It incorporated various moments such as Rome Odunze and John Jackson procuring at a Woodman’s Meals Market, quarterbacks Tyson Bagent, Austin Reed and Brett Rypien touring to Skydeck Chicago and offensive lineman Ryan Bates playfully ribbing rookie offensive lineman Theo Benedet after he bought him Clorox wipes as a replacement of requested Dude Wipes.
But there were one way or the other two storylines right here that hit hardest.
The major modified into once by job of security Adrian Colbert, who shared a story of a tragic advance-dying expertise. At the age of 9, Colbert almost about died after being struck by a bicycle. He survived however modified into once in a coma for 2 weeks and underwent a wonderful ordeal.
Many followers acknowledged Colbert’s perseverance and were fearful by what he suggested.
Bleacher Nation Bears @BN_Bears
The Adrian Colbert story. I had no idea. Dude did no longer assemble the 53-man, however he’ll be straightforward to root for appealing ahead. His vibes are astronomical. #HardKnocks
NFL Motion pictures @NFLFilms
.@AdrianColbert27 got right here a super distance to opt up right here 🙏#HardKnocks pic.twitter.com/iBzX16LJg8
Colbert has played six NFL seasons and is attempting to interrupt into the league for his seventh. Sadly, he did no longer assemble the ideal 53-man roster, however it without a doubt’s without a doubt imaginable he finds a home round the league put up carve day.
The various heartwrenching 2d took place later within the week, as rookie running relief Ian Wheeler, who had fared in coaching camp, suffered a torn ACL in some unspecified time in the future of the Chiefs sport.
Wheeler had seriously dominated currently against the Buffalo Funds two weeks with a pair of touchdowns. He’s now on season-ending injured reserve.
Later on, Wheeler and his mother, Beaura, who traveled to Kansas City, shared a 2d postgame.
NFL Motion pictures @NFLFilms
Mother’s admire lifts you up ❤️️#HardKnocks pic.twitter.com/LqaRxUAaSJ
It modified into once clearly an incredibly stressful 2d for both, and followers were emotional afterward.
Funky Wintry Luda (Taylor’s Model) @lcm1986
Looking at the Ian Wheeler section, intriguing what it modified into once building to, modified into once relish gazing Revenge of the Sith intriguing that Anakin is set to assassinate all these younglings. You knew what modified into once gonna happen, however you proceed to hoped that this time modified into once gonna be various.
Nolan @nolpup
#HardKnocks episode 4, a gentle reminder that the avid gamers on the realm are more than the amount on the aid of the jersey.
Human beings from all walks of life.
Nick Whalen @_NickWhalen
Looking at Ian Wheeler hug his mom after intriguing his dream of the NFL may maybe per chance per chance very well be long previous…. pic.twitter.com/WgwWs5wRd2
Charlie Wilson @_charliewilson0
ian wheeler storyline pic.twitter.com/hiTX9LCqpx
Wheeler modified into once considered speaking afterward in Chicago with frequent manager Ryan Poles, who actually known as 2024 a “redshirt” yr for him at this point, and he appeared waiting for his future. Hopefully he is able to advance relief 100 p.c next yr.
Greg Gabriel @ggabefootball
After gazing Tough Knocks, there may maybe be no such thing as a requirement that Ian Wheeler had made this club. Now it be rehab and wait till next yr. That would very well be a blessing as he can be taught so much even supposing he’s no longer taking half in and feel assured when the off-season program begins
The final episode of the series will air on HBO and be accessible to bound on Max on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. As for the Bears, their genuine season begins Sunday, Sept. 8 at home against the Tennessee Titans.