quan Smith’s play lately. That’s especially so after a 12-tackle performance he enjoyed against the Bills this past Sunday: his second performance of at least 12 tackles in four games. It was the highest tackle output of any other NFL linebacker in Week 9 aside from his veteran teammate in Danny Trevathan. Smith has been all over the field as he looks like the linebacker he was projected to be coming out of the 2018 NFL Draft.All the boxes of instinct Womens Cody Parkey Jersey , quickness, and power are being checked off for the rookie. Any previous anger for Smith in a summer contract dispute looks silly at the moment (as it also was then). Smith’s impact is paying off in spades for a Bears defense slowly picking the pieces back up after two early losses in October.For his most recent efforts, Smith is in line to be recognized for his production as the NFL announced he was a nominee for the Rookie of the Week in Week 9. Other nominees include the Browns’ Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb, the Falcons’ Calvin Ridley, and the Dolphins’ Jerome Baker. In comparison to Smith’s afternoon, Mayfield threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to the Chiefs http://www.chicagobearsteamonline.com/bobby-massie-jersey , while his backfield mate Chubb had 85 yards rushing and a touchdown. Ridley had 71 yards and a score in a win over Washington. And Baker had five tackles and a pick-six in a victory over the Jets. At a glance, if there were ever a week for Smith to win and come out as a top recognized rookie, it’d be in direct juxtaposition to this group. You know that whatever happens, the soft-spoken Chicago linebacker will just continue about his business as he always has. Robert is the Editor-in-chief of The Blitz Network (subscribe here!), the managing editor of Windy City Gridiron, and writes for a host of other fine publications. You can follow him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski. The Chicago Bears are still extremely healthy for an NFL team at this point in the season. Cornerback Prince Amukamara will play in Miami this week after a full day of practice today http://www.chicagobearsteamonline.com/pat-o_donnell-jersey , but corner Marcus Cooper has already been ruled out. And that’s it. Officially speaking, Cooper is the only player listed on Chicago’s injury reportWide receiver Anthony Miller, who missed the week 4 contest against the Buccaneers with an ailing shoulder, has been a full practice participant the last couple days. He says that he will wear a harness to protect his shoulder, but since he wore one in 2017 while at Memphis, he has zero concerns. Starting left guard Eric Kush was been limited earlier this week Authentic Eddie Jackson Jersey , but he practiced in full today and will go on Sunday. Even with Kush healthy, we may see some of the rookie James Daniels rotating into that spot like we did in their last game. Adam Shaheen, who is on injured reserve, would be eligible to come back and practice with the team on Monday, but head coach Matt Nagy sounded like that wasn’t going to happen yet. “He’s rehabbing and he’s in all of our meetings,” Nagy said via the teams Twitter feed. “He has the ability to come back to practice down the road but we’re not there yet.”Here’s something that dawned on me in regards to the Bears playing in the hot south Florida sun.The injury report for the Miami Dolphins is a different story. First the good news for them http://www.chicagobearsteamonline.com/charles-leno-jersey , as starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil is out of concussion protocol and will play on Sunday according to head coach Adam Gase even though he’s listed as questionable.Here are the other questionable Dolphins. Chase Allen OLBAndre Branch DEA.J. Derby TEJakeem Grant WR (thinks he expects to play)Bobby McCain CB (said he expects to play)T.J. McDonald SCharles Harris DEDeVante Parker WR (believes he’ll be able to play)Ryan Tannehill QB (Sore throwing shoulder)The Dolphins list defensive end Cameron Wake as doubtful with an injured knee, but it is expected that he’ll sit out on Sunday.
