Bear Necessities: Nicholas Morrow feels confident in play-calling role

With Roquan Smith occupying the weak-side linebacker role in Matt Eberflus’ defense,

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it’s newcomer Nicholas Morrow who will be calling

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The plays as the middle linebacker for the Bears.

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Right now our [middle] linebacker, he’s directing the fronts,

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He’s directing the calls,” said defensive coordinator Alan Williams.

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He has most of the huddle pre-snap communication.”

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Morrow has been lining up at the MIKE linebacker position since the spring,

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