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The mindset for any team is simply to quickly move past disruptions, and the NFL schedule demands that pace, but the Bears’ firing of running backs coach David Walker has disrupted their preparation for a game against the Saints on Sunday.
“It’s gonna affect us in some form, but we’ve gotta learn to adapt to the change,” rookie running back Roschon Johnson said after practice Thursday. “It’s unfortunate, but in this business it’s next man up. That’s for me, that’s for coaches, that’s for anybody.
“I’m praying for Coach Walker with everything that transpired, but ultimately we’ve gotta prepare for this next game.