Jay Cutler’s satin Bears jacket shone in the daylight of Soldier Field.
The former Bears quarterback stood on the sideline before Thursday’s season opener, soaking in the first time he’d ever set foot on the field as anything but a player. He rubbed Kyle Long’s head and the Bears guard gave him a bear hug.
The specter of the Bears’ former quarterback lingered long past kickoff, when Mitch Trubisky threw an end-zone interception and survived two more dropped picks by the rival Packers. He went 26-for-45 for 228 yards, one interception and a 62.1 passer rating.
Then Packers cornerback Tramon Williams offered his evaluation of Trubisky’s dud.