Notes and Quotes from Practice: Nagy Impressed with Graham’s Experience, Confidence, and Leadership

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesThe Chicago Bears held their first padded practice today, and head coach Matt Nagy subsequently spoke with the media at length about the Bears preseason. Sporting a white top with orange and blue striped sleeves, and a growing grey in his beard, he fielded questions from Chicago Bears beat writers via Zoom. Issues raised included running back depth, veteran leadership, injuries, the infamous quarterback competition, and which players made correctable mental mistakes today.

Nagy was asked early about Jimmy Graham’s fit in the offense, and Nagy noted the traits which will help Graham fit into this offense well are his experience, confidence, and that “he’s…