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Article: Improving Zorich Starting To Show Bears He Belongs
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- August 17, 1993
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PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - As Chris Zorich steps back from the starting
lineup this week, he's never been closer to it.
"At this point we love him," defensive coordinator Bob Slowik
said. "If he keeps playing like he is, it will be hard to keep him
out of the starting lineup."
Slowik said Zorich must be considered one of the team's
playmakers after the Bears' 11-10 loss to the Phoenix Cardinals.
With William Perry sidelined because of a swollen knee, Zorich
started at right tackle and made six tackles.
Monday against the Saints, coaches want to give Perry another
chance. So Zorich won't get too excited yet.
And getting too excited is something Zorich has to be wary of.
In his third ...