Antwaan Randle El, the Bears' wide receivers coach, called plays for Chicago in the second half of Saturday's preseason game against the Browns, a move that coincided with a significant offensive surge. The Bears scored 24 points in the second half en route to a 34-10 victory, per Pro Football Talk and CBS Sports.
ESPN reported that Randle El helped spark a 24-0 run, though other outlets describe the scoring as 24 of the team's 34 total points coming during his time calling plays. According to Reddit's r/nfl community, third-string quarterback Case Keenum was efficient under Randle El's direction, completing 9 of 10 passes for 151 yards, two touchdowns, and a 158.3 passer rating.
One source identified Randle El as assistant head coach in addition to his wide receivers role, though most reporting refers to him by his WRs coach title alone. The exact reason for the change in play-calling duties was not reported.
