How did the Bears' locker room react to Santos hitting that game-sealing 58-yard field goal after his earlier mistake?
How did the Bears' locker room react to Santos hitting that game-sealing 58-yard field goal after his earlier mistake? There is nothing quite like an NFL locker room after a wild, dramatic win, especially when a teammate gets a legendary redemption arc. When Cairo Santos drilled that career-long 58-yard field goal to lock down a 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots, the Chicago Bears' sideline and locker room went absolutely nuts. Players love seeing a guy bounce back from a tough spot, and Santos earned every bit of praise he got that night. Earlier in the game, when Santos missed an easier field goal, the mood was tense. In football, when somebody misses a play, nobody wants to rub it in, but everybody feels the frustration. Kickers are often on an island—they sit by themselves on the bench, warm up in their own net, and don't mix as much with the offense or defense. But Santos proved he’s a core part of this team's heartbeat. Teammates like...