Chicago Bears Stock Report: Preseason Week 2
By Erik Lambert
Aug 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Sam Acho (49) is congratulated after making an interception against the Miami Dolphins during the second half in a preseason NFL football game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Sam Acho
There is no doubt anymore that linebacker Sam Acho is going to make the team. Moving forward the question becomes how far he rises up the depth chart. Based on his play, he won’t be satisfied until he’s named the starter opposite Pernell McPhee.
A week after posting a sack and interception against the Miami Dolphins, Acho continued his torrid streak of play by collected three tackles, a sack and forcing a fumble against the Colts. His experience as a 3-4 linebacker is telling, but it’s the pass rushing that has to be a surprise.
Acho wasn’t known for his ability to get to the quarterback in Arizona, though injuries may have had something to do with that. If this keeps up, then Chicago may have gotten one of the bargains of free agency.
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