Case Keenum didn't play in the Chicago Bears' Week 7 matchup against the New England Patriots, serving as the emergency third-string quarterback behind Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent. But a mic'd-up moment showed how valuable he was from the sideline.
The veteran backup spotted a weakness in New England's defense and relayed it to Williams, who took advantage. The exchange caught Emmanuel Acho's attention, and he used it to explain why veteran backups can be so important to a team.
Emmanuel Acho Explains the Value of Case Keenum's Guidance
The mic'd-up footage showed Keenum telling Williams that New England was struggling to adjust to Chicago's pre-snap movement.
"They're slow in setting our shifts and motion. They're struggling to pass all that stuff off," Keenum said.
Williams then returned to the field, found Luther Burden over the middle from a clean pocket and completed a pass into Patriots territory. Williams thanked Keenum afterward, making sure to acknowledge his help as they crossed paths on the sideline.
Acho quote-tweeted the clip, using Keenum's contribution to explain why teams need experienced quarterbacks behind their starters.
"People clown back-up quarterbacks bec...