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Instead of continuing to beat their helmets against eight-man fronts, the Bears are coming to a realization: They don’t have to run the ball. At least not so much. They can throw short passes instead. Using the short passing game as a run substitute has been productive in their last two games, and the Bears are sure to continue down this road as long as they continue to get the same looks from defensive fronts. “When the run is struggling like that, there are some things you can do with screens, some quick passes, some long handoffs,” quarterback Jay Cutler said. “Just get the ball out of your hands quickly to help the offensive linemen.” Using the short passing game also has been a way to …

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