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David Haugh: Call me crazy, but Bears look good enough to make .500 season realistic goal

CHICAGO - For a guy with such good field awareness, Bears rookie safety Eddie Jackson confessed to being totally oblivious Sunday to the history he made and the anniversary he marked.

Exactly one year after breaking his leg at Alabama, Jackson became the first NFL defensive player to score two touchdowns covering 75 or more yards as the Bears beat the Panthers 17-3 at Soldier Field.

"I didn't know that," said Jackson, also the first Bears defensive player in 69 years to score twice in a game. "It's crazy."

No crazier than

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