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CHICAGO -- Jay Cutler targeted Brandon Marshall and no one else. He zipped a pass into double coverage, only to get intercepted. The new and supposedly improved offence stagnated and the defence made up for it. Same old Chicago Bears? On the surface, it sure seemed like it. Cutler looked shaky again and the defence came through, harassing Philip Rivers early on and setting the tone for the Bears in a 33-28 preseason victory over the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night. All eyes remain on the quarterback after the Bears made some big changes on offence in the off-season, hiring coach Marc Trestman to replace Lovie Smith and revising their line. So far, the results are mixed at best. "There are certain plays were running for the first time against a live defence other than the Bears," Cutler said. "There are certain things you just have to experience. Sometimes you make mistakes, and sometimes its going to go off without a hitch. When I was in Denver, we ran that offence for three years. Year 3, I think all of us had a great grasp of it. We dont have that luxury right now." Cutler played a quarter and completed 4 of 5 passes for 38 yards and a touchdown, but the only receiver he targeted was Marshall, who is recovering from off-season hip surgery and sat out last week. Field position played a role in that, as did the Bears not wanting to show too much of their playbook. Still, thats not a good sign for a team that wants to distribute the ball more evenly this year. On a more positive note for the Bears offence, Matt Forte ran for 74 yards and a touchdown on eight attempts after carrying just once in a loss at Carolina in the preseason opener. His 58-yard run around the left end set up the games first touchdown, a 5-yard strike from Cutler to Marshall. Rookies Kyle Long and Jordan Mills held their ground at right guard and tackle. Devin Hester also showed a spark, returning the games opening kickoff 45 yards. And reserve Michael Ford ran one back 100 yards in the third quarter, leading to a 3-yard scoring run by Michael Bush. The first-team defence sacked Rivers three times and forced two turnovers, even though star defensive end Julius Peppers (hamstring), defensive tackle Henry Melton (concussion) and linebacker D.J. Williams (strained right calf) sat out with injuries. The Chargers lost again after getting pounded by Seattle last week. Rivers downplayed the turnovers, even though he got swarmed as soon as he stepped on the field. He was 5 of 9 for 50 yards with an interception, and he lost a fumble on a sack by Shea McClellin, leading to a 3-yard run by Forte that made it 14-0 near the end of the first quarter. "I think that can be overanalyzed," Rivers said. "They are what they are, but I dont see it as a step back. I have seen some bad play and non-rhythmic offences in the preseason, then they have great years, and I have seen some great drives in the preseason and they all go for nothing in the regular season." Backup Charlie Whitehurst came in early in the second quarter and was 6 for 9 for 69 yards and a touchdown. He fumbled away his first snap, leading to a field goal by Robbie Gould, but he also led the Chargers on an 80-yard TD drive late in the half. Cutler got sacked twice on the opening drive, an ominous start after he threw an interception on Chicagos first play from scrimmage the previous week. Jarret Johnson burst through the left side to force a fumble on second down that the Bears recovered, and Cutler held the ball too long on the next play, resulting in a sack for Corey Liuget. Forte set up Chicagos first touchdown on the next possession when he turned a pitch into a 58-yard sprint down the left side to the 5. Marshall, who sat out last week after having off-season hip surgery, then caught a strike from Cutler in tight coverage to give the Bears a 7-0 lead. They had a chance to add to it after Chris Conte picked off Rivers at the 35 on the next possession. But on the first play, Cutler got intercepted by Donald Butler trying to hit Marshall in double coverage. "I didnt misread," Cutler said. "I knew what I was doing. (I) kind of got clipped, I let it go, but those are the ones that you kind of want to check down after you see the picture." Trestman tried to take some blame for the pick, saying the Bears had not run that play much. He also made it clear he wasnt thrilled with Cutlers decision, saying, "Theres a time to force the ball and use your arm and put it up into man-to-man coverage when theres a single man and a single player, and that really wasnt one of those situations." That Peppers sat out his second game was a bit of a surprise, considering Trestman had said he would play. The Chargers held out Danny Woodhead because of his undisclosed injury and receiver Malcolm Floyd after he hurt his right knee in practice on Monday. Rookie linebacker Manti Teo also sat out as expected after spraining his right foot against Seattle last week. Liuget left late in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. And Bears third-string quarterback Matt Blanchard broke a knuckle on his left hand in the second half, forcing Josh McCown back into the game. Trestman wasnt sure how long he would be out but did say the Bears will need to bring in another QB. Fake Yeezys 2019 . -- Patrick Reed got an early start in golf. Yeezy For Cheap . Irving scored 23 points, Tristan Thompson had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets 117-109 on Friday night. http://www.fakeyeezystore.com/ . Down by seven with 90 seconds left in regulation, thats where they looked comfortable. Fake Yeezy Boost Online . 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IRVINE, Calif. -- Jared Goff draws most of the attention from Rams fans in training camp.But right now Case Keenum runs the offense.While Goff had a crowd of more than 2,000 fans groaning when he fumbled the snap from under center and cheering on a long touchdown pass to undrafted rookie wide receiver Nelson Spruce, Keenum steadily took the starters through the Rams first full practice in pads at UC Irvine on Tuesday.Thats what the Rams hoped would happen when selecting Keenum as the starter before organized team activities. That decision allowed the quarterback entering his fifth season in the NFL to oversee the offenses development in the spring and summer while giving the No. 1 overall draft pick Goff time to get settled.When Im at quarterback, Im running the show, Keenum said. Its my huddle, its my squad, its my offense and I am taking ownership of it.Keenums role was evident over the weekend when starting receivers Tavon Austin (cramps) and Kenny Britt (excused absence) were unavailable, leaving a group of largely unknown players available at the position.With rookie Pharoh Cooper held out because of a minor quadriceps injury, the Rams signed Austin Hill and David Richards on Tuesday, adding the pair of undrafted former Arizona standouts to a roster that now includes seven players in their first or second year as professionals.Britt is the lone receiver on the roster with more than five seasons of experience, while Austin and Brian Quick are the only Rams wideouts that were drafted in the first three rounds.Coach Jeff Fisher touted the groups potential, noting they would be hard to distinguuish by switching jersey numbers.ddddddddddddTheyre all tall and can make plays and elevate and make catches, Fisher said. Youre going to get to know them, especially in the preseason.Were trying to build up and down the depth chart because two days ago we were down two receivers and we had some new faces in there, Keenum said. It doesnt matter who you plug in at quarterback, it doesnt matter who you plug in at receiver, you are expected to produce.Statistical production was modest as Keenum started the final four games of the St. Louis Rams era, though he did throw three of the teams 11 total touchdown passes for the entire season during that stint.However, when combined with the output of running back Todd Gurley and a strong defense, it was enough for the Rams to win three games in that span.The same grinding style is expected whether Keenum or Goff starts the season opener. It could be even more necessary given the uncertainty at receiver.However, the focus will inevitably remain on Goff, prompting Fisher to joke that he would open every post-practice interview with a breakdown of the former California stars performance that day.And then well go on to other things. Hows that?, Fisher said.That quip didnt keep Fisher from noting Keenums seemingly overlooked role.He does all the little subtle things you need to do as a quarterback, Fisher said. He has had a great offseason.Said Keenum: Im doing my job.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '