Tyson Bagent (and his father) were the stars of “Hard Knocks”, Episode 3
The Chicago Bears have a lot of interesting personalities on their roster, which was evident in the summer edition of “Hard Knocks”.
One of the stars of episode three is quarterback Tyson Bagent, who will back up No. 1 pick Caleb Williams this season. A good backup is like having another coach on the sidelines. Bagent has a great football brain and this is a good role for him. He still has a lot to give in a backup role on the field, but his brain will be a great ally to the Bears now.
As for his personality, he seems like a really funny guy, and Hard Knocks showed that off brilliantly on Tuesday night, including tearing apart all of his tattoos.
The episode also featured his father, Travis Bagent, who stole the show. Bagent Sr. is an arm wrestling champion, which is an incredibly impressive thing to have on his resume. And he has the personality you’d expect from someone who can say that.
We got to see a little bit of Travis Bagent’s personality and get a glimpse into their relationship as father and son. These are the things you don’t see when Hard Knocks isn’t around – although we did get a glimpse of it last season when Bagent filled in for an injured Justin Fields for a month last year.
Bagent had a strong outing in last week’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, completing 7 of 8 passes for 87 yards and two touchdown passes. He also had one run for 10 yards. Through the lens of Hard Knocks, you can see that it meant a lot to him to play well in that game, especially in front of a crowd of over 80 people.
Bagent only has one game left this preseason – Thursday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Since the regular players are not playing, Bagent will start and should get a lot of playing time.
You never know what might happen this season with Williams and his health, but Bagent will certainly be ready when he is needed. It’s good to know that he is a wonderful person and comes from a good family, and that he can give the Bears what they need as a backup quarterback. It’s fun to watch him (and his dad) shine in the spotlight on Hard Knocks.
