When Bears coach Matt Eberflus was asked if he’s going to miss DeForest Buckner on Sunday, he was either playing coy or wouldn’t say.“DeForest is a wonderful, wonderful human being,” Eberflus said. “Great family man. And a really good player. He’s been All-Pro. He’s been Pro Bowl — all those things. He’s a dynamic player, so I wish him the best. Hopefully he heals up fast.”Truth be told, that Buckner is not playing against the Bears on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium after being put on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain is a big break for the Bears. Nobody knows just how big more than Eberflus.When Eberflus was the Colts’ defensive coordinator, Buckner was the all-important 3-technique — the destructive “engine” that wreaked havoc on opponents’ offensive line and backfield and made that defense work best.Acquired in a trade with the…
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