Charles Tillman, dressed Tuesday in full chef’s attire to promote his Bears celebrity charity event at Morton’s The Steakhouse on Monday night, took the opportunity to serve up a defense for his beleaguered head coach.
Lovie Smith has been second-guessed about the strategy to single-cover standout receiver Calvin Johnson on the controversial second down non-TD catch with 24 seconds remaining.
“Our defensive scheme is pretty good,” Tillman said. “It seemed to work out the whole game. On that one particular play, Calvin just … he went up and got the ball. It was an outstanding play, but he didn’t come down with control when the ball hit the ground.”
Sights seen: Lakers forward Luke Walton and Spurs forward Richard Jefferson enjoying several spots in our town, including Cuvee. … Bears running back Chester Taylor and Blackhawk Duncan Keith at Japonais. … Happy Bears celebrating their win at Joe’s Stone Crab, including Danieal Manning and Greg Olsen.
Honor roll: Jimmy Piersall and Don Zimmer will be inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame during ceremonies Friday at Fenway Park.
