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Kimi Raikkonen believes pole position was there for the taking for Ferrari, after missing out by just over a tenth of a second to Nico Rosberg during qualifying in Belgium.Raikkonen, a four-time winner at Spa, made a slight mistake on each of his Q3 runs to leave him 0.166s adrift of Rosbergs time, meaning the Finn will start Sundays Belgian Grand Prix from third on the grid, behind Max Verstappen and Rosberg.Despite a much-improved performance from Ferrari in qualifying, Raikkonen was left disappointed to not have been able to claim his first pole since the 2008 French Grand Prix.Everything went as planned, including Q2, Raikkonen said. Obviously in Q3 I ran wide in the first run -- that wasnt ideal -- but the last lap was pretty good, even though I lost 0.2s on the last corner compared to my lap in Q2.Pole position was there for the taking and thats a bit disappointing. It was really close out there and it would have been nice to get pole. But the race is tomorrow and I think if we compare it with the previous two races this is a satisfying qualifying.The 2007 world champion played down the effect his errors had on his final qualifying position and admitted he cannot explain the reason behind Ferraris gains in its qualifying performance at Spa compared to the last few races.Not really, it didnt compromise it. But it would been easier without the first off, because that lap was also very good. On the last lap I lost 0.2s compared to my lap in Q2. For sure we had a chance to put it on pole and it would have been easier without going off in the first run. But thats how it goes.Its hard to say, but its nice to be so close but obviously wed rather be on pole position. I felt we had a good chance but I lost time in the last chicane. Is it the conditions? Its very hard with these conditions for the tyres.I dont know. If we knew it would be much easier to be in these positions all the time. 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In two starts, Barkley is 39 for 72 for 508 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions.Barkley got stronger as both games continued, following slow starts.Last week, Barkley hadnt completed a pass until 90 seconds remained in the first half, but led a 26-6 victory. He nearly pulled off a fourth-quarter rally from a 20-point deficit the previous week against Tennessee.Hes done a really good job of coming in and having great command and poise in the pocket and control in the huddle, Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains said.In my opinion, where hes really stood out is when weve been in our no-huddle, two-minute situations, hes done a nice job that way.Loggains has played with a backup receiver crew that is missing suspended Alshon Jeffery, and behind a patchwork offensive line.Facing Detroit at Ford Field presents a challenge Barkley hasnt faced yet, since his first two starts came at Soldier Field.Its definitely a different set of circumstances, coach John Fox said. His first actual action for us was at Green Bay after the Brian Hoyer (broken arm), so hes been on the road and played, but not as a starter. Its a challenge.The Bears (3-9) have pumped in recorded crowd noise to the Walter Payton Center for practice all week to prepare Barkley.Obviously the noise, when it gets loud, which it does, will affect our cadence and well be in silent and doing some different things, Barkley said. But Ive been in loud situations before in road situations before, so Im not sure you could get it any differently aside from a few things that we have to do week to week.TThe other step up for Barkley is facing an improving Lions defense.ddddddddddddMired near the bottom statistically when they lost to the Bears at Soldier Field in Week 4, Detroits defense has climbed to 15th overall and 15th in interceptions (10).Cornerback Darius Slay, in particular, has Barkleys attention.He makes plays, Barkley said. I think (because of) his quickness and knack for the ball -- for where it is -- I think youve always got to keep an eye on him.Barkley plans to rely on rookie running back Jordan Howard, who is 117 yards shy of a 1,000-yard season. Howard had his first 100-yard game against Detroit with 111 yards on 23 attempts.Jordan and the whole run game up front has helped our play-action passes and the passing game in general, Barkley said.With a back like him, who rarely gets tackled on the first hit, first touch, its comforting for me knowing we can get those third-and-shorts or second-and-shorts and keep moving the ball; and that the run fakes do set up the passing game very well.Its far too soon for the Bears to project Barkely as anything more than one of the potential quarterbacks for next years roster. Hell be a restricted free agent after this season.However, this game could provide further indication of where Barkley is in terms of potential.It wouldnt surprise Loggains if Barkleys success continues because plenty of other quarterbacks have come from far worse starts to their career. Then again, making a judgment now would be premature.I think every situation is different, Loggains said. I was fortunate enough when I was in Dallas (that) Tony Romo was a practice squad quarterback or the No. 3 quarterback, and I was in personnel and I got to watch him compete every day. You knew there was something there with him.Every guy is different. As they build experience and you get to watch them more and more, you make your decisions based on that. Very seldomly do you see a guy right away and say `hey this guy can play, because you dont know what its going to be like under pressure.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '