Archive for May, 2009
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The Bear Den: 2009 Chicago Bears Season Preview (Part III)
In this four part preview of the 2009 Chicago Bears, I will preview weeks 10-13. Week Ten: at San Fransisco, Nov. 12 2009. 7:20 CST In this Thursday night NFL Network game the Bears travel to take on a 49ers team that improved over the o
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Angels and Demons: Profiling the Chicago Bears Key Coaches
The Bears’ staff probably shouldn’t have a lot to prove, but they do. The key members of the 2009 Chicago Bears’ coaching staff are precisely the people who are responsible for the best and worst facets of this football team.
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Chicago Bears at a Crossroads in 2009
Undoubtedly the defining move of the Chicago Bears 2009 season was the decision to trade for Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler. However, lost in the vast shadow of that move was a January announcement that could have nearly as large of an impact: Lovie
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The Best of Grossman and Orton Will Not Compare to Cutler
Jay Cutler, Orlando Pace, Frank Omiyale, and Chris Williams are new, probable starters for the Bears offense this season. What should be expected of Chicago's offense with all the changes made? One possible way to look at it would b
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Bears 2009 Playbook: Improve D’s Numbers While Cutler Throws Bullets
The Tampa 2 defense will be in full swing for the Chicago Bears this year as head coach Lovie Smith reunites with his old friend Rod Marinelli. The two will try to bring the team back to where they were three years ago when they finished the season 1
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Roberto Garza: Unheralded Leader of the Chicago Bears’ Offensive Line
Roberto Garza has been a fixture on the offensive line for the Bears since coming over from the Atlanta Falcons in 2005. The starting right guard, Garza has become leader within the veteran unit. That squad has drawn fire for its protection over the
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Bears Have Raised Expectations, But Don’t Supersize Them Yet
The instant that the Bears acquired Jay Cutler in a Bronco-bustin' trade last month, everyone from fans to media have been overcome by a wild fit of optimism the likes of which haven't been seen or heard in recent memory, maybe ever. Who could blame
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On the Frontline: Chicago Bears Key Coaching and Decision Making Personnel
After acquiring Jay Cutler, expectations for the 2009 Bears have jumped through the roof. With that comes immense pressure on everyone, from head coach Lovie Smith to quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton, to ensure that there will be success on the field
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Chicago Bears’ 2006 Draft: Mostly Backups
For grading criteria, if the player made it to the Pro Bowl, he gets an A. If he has started at least 24 games, 1.5 seasons, he gets a B. C's are still on the team. D's are still in the NFL. F's are no longer in the NFL.
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From Neckbeard To Jay Cutsizzle, Transitioning Away From Mediocrity
To categorize past Chicago Bears quarterbacks as mediocre would be a severe understatement. Since Jim McMahon walked off into the sunset, establishing the quarterback position has proven difficult for Chicago. Watching Jay Cutler in favor of Kyle "N
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