Archive for June, 2009
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The Bear Den: The Pressure Is On The Bears Defense
Do you remember back in the 2005 and 2006 seasons, when people were calling the Bears defense the best in the NFL? Or when a lot of people were comparing those defenses to that of the 1985 Super Bowl champions? Things have changed, my friends. In the
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When Do You Go “We”?
It's a common enough situation. Fans call into their local sports radio/TV show or send an e-mail or whatever, and the question/opinion usually goes something like this:"Yeah, Jim Bob, long-time listener, first-time caller. Hey, do you think Overhyp
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NFC North Heading Anywhere but South
The question that arose around many water coolers last summer in the Midwest was who was the best quarterback in the NFC North? Was it unproven Aaron Rodgers? Veteran Jon Kitna? Game manager Kyle Orton? Or the dynamic but inexperienced Tarvaris Jacks
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Chicago Bears: Grading the 2009 Roster by Position
The Chicago Bears have been surprisingly active this off season. With the addition of several key players, such as Jay Cutler, Orlando Pace, and Pisa Tiniosamoa, their roster looks noticeably different. So this is a position-by-group analysis and g
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Will Jay Cutler Make a Difference for the Chicago Bears?
Do the Bears Have Enough?When the offseason started, probably no one in the Windy City area would have thought the Bears would undergo such a huge change on the offense. Even when the news broke that, then Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler could be trad
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My Questions for Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler is a Chicago Bear. This is as exciting a time in Chicago sports as there has been since the 1998 Bulls were busy winning their sixth NBA title. Bears' fever has hit Chicago big time, and a game has not even been played yet. How
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Bears’ Coaching Staff Follows Lovie’s Lead
The Chicago Bears have a rich history of great running backs, staunch defense, and playing games close. That's why the hiring of head coach Lovie Smith seemed to fit right in with the Bears' normal mode of operation. Smith was the defensive coordinat
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Vertical Passing Game/End Pressure Keys to Chicago Bears’ Title Hopes
Few teams have taken on such a major shift in philosophy this offseason than the Chicago Bears. The motto in the town for decades has been to run the football, have a dominating defense and control the clock. This all changed the moment the Bea
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Chicago Bears: The Five Best Offseason Moves This Year
Halas Hall has been busy this off season. As General Manager, Jerry Angelo watched his team slide to a 9-7 record this season, missing the playoffs, he knew something had to be done. Okay, a lot had to be done. On offense he watched a mediocre pas
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What Does Nascar and The Chicago Bears Have In Common?
Hmm.... Brad Biggs writes in his daily blog (http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears): "Team spokesman Scott Hagel said the Bears are exploring the possibility of adding a sponsorship patch to practice jerseys, a move first made by the Tennessee Titans at l
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