Archive for July, 2009
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Is Jay Cutler a Franchise Quarterback without Mike Shanahan?
In the wake of the dramatic restructuring of the Denver Broncos, the big story has not been the acquisition of a new coach or changes in offensive and defensive philosophy, but the trade of Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears. Many people have been so ca
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Matt Forte, Running Back of the Chicago Bears, Is Overvalued!
I must say, it was a wonderful Fourth of July and I hope everyone not only enjoyed it, but partied late into the evening and partied safely. The weather was gorgeous here in beautiful San Diego, but I live in the country, and the temperature was a l
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Day 74: John Alex
No golf for me this year.A couple of quick updates from Bruce Wood over at the Big Green Alert:1) "Long a fixture of early August, the Ivy League preseason football media day is now a thing of the past. At least for this year.Instead of the annual lu
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The Top Five: Best 4-3 Middle Linebackers in the NFL
The middle linebacker has undergone somewhat of a transformation over the past decade or so in that they're no longer the unquestioned leader of a defense. Back in the 70's, 80's, and 90's the middle linebacker was the quarterback of the defense. He
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Soldier Up: Matt Forte’s Fantasy Value
When the Bears drafted Matt Forte in the second round, 44th overall, in the 2008 NFL Draft, they landed one of the top running backs in a very talented rookie class. Forte lived up to the expectations of his coaches as an every-down back. Forte finis
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The Bear Den: Expect a Breakout Year for Greg Olsen
Not only did the Bears improve their quarterback situation this offseason, but by doing so, they also improved their tight ends as well. Greg Olsen has the potential to be one of the best tight ends in the NFL right now, he just needs a good quarter
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Five Chicago Bears To Watch at Training Camp
When the Chicago Bears open Training Camp on July 31st, they are doing more than just running drills and weeding out a roster. They are carrying the hope of the NFL's largest market. A hope that might surpass that of the Super Bowl bound Bears of 2
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NFC North: Betting NFL Season Win Totals
Over the next few weeks, I will preview each NFL division from an Over/Under season win total perspective. All totals and odds to win division courtesy of Bowmans.com as current as the date the article is published. For additional divisio
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Chicago Bears Wide Receivers Not Given Enough Credit
More than not I see a lot of comments saying that Jay Cutler has no one to throw to. This really makes me angry. Yes, the Bears don’t have a lights out receiver, but their receivers aren’t that terrible. The Bears’ first string WR i
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The Chicago Bears Must Stay Injury Free To Have A Chance This Season
Over the past two seasons the Bears have been hit with injuries. Key players like Charles “Peanut” Tillman, Tommie Harris, Dusty Dvoracek, Nathan Vasher, Hunter Hillenmeyer, Brian Urlacher and Chris Williams have all suffered from the inj
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