Archive for July, 2010
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2010 Preview: How the Chicago Bears Can Win This Season
It's just weeks before the start of training camp and activity for the Chicago Bears is rightfully scarce. There are many things to be excited about at the season draws closer and there are plenty of questions that have yet to be answered. Only t
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The Chicago Bears Preseason Preview: The Offensive Line
The Bears thought that they had struck gold last season with the acquisition of Jay Cutler and (on that same day) the signing of legendary Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Pace. Pace was supposed to be a stop gap just in case the team couldn’t
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Five Wide Receivers Ready to Break Out in 2010
In the second installment of my "Break-out players in 2010," i will focus on rising pass-catchers who are ready to shine next season. Like running backs, relinquishing a starting job is as easy as dropping a Brett Favre laser coming off a slant. Yo
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NFL History: Top Running Backs Who Broke Through the 30-Year-Old Wall
The NFL running back has one of the shortest lifespans of any position on the football field.A majority of running backs cannot breach the 30-year-old wall and disappear shortly after their 30th birthday. If you have not seen the top 15 backs who hit
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What’s Wrong with the Chicago Bears’ Defense? Perhaps Nothing
A lot of fingers have been pointed at the Bears defense, and for good reason. Last year they had a lot of problems stopping the run, stopping the pass, and stopping teams from converting third downs into first downs. Bringing back a lot of the same p
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Israel Idonije: Q&A With Chicago Bears Defensive End
Defensive end Israel Idonije came into the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2003 with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns put Idonije on the practice squad, but Idonije was released midway through the season. The Bears scooped Idonije up late that seaso
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Five Things the Chicago Bears Must Improve This Season
The Bears struggled on both sides of the ball last season. Jay Cutler led the league in interceptions, Matt Forte never really got going on the ground, Greg Olsen didn’t live up to his expectations, and the offensive line was pretty pathetic
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Chicago Bears Preseason Preview: The Tight Ends
The Bears' tight ends aren't being talked about enough, because they are going to be an important part of the new Bears offense not only for catching passes but for blocking as well. In fact, as history has shown us, new offensive coordinator M
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Chicago Bears Will Need to Be ‘Special’ Again in 2010
Lost in the shuffle of a busy offseason and a disappointing 2009 season is one of the Chicago Bears' primary weapons—the special teams. I know, I know. Special teams don't sound "sexy" to anyone, but over the course of a long, 16-gam
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Vince Young vs. Matt Leinart vs. Jay Cutler: Analyzing the 2006 NFL Draft
Tale of the Tape: Vince Young "The Comeback Kid" — 6'5", 230 pounds, age 27, drafted by the Tennessee Titans third overall Games started: 39, Record: 26-13, Two Pro Bowls, TD-INT: 32-39 Matt Leinart "The Pretty Boy" —6'5", 225 pounds, a
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