Archive for November, 2012
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Chicago vs. San Francisco: Analyzing the 49ers’ Defense for Week 11
A week after facing the league's second rated defense in the Houston Texans, the Bears travel to San Francisco Monday night to face the league's third rated defense. Through nine games this season, the 49ers have given up just 292.1 yards per game.Mu
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Are Chicago Bears’ Playoff Hopes Doomed Without Jay Cutler?
Jay Cutler's status for Monday night's matchup against NFC rival San Francisco remains in doubt and his team's playoff future could become more clouded if he does not return to the starting lineup soon.Cutler has solidified the quarterback position i
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Bears vs 49ers: 10 Keys to Victory for Chicago
For the Chicago Bears, one single game has not presented more of a challenge than their upcoming game on Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers.The Bears have a lot going for them right now, even after suffering a 13-6 loss to the Hous
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Jay Cutler: Nature of Concussions Makes Status for Week 11 Remain Unclear
Following their team's meltdown last season after Jay Cutler was sidelined with a thumb fracture, Chicago Bears fans are sure to be holding their collective breath as they await their signal-caller's return.Fortunately, the situation this year is ver
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Bears Weekly Progress Report: Offensive Adjustments Heading into Week 11
We spoke earlier this week about Jason Campbell stepping into Jay Cutler's role as he deals with the aftermath of his concussion, but there is more fallout to consider than just a change under center.The Bears have the luxury of the best defense in t
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Chicago Bears: 5 Players to Watch in Week 11
On paper, the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers could not be more alike. Both teams play ferocious defense, run the ball well, and both teams' quarterbacks had to leave their week 10 game because of a concussion.The statuses of Jay Cutler and
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Chicago Bears Are NFL’s Best at Scoring When Offense Is Not on the Field
One of the key elements to the success of this year’s version of the Chicago Bears has been the team’s ability to put points on the scoreboard when their offense is not on the field. The Bears this year have scored seven touchdowns by int
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Chicago Bears to Face Several Contract Negotiations at Season’s End
Last year, Matt Forte was the topic of contract concerns. The Pro Bowl running back negotiated with Bears management for months on end, even threatening to hold out, before finally signing a four-year, $32 million contact in July. Next season, the Be
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Chicago Bears Control Their Playoff Destiny Despite Ugly Loss to Houston
During the first half of the season it was all clear skies for the 7-1 Chicago Bears. The defense was unstoppable. Cutler and Marshall were clicking. The Bears were one of the favorites in the NFC. But Sunday the rain came, bringing with it a flood o
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Chicago Bears: Breaking Down What Makes the Defense Most Dominant Squad in NFL
The concept of possession has been long debated in the NFL; If a team spends more time possessing the football, it's said they'd be the most likely to win. However, this was largely debunked in a series of famous—or infamous, depending on which
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