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Chicago Bears Report Card: Grading Every 2011 Starter
For all intents and purposes, the 2011 season basically ended for the Chicago Bears when QB Jay Cutler got hurt. However, despite missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, they did have some solid performances.When Cutler went down, the
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Chicago Bears: Why Lovie Smith May Undermine New GM Before He Even Gets Here
Former Bears GM Jerry Angelo's crying towel isn't even dry yet and already we have learned some things about the Bears' search for his replacement. Namely, that the new boss will have to be someone who "understands Lovie's philosophy," as Bears presi
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2012 NFL Mock Draft: Chicago Bears Full 7-Round Predictions
With the 2011 season in the rear mirror for the Chicago Bears, it's time to turn our attention to the draft. We all know how many needs the Bears do have.Meanwhile, the firing of Jerry Angelo would seem to be a boost to the draft process, as Angelo's
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Bears vs. Vikings: Why Lovie Smith’s Desire To Win Is Shortsighted
NFL coaches are intensely competitive by nature. It's a "win or else" mandate from their bosses, the fans and the media. But the desire to win now must be balanced with the best interests of the longer-term future of the organization. It's with
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What to Expect If Mike Tice Becomes Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator
The rumors have swirled for much of the latter half of this season about the tenuous future of offensive coordinator Mike Martz in Chicago. On two occasions recently, head coach Lovie Smith has refused to publicly support Martz. If Martz leaves, who
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10 QB Candidates Who Should Replace Caleb Hanie as Jay Cutler’s Backup in 2012
The Caleb Hanie Experience was a disaster and the Josh McCown Show hasn't run long enough for anyone to know if he's the guy, but somehow, some way, the Bears have got to find a backup to Jay Cutler.They simply can't go into next season the way they
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Chicago Bears: Why the 2011 Season Proves Bears Must Fire Jerry Angelo
How does Bears GM Jerry Angelo still have a job? Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo was hired in 2001, but 2011 marked the fourth time in the last five years that his team has failed to make the playoffs.He has got to go.Sure, you can blame others. Head c
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Bears vs. Packers: 9 Things We Learned from Chicago’s 35-21 Loss
Despite improved quarterback play, the end results were the same, as the Bears lost to the Packers 35-21, sending Chicago to its fifth straight loss and ending any slim hopes of reaching the playoffs.Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes and the
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Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers: 5 Key Matchups for a Bears Win
On the surface, it would appear that this contest is a mismatch and one that the Packers should dominate. But the Chiefs proved that Green Bay is not infallible, and if they can beat the Pack, the Bears can, too.But to do that will require the Bears
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Chicago Bears: Why Not Starting Nathan Enderle Is a Complete Mistake
If it's true that Nathan Enderle is deemed not ready to play this Sunday vs. the Packers, then shame on Jerry Angelo, Lovie Smith and Mike Martz. This is simply inexcusable.Enderle was the Chicago Bears' 2011 fifth-round draft choice out of Idaho, an
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