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Top 9 Position Battles to Watch in Chicago Bears Training Camp
For the most part, the Bears are a veteran team that is trying to win a Super Bowl while the window is still open. I say that because the core of the defense is aging—Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Julius Peppers and Charles Tillman—all on
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6 Reasons Chicago Bears Will Improve (Record-Wise) from Last Season
Regardless of how you personally graded the Bears' draft, one thing that most Bears fans can agree on is that there is a very good chance that 2012 will be a much better season than last year. I didn't care for the draft, but am hopeful that Phi
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Analyzing the Chicago Bears Offense After Offseason Improvements
While the Bears haven't made any upgrades on the offensive line, they have added two starting wide receivers and a backup tight end to a roster badly in need of improvement. Quarterback Jay Cutler must be happy with the addition of a legitimate No. 1
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Chicago Bears 2012 Draft: Grading Rounds 4 Through 7
The 2012 NFL Draft has ended, and while it was one of the more interesting drafts in recent memory, it was an especially important one for the Bears, who are expected to contend for the Super Bowl this season. Bears GM Phil Emery had already done a m
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Chicago Bears 2012 Draft: Grading Day Two Picks, Analyzing Day Three Options
After spending their first-round pick on defense, the Bears went out and provided more help for QB Jay Cutler by drafting South Carolina receiver Alshon Jeffery. Surprisingly, they traded up five spots to get Jeffery. Then, in the third round, GM Phi
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Chicago Bears 2012 Draft: Grading First Round, Analyzing Second Round Options
With the 18th pick in the 2012 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears select Shea McClellin from Boise State. Who? What? Why? I want to give GM Phil Emery the benefit of the doubt here, but like many, I was shocked by this pick. It's not so much that I don't f
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Chicago Bears 2012 Schedule: Power Ranking Bears Games from Easiest to Toughest
Now that the 2012 NFL schedule is out and I've made my early predictions and observations, it's time to look at just how challenging the Chicago Bears' schedule actually is. One obvious point I should make is that it is too early to know for sure how
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Chicago Bears 2012 NFL Schedule: Game-by-Game Predictions, Info and Analysis
The 2012 NFL schedule was released on Tuesday, and the NFL obviously loves Da Bears. Chicago plays the NFL's maximum of five prime-time games this season. In fact, the Bears play five of their first 10 games on national television. On the surfac
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Chicago Bears: Analyzing 10 Potential 1st-Round Draft Picks
I have mocked until I'm blue (and orange) in the face. Some of you have agreed with my selections, some of you would rather I take a long walk off a short plank. But I think all Bears fans can agree on one thing: there is no certain pick for Chicago
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7 Chicago Bears Who Deserve Long-Term Extensions
I normally side with the team's stance when it comes to contracts, especially for players in the NFL who are often just one hit away from being out of the game forever. I also have no use for players who sign a contract in good faith then demand a ne
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