Monthly Archives: December 2013

Game Comments: Cowboys at Bears 12/9/13

Defense No surprise.  The Cowboys came out running and the Bears stacked the box with 8 and 9 guys.  The Cowboys ran over them. The Bears continue to have problems at linebacker.  I know these guys are young but it … Continue reading

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Briggs and Cutler Still Out in the Cold

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune reports the both Jay Cutler and Lance Briggs will remain out on Monday. Briggs's absence for a seven week extends his recovery time past the four to six week period which was anticipated when … Continue reading

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Is the Bears Defense Really That Bad?

The popular thing right now is to run down the Bears defense, blaming it for the vast majority of the team’s problems.  So naturally, as is my wont, I’m going to go the other way. According to the latest statistics on … Continue reading

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Defenses Holding the Bears Offensive Linemen

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune highlights another interesting point.  He quotes Bears running back Michael Bush on why he wasn’t used in short yardage situations on Sunday: “’I don’t know,’ Bush said. ‘I guess it wasn’t the personnel for me. … Continue reading

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Trestman’s Overtime Decision Indicative of a Bigger Problem

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune discusses the decision of Bears head coach Marc Trestman to kick a long field goal on second down rather tHan risking an offensive mistake to run plays to get closer: “Here’s the biggest problem: … Continue reading

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Game Comments: Bears at Vikings

Defense The Bears came out with 8 in the box on first down and stuck with their base package for much of the game. Its seemed evident that they were determined to stop the run. Problems with gap discipline once … Continue reading

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