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Will the Bears Running Game Be Better in 2018? Reasons Why It Could Go Either Way.
Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune on what the Bears running game will look like: “Power blocking. Pulling guards. This isn’t the sideline-to-sideline outside zone blocking scheme the Bears ran the last three seasons. Yes, the Chiefs incorporated that into … Continue reading
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Double Digit Interception Goal for Amukamara Is Admirable, Probably Not Realistic
Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune reviews the Bears situation at cornerback: “Projected on final roster: 6-7. “Roster locks: Kyle Fuller, Prince Amukamara. “Good bet: Bryce Callahan. “On the bubble: Sherrick McManis, Marcus Cooper, Cre’Von LeBlanc, John Franklin. “Practice squad … Continue reading
Will Fox’s Input on Defense Be Missed
Dan Durkin at The Athletic gives fans reasons to be optimistic in 2018: “Vic’s vision and voice — [New head coach Matt] Nagy’s singular focus is installing his offense, so he’s handed over control to [defensive coordinator Vic] Fangio. Considering … Continue reading
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How Big Will Nick Kwiatkoski’s Role Be in 2018
Kevin Fishbain at The Athletic gives fans reasons to be optimistic in 2018: “The duo inside… — Injuries to [Danny Trevathan and Jerrell Freeman], suspensions and Freeman’s subsequent release put the Bears in position to add [Roquon] Smith, the most … Continue reading
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The Bears Have No Players in the NFL Network’s Top 100. Again.
John Mullin points out what we have known for a long time. The Bears will (once again) not have a player in the NFL’s Top 100: “This year’s blanking follows a shutout in last year’s poll, which represented [voting] returns … Continue reading
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How Will Leonard Floyd Get His Sacks in 2018?
Lorin Cox at USA Today draws some conclusions from the data at Pro Football Focus: “Vic Fangio’s pass rush won on stunts and twists” “The Bears weren’t one of the teams that used them the most often, but they ranked … Continue reading
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Will the Bears Offense Run Faster in 2018?
Lorin Cox at USA Today doesn’t think the Bears offense will be any quicker to snap the ball this year. Last year under John Fox and offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains, the Bears’ offense was the NFL’s slowest in terms of … Continue reading
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Is the Size of the Bears Receivers a problem?
Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Once upon a time, a Bears receiver named Brandon Marshall reminded us that he’s 6-foot-5 and that there weren’t many defensive backs out there that could match up. He and Alshon … Continue reading
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One More Bears Question Before Training Camp
It’s going to be an interesting summer and there’s a lot to look forward to as we all observe what the Bears do. Leave it to Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune to provide just enough insight into the state … Continue reading
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Patience with New Bears Head Coach May Be More Than Usually Necessary
Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune quotes Bears head coach Matt Nagy after a recent practice on the difficulties involved in getting the Bears new offense up and running: “[The Bears players] understand that in Kansas City it took us … Continue reading
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