Category Archives: Chicago Bears

John Mullen at CSNChicago.com addresses the question of whether Mark Sanchez is in the Bears’s future: “The unknown is whether the Bears may take a flyer on Sanchez because [quarterback coach Matt] Cavanaugh knows him from New York, or take a pass for precisely the same reason: because … Continue reading →

Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs visited the NFL Network and talked Bears [link]. Amongst his comments, I can completely agree with his statements regarding the signing of cornerback Charles Tillman.  Briggs said he was “the happiest man in Chicago” when Tillman resigned.  If … Continue reading →

Apparently moving kickoffs from the 30 yard line to the 35 yard line a few years ago didn’t take things far enough for at least some NFL owners.  Via profootballtalk.com: “The Competition Committee announced today that owners will vote at next … Continue reading →

Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune comments upon the release of number three wide receiver Earl Bennett: “[Marquess] Wilson, a seventh-round pick out of Washington St., is positioned to compete with newly-signed Domenik Hixon for the No. 3 receiver spot. Wilson had two catches … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I described the uncomfortable feeling I had about how the Bears were going about “improving” the defense.  Apparently I wasn’t alone. Here’s what Steve Rosenbloom at the Chicago Tribune had to say as he urged the Bears to sign defensive end Jared Allen: … Continue reading →

As DeMarcus Ware disappears from the list of free agents, the question presents itself:  how can teams like the Denver Broncos continue to sign high priced veteran free agent after free agent while the Bears are already bumping their heads … Continue reading →

In considering the moves that the Bears have made since December, I find the question of whether they are actually better than they were at the beginning of 2013 to be debatable. Though the offense has been left largely intact, … Continue reading →

Dan Wieder at the Chicago Tribune on soon to be free agent quarterback Josh McCown: “[McCown] remembers an expression [Bears head coach Marc] Trestman often recites: ‘Don’t let familiarity rob you of your joy.’” “That’s the reminder to savor every moment, no matter … Continue reading →

John Mullin at CSNChicago.com argues that resigning center Roberto Garza makes the Bears offensive line unit better than the sum of its parts: “…Garza has quietly become a player who makes players around him better. He has a comfort level with quarterback … Continue reading →