Daily Archives: January 4, 2011

Packers Provide a Blueprint for Beating the Bears But Not the Bricks

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

And Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times, makes a point that might turn out to be over-blown: “Worse yet, the Packers’ approach will likely serve as a blueprint for the Bears’ first playoff opponent. [offensive coordinator Mike] Martz can expect … Continue reading →

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Do Defensive Coordinators Make Better Head Coaches?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune had this nugget today: “Former Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera has been mentioned as an early candidate to replace John Fox in Carolina. One league insider said it was the preference of owner Jerry … Continue reading →

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The Bears Need a Healthy Earl Bennett for the Playoffs

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times has a relevant point: “Maybe Earl Bennett is more of a security blanket for [Bears quarterback Jay] Cutler than it appears. Bennett, who has been a clutch third-down receiver during the Bears’ resurgence, missed … Continue reading →

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NFL Playoff Schedule

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Tom Shannon

All times are central standard Wild Card Weekend New Orleans (5) at Seattle (4), 3:30 p.m., Sat., NBC Baltimore (5) at Kansas City (4), noon, Sun., CBS N.Y. Jets (6) at Indianapolis (3), 7 p.m., Sat, NBC Green Bay (6) … Continue reading →

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