Monthly Archives: June 2014

The Competition at Tight End and Other Points of View

Bears Terry (*cough*Tank*cough*) Johnson seems to have grown up quite a bit since he was a Bear.  From Darin Gantt at profootballtalk.com. Speaking of former Bears, Tommy Harris is set up to own a new FXFL team.  Via Mike Florio … Continue reading

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Trestman Still Seeing the Game from the Offensive Side and Other Points of View

Bears Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times reports that defensive backs coach Jon Hoke shoulders some of the blame for Chris Conte’s poor performance last year: “Hoke said he should’ve done a better job coaching last year, when, he said, … Continue reading

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Probably Should Have Just Made Brad Biggs a Co-Author and Other Points of View

Bears Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “As I look at the Bears’ schedule, I see two tough games: San Francisco and New England. Do you see any others and do you think the Bears will win the division … Continue reading

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Bears Working to Counter Issues of Depth

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Depth seems to be a key issue for NFL teams in playoff contention every year.  Where do you see the biggest depth risk for the Bears?  Wide receiver, offensive line or … Continue reading

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The Limited Use of Statistics and Other Points of View

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Right tackle seemed to me to be the weakest of the all the offensive starting positions in 2013. I believe an upgrade there would significantly improve the offense. Are they satisfied … Continue reading

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Tough Love for Lance Briggs and Other Points of View

Dan Pompei at the Bleacher Report provides us with a little more insight into wide receiver Brandon Marshall’s role with the team. “What is less known [than his prowess as a receiver] is Marshall has been a positive influence on … Continue reading

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Optimism Reigns and Other Points of View

Here’s an excellent question for Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune: “If the draft is how you build a franchise, then why is there not more coverage of a teams’ scouts? I don’t mean fluff or assassination jobs, just journalism … Continue reading

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