Category Archives: Chicago Bears

On Forecasting Jay Cutler’s Future

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune speculates on the future contract talks involving quarterback Jay Cutler: “The general manager has intimated if the club uses the franchise tag to secure Cutler from reaching the open market, it will be to buy time to … Continue reading

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While Raising My Hand…

Ed Sherman at the Chicago Tribune quoting announcer Al Michaels: “During the week, you hear all these experts say, ‘The key to winning the game is sealing the edge.’ Are you crazy? There are 400 keys to a game. Yet we’ve created … Continue reading

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In Support of Mel Tucker

Another answer that I agree with as Brad Biggs responds to a fan question for the Chicago Tribune: “Is there any chance we could see Rex Ryan as defensive coordinator next year if the Jets let him go? Mel Tucker doesn’t seem … Continue reading

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Hope Springs Eternal for the True Bears Fan

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “With Lance Briggs coming back will it be enough to turn things around on defense so the Bears are a Super Bowl contender? — @skinny2354 from Twitter “No one thought the Giants … Continue reading

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Michael Bush Knows He Should Have Gone Down

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes Michael Bush on his late touchdown Sunday.  Cleveland was out of timeouts and the Bears could have run the clock out if he’d gone down short of the end zone: “‘The line did a great … Continue reading

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Game Comments: Bears at Browns 12/15/13

Offense The Browns came out pretty much playing the pass though they did regularly bring a guy down into the box late just before the snap.  The Bears started out running Forte at them but when they saw the last … Continue reading

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GM Thinks Bears Will Let Cutler Go

It was a lazy (and very early) morning after reviewing the recording of the Bears game.   That is, until Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune popped this eye opener into his article this morning (the emphasis is mine): “If [Josh] McCown can … Continue reading

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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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