Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune highlights another interesting point.  He quotes Bears running back Michael Bush on why he wasn’t used in short yardage situations on Sunday: “’I don’t know,’ Bush said. ‘I guess it wasn’t the personnel for me. … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune discusses the decision of Bears head coach Marc Trestman to kick a long field goal on second down rather tHan risking an offensive mistake to run plays to get closer: “Here’s the biggest problem: … Continue reading →

Defense The Bears came out with 8 in the box on first down and stuck with their base package for much of the game. Its seemed evident that they were determined to stop the run. Problems with gap discipline once … Continue reading →

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune summarizes the Vikings revolving door at quarterback:   “[Christian] Ponder entered his third season as the undisputed starter, then struggled during an 0-3 start with more turnovers (seven) than TD passes (two) and a … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune reminds me of a point I've been meaning to make as he answers your questions: “Why is Marc Trestman emphasizing Jay Cutler has a high ankle sprain? Is it to stress his groin is … Continue reading →

Rick Morrissey at the Chicago Sun-Times tells us that we shouldn't be surprised that the run defense stinks: “The term of the moment in the NFL is ‘‘run fits.’’ It refers to defensive players being in proper position to make … Continue reading →

Packers left guard Josh Sitton tells WSSP radio in Milwaukee exactly what he thinks of the Lions. Via Rob Demovsky at ESPN: “Sitton was asked whether the Lions might try to knock out Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with a hit … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune runs through the subtleties of holding the ball for a kicker with punter Adam Podlesh: “In perfect conditions, like the Bears had Sunday in the Edward Jones Dome, Podlesh tilts the ball slightly toward … Continue reading →

Rick Morrissey at the Chicago Sun-Times on the state of the Bears: “The 6-5 Bears are still tied for first place in the NFC North, thanks to Detroit’s loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday. It doesn’t mean they’re playing well. … Continue reading →

Defense The Bears came out playing 8 in the box on first down but still could stop the Rams from running the ball. The Rams scorred 14 points and never commpleted a pass. So much for the improved gap discipline … Continue reading →