Category Archives: Chicago Bears

I thought Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune made an interesting point at the end of his answer to this question: “What do you think about Marc Trestman’s recent goalline play selection?” — @KtrainExpress from Twitter “The Bears failed with … Continue reading →

I loved this non-answer from Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune: “Can't people aim higher when thinking Josh McCown is better or as good as Jay Cutler? Cutler at top of his game is by far better option, right? —@RexyFan8 … Continue reading →

Adam Rams coach Jeff Fisher comments upon the Bears pass rush. Via Adam L. Jahns at the Chicago Sun-Times: “Rams coach Jeff Fisher said it was difficult to judge the Bears’ pass rush against the Ravens because of the field … Continue reading →

Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times suggests that past history may reflect future earnings: “The biggest test remaining for [quarterback Josh] McCown is staying power. Even in [Marc] Trestman’s offense, the line between success and failure is as fine as … Continue reading →

It's not hard to figure out what Brad Bigg at the Chicago Tribune is getting at here: “Is Joe Flacco’s performance this season a cautionary tale about signing quarterbacks to mega contracts or is he just going through a difficult … Continue reading →

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune accurately makes this prediction: “The Bears cannot stop the run effectively in their base Cover-2 defense. With seven defenders in the box, they are getting overpowered. Injuries certainly play a big part in it … Continue reading →

Quarterback Josh McCown comments on dealing with the windy conditions at Soldier Field. Via Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune: “'It messes with your mind,' McCown said. '[head coach] Marc [Trestman] made a comment, ‘When it’s breezy, swing easy,’ before … Continue reading →

Rick Morrissey at the Chicago Sun-Times points to what he sees as quarterback Josh McCown's deficiencies: “But that doesn’t mean McCown is the better fit. It means he hasn’t tried to go beyond the limits of his abilities, which is … Continue reading →

Offense The Bears were really dominated at the line of scrimmage as it looked to me like the Ravens generally played to stop Matt Forte on the run, especially early. Their tight man-to-man coverage in the defensive backfield stifled Bears … Continue reading →

Via Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune: “Sit down. Chill. Let it heal. Ice and stim. Take a Tylenol. Have a Coke and a smile. Just let it heal.”