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The Bears Defense Will Be Better Than They Were on Sunday. But Not Good Enough.

In a week where many people, incuding me, were spending our time moaning about how this year’s version on Justin Fields looked exactly like last year’s version of Justin Fields on Sunday, I thought that it was notable that my … Continue reading

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Tevin Jenkins Injury Hurt the Bears Badly on Sunday

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “I understand that the Bears were probably not feeling great about their offensive line against Green Bay’s front seven but how could that have been [Luke] Getsy’s game plan? You’re at … Continue reading

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Youth Is No Excuse As Bears Collapse in Another Big Game

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “I wasn’t expecting more than eight or nine wins, but I was blown away by how bad the Bears looked. Are there any reasons for optimism they can turn things around? … Continue reading

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Quick Comments: Packers at Bears 9/10/23

Offense The Bears started the game nicely with some easy throws from Fields and some decent runs. They gradually worked Fields up to longer passes from there. The Bears had two shots to make 3rd and 4th and short on … Continue reading

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Jaylon Johnson’s Season Will Go as the Starter on the Other Side Of the Field Goes

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune quotes cornerback Jaylon Johnson after intercepting quarterback Justin Fields in the red zone on Monday. “I’ve been wanting to get to game week since the start of camp,” [Johnson] said. “So, everything you do … Continue reading

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Will Jaylon Johnson Be Re-Signed Ever?

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. Will the Bears extend any other players by the start of the season? — @jtbcubs Cornerback Jaylon Johnson is probably the player with the best chance of being extended before the … Continue reading

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NFL Conundrum: Practice Like You Play or Rest for the Season?

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. How much will the starters play in preseason? — Jason W., Rolling Meadows You’re asking about something most coaches, Matt Eberflus included, treat as a closely guarded secret. I do find … Continue reading

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Justin Fields Needs to Learn to Fight Another Day

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions. From videos, it seems Justin Fields is willing to take checkdowns more often. Do you see this being a big thing for the offense when he is taking those 4- to … Continue reading

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Hard to Love the Packers When Pride Conquers All

Nick Shook at nfl.com has eight observations from training camps around the league. He says that Jordan Love is eager to get started as he replaces Aaron Rodgers at quarterback for the Packers. “I’m the man now and it’s going … Continue reading

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Gordon Should Have Been a One Position Player All Along

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune talks about Kyler Gordon‘s performance in camp. The Bears have Gordon working strictly in the nickel slot this year. “I do believe that just with everything, less is more,” [defensive coordinator Alan] Williams said. … Continue reading

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