Category Archives: Chicago Bears

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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How “Welcome” Will Fuller Be?

Patrick Finley at the Chicago Sun-Times quotes head coach Marc Trestman on the entrance of cornerback Kyle Fuller into the locker room: “Fuller said he’s looking forward to meeting the team’s veterans in the coming weeks. He had heard from [Tim] Jennings but not … Continue reading

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Kromer, Meyer, and Trestman All Expand Their Responsibilities in 2014

Apparently the Bears have cut the media loose on the coaching staff during their weekend rookie camp after a long vacation away.  Both head coach Mark Trestman and offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer were questioned closely about Kromer’s title change (he’s … Continue reading

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Mel Tucker and Reggie Herring Send Conflicting Schematic Signals. Sort of.

Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker did a far ranging interview with Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on a wide variety of subjects.  Much of the focus was on a few tantalizing details about some of the schematic changes the defense is headed for. … Continue reading

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Finding (Dis)Comfort with Teddy Bridgewater

Dan Pompei at Sports on Earth describes how the Minnesota Vikings found comfort with drafting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater: “Physical skills are necessary to play quarterback, but through the years [offensive coordinator Norv] Turner has come to value the mental aspects of the game … Continue reading

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The Underrated Matt Forte and Other Points of View

The writers at the Chicago Tribune are interviewing the former college coaches of the various Bears draft picks. I particularly liked this one from Dan Wiederer with Minnesota defensive backs coach Jay Sawvel on safety Brock Vereen. It went beyond … Continue reading

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Bears Roster Moves Likely Still Aren’t Over

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Out of the eight draft picks and nine undrafted rookie free agents, the Bears came away with only one safety. Are they set at safety? — @rodegu from Twitter “The Bears … Continue reading

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