Bears’ offense could get boost it needs — from Lions’ defenseAfter another inconsistent performance in the Bears’ 28-13 victory Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, coach Lovie Smith immediately tempered what he had hoped for from his inconsistent offense. “We didn’t expect to come in here and score 50 point… |
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Jay Cutler wants to avoid coordinator shuffleDec 24, 2012
The potential upheaval if the Bears fail to make the playoffs could come with an unavoidable consequence — Jay Cutler’s fourth offensive coordinator in his fifth season with the Bears. Cutler, who has struggled with consistency on several levels throu… |
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Losing starting free safety Chris Conte is just another blow to a defense that has suffered several injuries during a tough stretch. But second-year safety Anthony Walters said he’s up for the challenge. Walters took over for Conte after he pulled his h… |
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Free Head Exam: Chicago BearsDec 24, 2012
After the Chicago Bears' 28-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, here are three issues that merit further examination: More than anything, Sunday's game reinforced how reliant the Bears are on their special teams and defense in staking them to a lead … |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Bears are still holding out hope that linebacker Brian Urlacher can get back in time for this weekend’s finale against the Lions, and tried to get a secret workout in yesterday to gauge his progress. According to Fred Mitchell of the Chicago Tribune… |
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Matt Forte: I can’t see myself missing next weekDec 24, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Bears lost running back Matt Forte to an ankle injury during their 28-13 win over the Cardinals on Sunday, a dark cloud over a win that kept their playoff hopes burning brightly heading into Week 17. Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that… |
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Free Head Exam: Detroit LionsDec 24, 2012
After the Detroit Lions' 31-18 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, here are three issues that merit further examination: Benching a kick returner qualifies as a mild message at best, but nothing would be weaker than sending Stefan Logan back onto the field Sun… |
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Slideshow: Week 16 NFC North fan picsDec 24, 2012
Thanks for sending your Week 16 photos over the weekend, which produced what will be a wild Week 17. I can't wait to see your photos next weekend, considering how Chicago Bears fans will be forced to root for the Green Bay Packers to help their team's p… |
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BBAO: Bears rooting for Packers!!!Dec 24, 2012
We're Black and Blue All Over: So the stage is set for a wild conclusion to the 2012 season here in the NFC North. We know that the Green Bay Packers are still competing for a first-round playoff bye. The Minnesota Vikings have been handed a win-and-in … |
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