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Are the Chicago Bears better off losing this Sunday?

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If the Bears fall to Detroit in Week 17, will it be better for the team in the long run? It’s that time of year again Bears fans. No, I’m not talking about making New Year’s preparations and looking forward to a nice long bye week heading into the playoffs. It’s time to look back on what was once a promising season, and hurriedly scramble together a scenario that has the … [Read more...] about Are the Chicago Bears better off losing this Sunday?

Chicago Bears cut ex-Buckeye Dane Sanzenbacher

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The Chicago Bears have decided to part ways with their homeless man's version of Wes Welker, a guy known for wearing bolo ties while in college at Ohio State. Sanzenbacher played in just four games this year totaling a WHOPPING one reception for seven yards. He had a better rookie year last season, appearing in 16 games, 27 receptions on 54 targets, 276 yards and three … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears cut ex-Buckeye Dane Sanzenbacher

670 The Score Bears Overcoverage: unlistenable self-promotion

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How much Chicago Bears coverage is enough? Everyone in the media, including myself, is guilty of ridiculous over-coverage of the team. But 670 The Score is by far the worst offender. And a major reason they do it is to promote their sister station, WBBM, which broadcasts the team's games on the radio. Obviously, this is a Bears town first. Whether the team is winning or … [Read more...] about 670 The Score Bears Overcoverage: unlistenable self-promotion

Bears Chris Conte rips fans in Tweet; channels George W. Bush

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Remember after 9/11 when then President George W. Bush proclaimed "you're either with us, or with the terrorists" to the entire world? Well the NFL version of that came today after the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears and put the Bears in serious jeopardy of making the playoffs. Bears safety Chris Conte turned on his own fans by tweeting the following: … [Read more...] about Bears Chris Conte rips fans in Tweet; channels George W. Bush

Let the battle for the NFC North between the Packers and Bears begin

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This article could start out about how the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears take part in the NFL's oldest rivalry, blah blah blah, but let's not get too cliche. For the most part, today's players could care less about the league's historic rivalries. As long as a pay-check is being deposited into their bank accounts, playing resumes as usual. With that said, the … [Read more...] about Let the battle for the NFC North between the Packers and Bears begin

It’s Deja Vu All Over Again for the Chicago Bears

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Injuries have played a role in the Bears recent struggles. But this version of the Bears yearly collapse has many other factors. One way or another, the Bears always seem to find a way to fall short of their potential. Whether it be injuries, play calling, personnel, or Father Time, every aspect seems to make a yearly appearance at one point or another and derail the … [Read more...] about It’s Deja Vu All Over Again for the Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears Send Robbie Gould to Season-Ending IR

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The Chicago Bears will be without former Pro Bowl kicker Robbie Gould for at least the remainder of the regular season. Gould would also likely miss the playoffs should the Bears make an appearance. After pulling up lame with an apparent calf injury in pre-game warmups before Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Gould was replaced by punter Adam Podlesh on kickoff duties. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Send Robbie Gould to Season-Ending IR

Sunday Has Become a Must Win Game for the Bears

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It was all going according to plan just 20 short days ago. The Bears held a 7-1 record, tops in the NFC North by a long shot, and were coming off of an astounding display of dominance over the Tennessee Titans. The defense was being praised by the national media as one of the elite units in the league, and the offense was slowly but surly rounding into form.   Or so … [Read more...] about Sunday Has Become a Must Win Game for the Bears

The Case for a Lovie Smith Contract Extension

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What else must Lovie Smith do to win over the Bear's fans and front office? Don’t become a prisoner of the moment and scoff at the title of this article simply due to the fact the Bears lost to the Texans this past weekend. Lovie Smith has proven to be one of the best coaches in Bear’s franchise history, and he deserves to be rewarded with a long term contract before his … [Read more...] about The Case for a Lovie Smith Contract Extension