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What is the Chicago Bears Biggest Need?

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It seems like such a simple question, but no one can provide a definitive answer. In free agency, the Bears did quite a bit in terms of addressing some of their most glaring needs. The offensive tackle, tight end, and linebacker positions were all upgraded. But with the NFL Draft less than a week away, predictions are still all over the board for who the Bears may take … [Read more...] about What is the Chicago Bears Biggest Need?

Chicago Bears Free Agency Analysis and Predictions

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Well, that escalated quickly. GM Phil Emery followed up his amazing opening act last season with an equally impressive performance in the first few hours of this year’s free agency period. About 60 minutes after the opening bell, former Giants tight end Martellus Bennett was watching the ink dry on his new four-year deal with the Bears. The terms of Bennett’s contract … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Free Agency Analysis and Predictions

Comparing Then and Now: 2006 Chicago Bears Vs. 2012 Chicago Bears

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With win number 5 in the books after Monday night, the Bears are enjoying an early 1.5 game lead on the rest of the NFC North through 6 games this season. Fortunately for us Bears fans, we don’t have to go too far back in our memories to find the last time the Bears started out this hot. Flashback to 2006: the Bears steamrolled through their first 6 opponents to a 6-0 record … [Read more...] about Comparing Then and Now: 2006 Chicago Bears Vs. 2012 Chicago Bears

Statistically Breaking Down the Chicago Bears Defense

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  I’m not a guy who relates every sports argument back to stats. We all know that guy, though. He can usually be found saying ignorant things such as: “Well, the stats say X so you guys don’t have a chance tonight.” It’s so gratifying to me when their statistically based predictions go wrong. That’s why the game isn’t played on paper. But I’m aware stats do … [Read more...] about Statistically Breaking Down the Chicago Bears Defense

Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck showing promise entering third game against Jacksonville Jaguars

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Andrew Luck was billed as the most NFL-ready quarterback prospect since Peyton Manning -- some even said John Elway. It seems fitting, then, that the 23-year-old rookie was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts, the franchise that drafted both Manning and Elway (the latter forced a trade from the franchise when it was in Baltimore) with the top pick. While the … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck showing promise entering third game against Jacksonville Jaguars

Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster

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8 pm CT has come and gone on August 31st. The Chicago Bears roster received some serious cosmetic surgery in the hours approaching the NFL mandated roster deadline. After signing one veteran, former Bear DT Amobi Okoye, the Bears carved away from 76 players down to 53. The final roster is set… for now. The Bears can still sign and release players, but they must also make … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster

Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)

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Believe it or not; the NFL's oldest rivalry has seen the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears make the playoffs in the same year only four times. In those four years, the Packers and Bears have met in the playoffs two times. The last meeting coming in 1941, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Bears won 33-14 behind offensive stars George McAfee, Norm Standlee and Hugh … [Read more...] about Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)