Category Archives: Quotes

Julius Peppers on the Bears’ defense

“We can be the best unit in the league.” -New Bears defensive end Julius Peppers on the Bears’ defense.

Lovie Smith on his job security

“My glass is half full. I’m excited about this opportunity that we have. And when we do well this year, everything will take care of itself. It’s as simple as that.” -Bears head coach Lovie Smith on his job security …

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Torry Holt on Mike Martz’s offense

“In [Mike Martz's] system, you gotta be able to run. You’d better be cerebral, you’d better be able to learn and you’d better have thick skin because he’s so demanding. You’re working with a perfectionist.  If you can’t do those …

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Mike Martz on Devin Hester as a slot receiver

“Devin Hester in that role could just be stupid good.” -Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz on how wide receiver Devin Hester would do as a slot receiver in his offense, the same role that Az Hakim played when Martz was …

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Larry Coyer on the Cover-2 defense

“The talent level you need to play the Cover-2 truly the way it was designed is extreme.  You’ve got to have the Sapps, the pass rushers and linebackers who are physical and fast.  It has become very difficult to put …

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Joe Theismann on 2010 Bears offense

“The Chicago Bears’ offense is going to be downright scary next year.” -NFL analyst and former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann on the 2010 Bears offense.

Olin Kreutz on the state of the organization

“There is a lot wrong with the whole organization, but it is not Lovie.  You can’t concern yourself with their job, but you can’t help but think about it.  It has to be fixed from top to bottom.  You can’t …

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Brett Favre on how Jay Cutler compares to Favre’s younger self

“I think he’s better.” -Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, when asked to compare Bears quarterback Jay Cutler to himself when he was a younger quarterback.

Lovie Smith on his team’s 2009 playoff chances

“I still feel like we’re in the mix… if we can correct a lot of things.” -Bears coach Lovie Smith on his team’s chances of making the playoffs after the Bears dropped to 4-6 following a loss to the Philadelphia …

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Former Bear Gary Fencik on current wide receivers

“He has a bunch of Smurfs at wide receiver.” -Former Bear Gary Fencik, on 670 The Score, on the weapons with which current quarterback Jay Cutler has to work.