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		<title>2011 NFL Predictions: Super Bowl XLVI</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A look at my NFL weekly predictions for Super Bowl XLVI. Point spreads come from bovada.lv on Saturday morning. Last Week: 2-0 Last Week against the spread: 2-0 This Week: 0-0 This Week against the spread: 0-0 Overall: 177-89 Overall &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/02/04/2011-nfl-predictions-super-bowl-xlvi/">2011 NFL Predictions: Super Bowl XLVI</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/02/04/2011-nfl-predictions-super-bowl-xlvi/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (02.03.12): Could Chicago host a Super Bowl?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he&#8217;d listen to a proposal to host a Super Bowl in Chicago. How will the Phil Emery and Lovie Smith relationship take shape? And the NFL will expand it&#8217;s Thursday night schedule to 13 games &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/02/03/the-bears-beat-02-03-12-could-chicago-host-a-super-bowl/">The Bears Beat (02.03.12): Could Chicago host a Super Bowl?</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/02/03/the-bears-beat-02-03-12-could-chicago-host-a-super-bowl/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (02.02.12): Forte okay with franchise tag if it leads to long-term deal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bears running back Matt Forte said he would be okay with the Bears using the franchise tag on him if it led to a long-term deal. Former Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd&#8217;s trial for his drug arrest is set for &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/02/02/the-bears-beat-02-02-12-forte-okay-with-franchise-tag-if-it-leads-to-long-term-deal/">The Bears Beat (02.02.12): Forte okay with franchise tag if it leads to long-term deal</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/02/02/the-bears-beat-02-02-12-forte-okay-with-franchise-tag-if-it-leads-to-long-term-deal/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (02.01.12): Emery outlines types of players he&#8217;s seeking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Bears general manager Phil Emery outlined what types of players he is seeking to add to the roster. The Bears have definitively declared that they do not intend to allow running back Matt Forte to hit the open market. &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/02/01/the-bears-beat-02-01-12-emery-outlines-types-of-players-hes-seeking/">The Bears Beat (02.01.12): Emery outlines types of players he&#8217;s seeking</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/02/01/the-bears-beat-02-01-12-emery-outlines-types-of-players-hes-seeking/</link>
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		<title>Fans, media should judge Emery by what he does, not by what he says or doesn&#8217;t say</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bears unveiled change at Halas Hall at 2 p.m. on Monday when they introduced Phil Emery as the organization&#8217;s new general manager. By 3 p.m. the Chicago media and the cynical Bears fans out there were back to the &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/31/fans-media-should-judge-emery-by-what-he-does-not-by-what-he-says-or-doesnt-say/">Fans, media should judge Emery by what he does, not by what he says or doesn&#8217;t say</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/31/fans-media-should-judge-emery-by-what-he-does-not-by-what-he-says-or-doesnt-say/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.30.12): Bears introduce Emery as new general manager</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Phil Emery was introduced as the new general manager of the Chicago Bears on Monday. Emery laid out his philosophies while electing not to divulge specifics about player personnel evaluations because he did not want to give other organizations insights &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/30/the-bears-beat-01-30-12-bears-introduce-emery-as-new-general-manager/">The Bears Beat (01.30.12): Bears introduce Emery as new general manager</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/30/the-bears-beat-01-30-12-bears-introduce-emery-as-new-general-manager/</link>
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		<title>Bears hire Phil Emery as new general manager</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bears on Saturday have announced that they have reached an agreement with Phil Emery to become the team&#8217;s new general manager, replacing Jerry Angelo. Emery, who was a scout with the Bears from 1998-2004, was most recently the Kansas &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/28/bears-hire-phil-emery-as-new-general-manager/">Bears hire Phil Emery as new general manager</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/28/bears-hire-phil-emery-as-new-general-manager/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.26.12): Urlacher ranked fifth among current players said to be able to excel in any era</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A panel of 20 Pro Football Hall of Famers plus ESPN&#8217;s John Clayton ranks 20 of today&#8217;s NFL players in terms of who could play in any era of the league and Brian Urlacher made the list. Sports Illustrated ranks &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/26/the-bears-beat-01-26-12-urlacher-ranked-fifth-among-current-players-said-to-be-able-to-excel-in-any-era/">The Bears Beat (01.26.12): Urlacher ranked fifth among current players said to be able to excel in any era</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/26/the-bears-beat-01-26-12-urlacher-ranked-fifth-among-current-players-said-to-be-able-to-excel-in-any-era/</link>
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		<title>Bears OC Mike Tice on his offensive philosophy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Why run it when they have one more guy than you can block? Why not throw it when you have free access and you have a guy who can beat single coverage? &#8230; To do that you have to have &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/26/bears-oc-mike-tice-on-his-offensive-philosophy/">Bears OC Mike Tice on his offensive philosophy</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/26/bears-oc-mike-tice-on-his-offensive-philosophy/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.25.12): Emery gets strong endorsement for Bears general manager job</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kansas City Chiefs college scouting director Phil Emery got a strong endorsement from famed general manager Scott Pioli for the Bears vacant GM position. The Bears might have trouble luring University of Miami offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch, who was the &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/25/the-bears-beat-01-25-12-emery-gets-strong-endorsement-for-bears-general-manager-job/">The Bears Beat (01.25.12): Emery gets strong endorsement for Bears general manager job</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/25/the-bears-beat-01-25-12-emery-gets-strong-endorsement-for-bears-general-manager-job/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.24.12): Bears narrow their GM search to Emery, Licht</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bears have narrowed their list of general manager candidates to two, the Chiefs&#8217; Phil Emery and the Patriots&#8217; Jason Licht. Brian Urlacher opens up about taking painkillers. And safety Chris Conte was named to the NFL all-rookie team. Bears’ &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/24/the-bears-beat-01-24-12-bears-narrow-their-gm-search-to-emery-licht/">The Bears Beat (01.24.12): Bears narrow their GM search to Emery, Licht</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/24/the-bears-beat-01-24-12-bears-narrow-their-gm-search-to-emery-licht/</link>
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		<title>NFL&#8217;s playoff overtime rules not nearly as complicated as Hochuli made them sound</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By now, every football fan must be aware of the long-winded explanation of the NFL&#8217;s new overtime rules given by referee Ed Hochuli in the Giants-49ers NFC conference championship game this past weekend. If you haven&#8217;t heard or seen it &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/24/nfls-playoff-overtime-rules-not-nearly-as-complicated-as-hochuli-made-them-sound/">NFL&#8217;s playoff overtime rules not nearly as complicated as Hochuli made them sound</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/24/nfls-playoff-overtime-rules-not-nearly-as-complicated-as-hochuli-made-them-sound/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.23.12): Bears still mulling GM options, but sources say Phil Emery close to deal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are conflicting reports regarding what the Bears intend to do to fill their general manager position. No decision has been made or announced yet despite some reports suggesting that Chiefs director of college scouting and former Bears scout Phil &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/23/the-bears-beat-01-23-12-bears-still-mulling-gm-options-but-sources-say-phil-emery-close-to-deal/">The Bears Beat (01.23.12): Bears still mulling GM options, but sources say Phil Emery close to deal</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/23/the-bears-beat-01-23-12-bears-still-mulling-gm-options-but-sources-say-phil-emery-close-to-deal/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.22.12): Tillman a candidate for man of the year award</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bears cornerback Charles Tillman is a candidate for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year along with Ravens center Matt Birk and Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. The Patriots defeated the Ravens to advance to the Super Bowl and longtime &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/22/the-bears-beat-01-22-12-tillman-a-candidate-for-man-of-the-year-award/">The Bears Beat (01.22.12): Tillman a candidate for man of the year award</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/22/the-bears-beat-01-22-12-tillman-a-candidate-for-man-of-the-year-award/</link>
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		<title>2011 NFL Predictions: Conference Championships</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A look at my NFL weekly predictions for the conference championship round of the playoffs. Point spreads come from bovada.lv on Saturday morning. Last Week: 2-2 Last Week against the spread: 3-1 This Week: 2-0 This Week against the spread: &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/21/2011-nfl-predictions-conference-championships/">2011 NFL Predictions: Conference Championships</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/21/2011-nfl-predictions-conference-championships/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.20.12): Bears interview last of suspected candidates for GM</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bears interviewed Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery, a one-time Bears scout, for their general manager opening. Barring any last-minute surprises, Emery was the last of the candidates the Bears are expected to interview for the &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/20/the-bears-beat-01-20-12-bears-interview-last-of-suspected-candidates-for-gm/">The Bears Beat (01.20.12): Bears interview last of suspected candidates for GM</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/20/the-bears-beat-01-20-12-bears-interview-last-of-suspected-candidates-for-gm/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.19.12): Forte cleared for Pro Bowl, still unhappy about possible franchise tag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bears running back Matt Forte, selected to his first Pro Bowl despite missing the last month of the season with a knee injury, has been cleared to participate in the game. He also made it clear in a recent interview &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/19/the-bears-beat-01-19-12-forte-cleared-for-pro-bowl-still-unhappy-about-possible-franchise-tag/">The Bears Beat (01.19.12): Forte cleared for Pro Bowl, still unhappy about possible franchise tag</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/19/the-bears-beat-01-19-12-forte-cleared-for-pro-bowl-still-unhappy-about-possible-franchise-tag/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.18.12): Bears interview Giants&#8217; Ross for GM</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bears on Wednesday interviewed Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross, my preferred candidate of choice at this point, for their vacant general manager position. Mike Tice will interview for the Oakland Raiders head coaching position and the effects &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/18/the-bears-beat-01-18-12-bears-interview-giants-ross-for-gm/">The Bears Beat (01.18.12): Bears interview Giants&#8217; Ross for GM</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/18/the-bears-beat-01-18-12-bears-interview-giants-ross-for-gm/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.17.12): Bears extend Toub two years</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bears signed special teams coordinator Dave Toub to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday. Jimmy Raye III of the San Diego Chargers interviewed for the general manager position and the Giants&#8217; director of college scouting, Marc Ross, will interview &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/17/the-bears-beat-01-17-12-bears-extend-toub-two-years/">The Bears Beat (01.17.12): Bears extend Toub two years</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/17/the-bears-beat-01-17-12-bears-extend-toub-two-years/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.16.12): Bears interview Patriots&#8217; Licht for general manager job</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bears interviewed New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht for their vacant general manager position. They have three other interviews planned. Former offensive coordinator Mike Martz has told NFL Network&#8217;s Jason LaCanfora that he is retiring from &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/16/the-bears-beat-01-16-12-bears-interview-patriots-licht-for-general-manager-job/">The Bears Beat (01.16.12): Bears interview Patriots&#8217; Licht for general manager job</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/16/the-bears-beat-01-16-12-bears-interview-patriots-licht-for-general-manager-job/</link>
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		<title>2011 NFL Predictions: Divisional Round</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A look at my NFL weekly predictions for the divisional round of the playoffs. Point spreads come from bovada.lv on Saturday morning. Last Week: 2-2 Last Week against the spread: 2-2 This Week: 2-2 This Week against the spread: 3-1 &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/14/2011-nfl-predictions-divisional-round/">2011 NFL Predictions: Divisional Round</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/14/2011-nfl-predictions-divisional-round/</link>
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		<title>Bates-Cutler reunion apparently not going to happen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune, Jay Cutler&#8217;s former quarterbacks coach in Denver, Jeremy Bates, will not be interviewed for the available passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach position with the Bears. The Bears requested to interview Bates two years &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/13/bates-cutler-reunion-apparently-not-going-to-happen/">Bates-Cutler reunion apparently not going to happen</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/13/bates-cutler-reunion-apparently-not-going-to-happen/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.12.12): Bears to interview Olson for quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bears were scheduled to interview one-time quarterbacks coach under Dick Jauron, Greg Olson, for the current quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator position. Former coach and current NFL analyst, Brian Billick, says the Bears made the right decision in promoting Mike &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/12/the-bears-beat-01-12-12-bears-to-interview-olson-for-quarterbacks-coachpassing-game-coordinator/">The Bears Beat (01.12.12): Bears to interview Olson for quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/12/the-bears-beat-01-12-12-bears-to-interview-olson-for-quarterbacks-coachpassing-game-coordinator/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.11.12): Bears set to interview four candidates for general manager</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sean Jensen of the Sun-Times reports the Bears will interview four candidates for the general manager vacancy created by the firing of Jerry Angelo. Sports Illustrated&#8217;s Andrew Perloff is predicting the Bears will take a receiver in April&#8217;s draft. And &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/11/the-bears-beat-01-11-12-bears-set-to-interview-four-candidates-for-general-manager/">The Bears Beat (01.11.12): Bears set to interview four candidates for general manager</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/11/the-bears-beat-01-11-12-bears-set-to-interview-four-candidates-for-general-manager/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.09.12): Urlacher, Briggs back out of Pro Bowl with injuries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Both of the Bears&#8217; Pro Bowl linebackers, Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs, have backed out of the Pro Bowl with separate injuries, speculation continues to mount that the Bears could consider Tim Ruskell for the general manager position, and an &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/09/the-bears-beat-01-09-12-urlacher-briggs-back-out-of-pro-bowl-with-injuries/">The Bears Beat (01.09.12): Urlacher, Briggs back out of Pro Bowl with injuries</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/09/the-bears-beat-01-09-12-urlacher-briggs-back-out-of-pro-bowl-with-injuries/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.07.12): Could Bears really consider Ruskell for GM?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bears have been working tirelessly behind the scenes, doing their homework on potential candidates for their general manager vacancy and requesting interviews. There hasn&#8217;t been a lot of public disclosure about their plans, leaving open the frightening possibility of &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/07/the-bears-beat-01-07-12-could-bears-really-consider-ruskell-for-gm/">The Bears Beat (01.07.12): Could Bears really consider Ruskell for GM?</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/07/the-bears-beat-01-07-12-could-bears-really-consider-ruskell-for-gm/</link>
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		<title>Ravens&#8217; DeCosta removed from Bears&#8217; GM list</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Coming on the heels of reports that Green Bay Packers Director of Football Operations Reggie McKenzie was set to be announced as the new general manager of the Oakland Raiders, another name atop the Bears&#8217; list of potential GMs has &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/06/ravens-decosta-removed-from-bears-gm-list/">Ravens&#8217; DeCosta removed from Bears&#8217; GM list</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/06/ravens-decosta-removed-from-bears-gm-list/</link>
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		<title>Mike Tice promoted to offensive coordinator</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to multiple sources including NFL insider Jay Glazer, Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice will be promoted to offensive coordinator, filling the vacancy created by the departure of Mike Martz. Apparently the arrangement will involve another voice, with Glazer &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/06/mike-tice-promoted-to-offensive-coordinator/">Mike Tice promoted to offensive coordinator</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/06/mike-tice-promoted-to-offensive-coordinator/</link>
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		<title>2011 NFL Predictions: Wild Card Round</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A look at my NFL weekly predictions for the wild card round of the playoffs. Point spreads come from bovada.lv on Friday morning. Last Week: 11-5 Last Week against the spread: 11-4-1 This Week: 2-2 This Week against the spread: &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/06/2011-nfl-predictions-wild-card-round/">2011 NFL Predictions: Wild Card Round</a></p>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/06/2011-nfl-predictions-wild-card-round/</link>
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		<title>The Bears Beat (01.05.12): Smith says Cutler had no say in Martz departure</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bears head coach Lovie Smith insisted that quarterback Jay Cutler had no say in the decision for offensive coordinator Mike Martz and the team to part ways. Martz refused to air dirty laundry after his exit. And the organization will &#8230;<p><strong style="color:#30363f;">Continue reading</strong> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span> <a href="http://www.bearsbeat.com/2012/01/05/the-bears-beat-01-05-12-smith-says-cutler-had-no-say-in-martz-departure/">The Bears Beat (01.05.12): Smith says Cutler had no say in Martz departure</a></p>]]></description>
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