November 8th, 2011 - 6:18 pm
One of the keys to beating the Eagles Monday night was to contain their run game, which ranked No. 1 in the league heading into the week. The Bears managed to do just that, holding LeSean McCoy to just 71 …
Continue reading → Bears Notebook: Bears run defense starting to come together
November 1st, 2011 - 1:36 pm
When Bears rookie offensive tackle Gabe Carimi went down with a knee injury in the second quarter against the Saints back in Week 2, I’m sure discouragement set in for Bears fans everywhere. Carimi, after all, was the second offensive …
Continue reading → Carimi’s return from injury poses difficult lineup questions
October 30th, 2011 - 3:27 pm
Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted Sunday morning that the Bears are likely to apply the franchise tag on Matt Forte next year, the Bears’ offensive line is not playing as poorly as it did at the outset of the season, …
Continue reading → The Bears Beat (10.30.11): Per reports, Forte likely to receive franchise tag
September 3rd, 2011 - 5:52 pm
The preseason is hardly indicative of how a team will perform over the course of the regular season, but it can provide insight into what we can expect from various players and positions. The following is a list of 10 …
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August 31st, 2011 - 6:59 pm
A look at Chicago Bears news and views for August 31, 2011, including Amobi Okoye getting repetitions at defensive end, Mike Tice’s view on the development of the offensive line, and how Dane Sanzenbacher will fit into the game plan …
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August 26th, 2011 - 4:44 pm
The Bears are hoping to rebound following Monday night’s poor performance against the Giants when they take on the Titans Saturday night in Tennessee. The quasi-important dress rehearsal for the regular season will give us our best impression of how …
Continue reading → 10 things to watch in the Bears-Titans preseason game
August 25th, 2011 - 5:40 pm
A look at Chicago Bears news and views for August 25, 2011, including Johnny Knox’s push for a starting job, the latest on injuries and how long certain Bears will be out, and how Major Wright hopes to rebound from …
Continue reading → The Bears Beat: Chicago Bears news and views (08.25.11)