For those who have been reading me long enough, you know of my shortage of respect for the members of the Chicago media. Specifically the Chicago sports media. Specifically Chicago Tribune columnist David Haugh, who fulfills his job as required …
Continue reading Urlacher owes no explanation to the media
Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz sat down with the Chicago Tribune and discussed a range of topics. He answers questions about everything from what defenses give his scheme the most difficulty, the difference in his mentality from his St. Louis …
Continue reading Mike Martz interview with Chicago Tribune
I usually like to reserve my rebuttal blog entries for incomprehensible drivel written by the Chicago Tribune’s David Haugh. However, this morning, it is another Tribune writer that has earned that right to appear here. Dan Pompei wrote an article …
Continue reading Bears do need a veteran backup quarterback
As of the time of this post, the lead story on the sports page of ChicagoTribune.com was a column written by David Haugh preaching that the Bears need to pursue Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler. Ironically, the story immediately below that …
Continue reading Cutler option not feasible, but veteran backup needed
Fixing the problems on defense were — and remain — a priority for Jerry Angelo this off-season because the defense’s play the past two years has been inexcusable. The Bears have upgraded all three position coaches on defense, and, with …
Continue reading Angelo can’t lose focus of quarterback, offense
It’s a funny league sometimes. I’ve spoken often this year about how balanced the NFL is and how no team is unbeatable. The Titans currently hold the league’s best record, and yet, there’s nothing flashy about them. They’re not nearly …
Continue reading Bears could be alone atop NFC North this week
The Bears have been inexplicably bad defending the pass all season. They’re 30th in the league in that category, which makes you wonder what fans of the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers — the two teams ranked below the …
Continue reading Problem with pass defense? Just not good enough
We’re about to enter the third month of the season and the antiquated notion of “Bear weather” is beginning to settle in. It’s getting colder on the lakefront and soon the brisk wind chill will make it more difficult to …
Continue reading Will “Bear weather” hinder Orton, passing game?
After a big prime time victory over one of the preseason NFC favorites, the media is buzzing. Here is some commentary following the Bears’ victory over the Eagles Sunday night: The Bears had the ball at their own 39-yard line …
Continue reading Bears Beat: The buzz about the Bears
It’s an idea that has been floated around since Hester first expressed dissatisfaction with his contract at the end of last season. The first football analyst floated the idea of trading Hester while at his peak, and then the idea …
Continue reading Would the Bears really trade Hester?
