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Bears, Lions headed in opposite directions
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Nov 15, 2011
Concerns about the age of the Bears' defense are unfounded. It may have taken a few games to get revved up, but the defense, and especially its 30-something core players, are running smoothly now. The Lions aren't very dangerous without Jahvid Best running the football, and no one knows when he'll be able to come back from the concussion that has sidelined him recently. The Bears get to play their next four games against the mediocrity-ridden AFC West, including two at home, followed by another home game against the 3-6 Seahawks. They… Full Story »
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Don't limit Hester
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Oct 18, 2011
One of the most ridiculous ideas I've heard this season - and I've heard it several times now - is that the Bears should make Devin Hester strictly a kick returner. Why would any coach in his right mind waste… Full Story »
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Are Lions that good?
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Oct 5, 2011
They've picked up their wins against the winless Vikings; the 1-3 Chiefs, who have defeated only the Vikings and lost their three other games by a combined 109-27; and the 2-2 Cowboys. But give credit to the Lions for wining… Full Story »
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Cutler-Williams connection short-circuiting
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Sep 30, 2011
If Roy Williams is supposed to be Jay Cutler's go-to receiver, as offensive coordinator Mike Martz implied when Williams was signed on July 29, the early returns are disappointing. At best. Williams has 4 catches for 55 yards and no… Full Story »
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What will Toub think of next?
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Sep 29, 2011
Not just because Johnny Knox's 89-yard sprint down the east sideline was nullified by Corey Graham's phantom holding call. But because even if the flag wasn't thrown on Graham - and it shouldn't have been - the Bears still were… Full Story »
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"Great" players need to show up Sunday
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Sep 22, 2011
In the case of Williams and Barber, that means getting off the sidelines and on the field. Barber has been out for a month with a calf injury. Williams missed last week with a groin injury. For Peppers it means… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Chicago Bears
- Lovie Smith
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Falcons Robinson should be suspended
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Sep 20, 2011
Robinson's hit was a blatant cheap shot and exactly the kind of over-the-top violence that the league has tried to legislate against. Robinson clearly led with his helmet, basically launching himself like a missile and striking Maclin in the facemask… Full Story »
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Bears better than you'd think
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Sep 14, 2011
I've often wondered over the years, when I hear fans criticize Lovie Smith for his coaching or general manager Jerry Angelo for his draft picks or the free agents that he signs, how the Bears rank among all NFL teams… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Chicago Bears
- Lovie Smith
- NFL
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Packers, Saints could be Bears nightmare
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Sep 9, 2011
If any Bears defenders watched the Thursday night season-opening slugfest between the Saints and Packers, they couldn't have enjoyed it, knowing that they have the Saints in Week Two and the Packers the following week. I'm not sure which offense… Full Story »
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Forte has an argument
Bear Essentials Blog on Daily Herald &bull Sep 8, 2011
No position in the NFL has a shorter life expectancy than running back, and those guys have to make their money early on or risk never having the big payday. And the case can certainly be made that Forte has… Full Story »
