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Bears rookies Evan Rodriguez and Alshon Jeffery. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

Durkin’s Playbook: Rookie TE Rodriguez Fueling Bears Offense With Blocks

While Rodriguez didn’t show up on the stat sheet this past Sunday – the one screen pass attempt to him fell incomplete – he made several key blocks that resulted in first downs and points for the Bears on Sunday. Using NFL Game Rewind, I break down a few of these key plays in my playbook.

CBS Chicago–2012/09/13

Jay Cutler congratulates Matt Forte after Forte ran for a second half touchdown. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

24 Hours Later: Laurence Holmes Breaks Down Bears-Colts

Time offers the opportunity for perspective, so I thought it would be a good idea to wait each week to give my thoughts on the Bears game.

CBS Chicago–2012/09/10

Brandon Marshall makes a catch over Antoine Bethea. Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Biggs: Bears Prove Offense Can Be ‘Explosive’

After the team’s 41-21 victory over the Colts, it’s clear the offensive lived up to the hype.

670 The Score–2012/09/10

Alshon Jeffery hauls in a 42-yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Notebook: Disaster Averted As Offense Steals The Show

The start of the 2012 Bears season was nothing short of a disaster. Fortunately, that disaster only lasted a few minutes.

CBS Chicago–2012/09/09

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte carries the ball against Indianapolis Colts safety Tom Zbikowski on September 9, 2012 during their 2012 NFL season opener at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Nice Win For Bears, But…

A 41-21 opening win is in the books, and nothing happened to derail the story going in — that Cutler with new weapons and new coaches could carry an aging defense to great places.

670 The Score–2012/09/09

Brandon Hardin is carted off the field. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Biggs: Concern Growing At Safety Position

In the Bears preseason win over the Redskins on Saturday, the team was seemingly running on all cylinders. That is, of course, with the exception of the safeties.

670 The Score–2012/08/20

Brandon Marshall and Jay Cutler showed off their connection Saturday night.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Bears’ Starters Shine, But Depth Still An Issue

After last week’s dismal preseason debut against the Broncos, Jay Cutler knew exactly how to alleviate the over-hyped concern that lingered the last 10 days.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/19

Brandon Marshall.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Biggs: Bears Wide Receivers Impress In Training Camp

Here’s something you may have never thought you’d hear: The Bears wide receivers were a strong point in training camp.

670 The Score–2012/08/17

Brian Urlacher. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Video: Laurence Holmes & Adam Hoge Discuss Urlacher’s Surgery

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher had arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday morning and is status for the season opener Sept. 9 against the Colts is uncertain.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/14

Lovie Smith. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Training Camp Notebook: Bears Get Physical In Night Practice

With a big crowd on hand at Ward Field and a light mist falling at Monday night’s practice, things were bound to get a little chippy.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/13

Alshon Jeffery. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Quiet Alshon Jeffery Lets His Play Do The Talking

Unlike many NFL wide receivers, Alshon Jeffrey doesn’t say much. Instead, he let’s play on the field do the talking.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/13

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Emery: Bears Expect Championship Run

While Bears general manager Phil Emery won’t come out and say his goals are championship or bust for the 2012 season, he knows that’s exactly what the Bears are capable of.

670 The Score–2012/08/13

Denver Broncos v Chicago Bears

Biggs: Rookies McClellin, Jeffery Show Promise For Future

Now that you’ve gotten your first look at the 2012 Bears, it’s time to review their first preseason game against the Broncos.

670 The Score–2012/08/10

Chris Spencer struggles to keep Kevin Vickerson away from Bears quarterback Jason Campbell. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Notebook: Offensive Line Struggles While Rookies Shine

Head coach Lovie Smith didn’t bother to sugarcoat it: “We didn’t play as well as a I thought we would tonight.”

CBS Chicago–2012/08/09

New Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Now Impressed, Marshall Once Thought Jeffery Needed ‘A Lot Of Time’

Jeffrey has impressed the elder Marshall so far in camp, but that’s not how it was earlier this summer when the rookie struggled through OTAs and mini-camp.

CBS Chicago–2012/07/31

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall works out during a minicamp practice at Halas Hall on June 12, 2012 in Lake Forest, Illinois.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Arkush: Bears ‘Absolutely Should Be A Playoff Team’

​It’s tough to criticize the work new Bears general manager Phil Emery has done in his first few months with the team.

670 The Score–2012/06/21

Brian Urlacher awaits medical attention against the Minnesota Vikings.  (Photo by Adam Bettcher /Getty Images)

Urlacher Expected Back For Training Camp; No Issues For Carimi

As Bears mini-camp got underway in Lake Forest Tuesday afternoon, Brian Urlacher was once again on the sideline wearing a hat, not a helmet.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/12

Brandon Marshall

Hoge’s Bears OTA Notebook: Marshall-Tillman Matchup Fun To Watch

The Bears were back at it Wednesday in the middle of their second week of OTAs. Here are some thoughts and observations straight from my notebook.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/30

Alshon Jeffrey. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

Hoge: Thoughts And Observations From Bears OTAs

Thoughts and observations straight from the notebook as the Bears participated in OTAs Wednesday in Lake Forest.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/23

Evan Rodriguez (Rob Carr/ Getty Images)

Bears Agree To Terms With 4th Round Pick Rodriguez

Rookie tight end Evan Rodriguez became the second draft pick to sign with the Bears Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a four-year contract.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/08

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