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Hoge’s Grades: Defense Bad, Offense Worse, Coaching Worst
Adam Hoge grades the Bears following the their fourth loss in their last five games.
Hoge’s Grades: Bears Defense Lost The Game Twice
Adam Hoge grades the Bears following their 23-17 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday.
Bernstein: Bears’ Defense Too Slow
While Lovie Smith’s team wasn’t eliminated by the Seahawks Sunday, it was beaten and exposed. This one looked bad.
Durkin’s Playbook: Titans Running Game Taking Shape
Using NFL GameRewind’s All-22 Coaches Film footage, I break down the Titans inside-zone running scheme.
Durkin’s Playbook: Wright’s Improved Technique Paying Dividends
Using NFL GameRewind, let’s take a look at a few plays involving Major Wright to compare and contrast his technique and discipline week to week.
24 Hours Later: Laurence Holmes Breaks Down Bears-Cowboys
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.
Podlesh Resumes Punting; Urlacher Practices Again
Brian Urlacher was again on the practice field Wednesday, but the more important development may have been the sighting of Adam Podlesh who was punting.
Hoge: Breaking Down The Bears’ 53-Man Roster
The Bears made their final cuts Friday to reduce the roster to 53 players. They can sign eight players to the practice squad Saturday.
Durkin’s Playbook: Conte Needs To Improve Pursuit Angles
In 2012, Chris Conte needs to show improvement in run support, specifically with his pursuit angles.
Chris Harris ‘All For’ A Return To The Bears
Former Bear Chris Harris, who is currently a free agent, said he would gladly welcome a phone call from the Bears, if the team decided to pursue the 30-year-old.
Bears Sign S LeGree
With injuries to both Chris Conte and Brandon Hardin, the Bears have signed safety Mark LeGree to a one-year deal.
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.
Rookie Safety Brandon Hardin Carted Off Field With Neck Injury
Saturday night’s preseason game between the Bears and Redskins was delayed several minutes after rookie safety Brandon Hardin suffered a scary injury and had to be immobilized and carted off the field.
Durkin: Evaluating The Bears Defense Position-By-Position
This is my evaluation of how the Bears have – or haven’t – improved their talent level per position group since 2011, and an overall assessment of each.
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.
Bears Place Conte On Injured Reserve
Bears safety Chris Conte was placed on injured reserved along with wide receiver Johnny Knox, who had back surgery Monday, the team announced in a news release.
Shepkowski: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Bears-Raiders
Here are the good, bad and ugly from this week’s Bears-Raiders game.
Pompei: Bears Can Do More With Conte
When the Bears announced Major Wright and Chris Conte would be the new starting safeties, few knew how the tandem would handle their promotion.
Biggs: Vick and Co. Represent Daunting Task
Leading charge for the Eagles is the versatile Michael Vick, who’s legs are just as much a threat as his arms. Add to that mix an explosive group of wide receivers and a running back rushing for over five yards per carry, and the Bears have a tantalizing challenge.
Holmes: What To Watch For – Bears At Eagles
Another big game for the Bears as they travel to take on Philadelphia tonight. If the Bears can find a way to win, they put themselves in a great spot to continue the playoff race. A loss with a rested Detroit coming in next week makes things more difficult. Here are the matchups I’m looking at:
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