Julius Peppers
Peppers, Tillman, McClellin Named Brian Piccolo Award Winners
Bears Pro Bowl defenders Julius Peppers and Charles Tillman were named the veteran recipients of the 2012 Brian Piccolo Award.
Durkin: Inside Emery’s Draft History
Let’s turn the tables and evaluate Emery, and look at his successes, failures, trends, and see how well he’s scouted positions the Bears should look to upgrade this April.
NFC All-Pro Selections – Defense
Defense wins championships. But these days it’s a certain kind of defense. Check out our NFC all-pro defense to see who excels.
Shepkowski: Matt Kalil – The NFL Rookie Star Everyone’s Forgetting
It has been a magical year for rookies across the NFL, specifically on the offensive side of the ball. With all the love for Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin, III though, there is just as beastly of offensive rookie that it’s time we start recognizing.
Silverman: Explosive Bears’ Defense Will Be Anything But A Given For New Coach
The Bears are in the process of trying to find a head coach because of their inability to build a consistent offense in the Lovie Smith tenure.
Peppers Named NFC Defensive Player Of The Week
Facing one of the NFL’s worst offensive lines, Bears defensive end Julius Peppers had his way against the Cardinals in the Bears win on Sunday.
Five Bears Named To Pro Bowl
Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Henry Melton, Julius Peppers and Brandon Marshall made the NFC squad.
Bears Beat Arizona 28-13, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Chicago’s defense scored two touchdowns and the Bears beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-13.
Silverman: Bears’ Defense Will Hold Up Its End Vs. Vikings, Packers
The perception is that the Bears’ defense is growing old and incompetent before our very eyes.
24 Hours Later: Laurence Holmes Breaks Down Bears-Titans
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. The idea being that 24 hours allows for me to watch the game over and talk to a few more people. Hence, “The 24 Blog.”
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.
Tillman Named NFC Defensive Player Of The Month
The NFL announced today Bears cornerback Charles Tillman has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October after helping lead the Bears to a 4-0 record.
Briggs: Not Stopping ‘Til I Get A Ring
Though he’s been playing one of the world’s most violent sports at the highest level for more than a decade, Briggs isn’t quitting until he accomplishes his goal.
Bernstein: Lovie’s ‘D’ May Be Better Than Ever
This all starts with Lovie Smith. It’s his philosophy, his culture, his kind of players, his results.
Bernstein: Stellar Play Trumps Cutler’s Attitude
By Dan Bernstein CBSChicago.com Senior Columnist (CBS) When you win, it’s cute to be a jerk. It also helps when your performance on the field cashes the checks written by another bout of childish behavior, […]
Cutler Takes Dip In Jersey Sales
According to Dick’s Sporting Goods “Jersey Report,” Jay Cutler’s jersey has fallen from the eight overall best-selling jersey to 10th.
Joniak’s Keys To The Game: Bears-Cowboys
Here are Jeff Joniak’s “Keys to the Game” for the Bears matchup against the Cowboys on Monday Night Football.
Durkin’s Playbook: Paea Impacting More Than What Stat Sheet Shows
The stat line Bears second-year defensive tackle Stephen Paea put up against the Rams – 1 solo, .5 sacks, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit – doesn’t accurately convey just how dominant he was. Paea was powerful, tenacious, relentless, showed tremendous hustle, and owned his gap all game.
Silverman: Ware, Polamalu, Johnson Among Most Valuable Non-QBs
In most cases, the team’s best or most important player is usually its quarterback. In this piece, we will look at the eight most irreplaceable non-quarterbacks in the league.
Hoge: Future Of Bears Defense Might Not Be As Bleak As It Seems
Through three games of the 2012 season, the Bears defense is proving that it’s still good enough to win this year and, maybe more importantly, the future might not be as dire as it seems.



