NFC North
Durkin: Evaluating NFC North Draft Classes
In 2012, the NFC North was the only division in football with three double-digit win teams. On the surface, every team sensibly addressed need positions. However, there are always surprises, both good and bad, and expectations unmet, but in some instances exceeded.
Key NFL Draft Picks To Fill NFC North Offensive, Defensive Holes
The 2013 NFL Draft will take place this week, so let’s take a look at which holes each team in the NFC North needs to fill to have a successful draft.
Silverman: Bears, Lions Make Biggest Moves In NFC North In Free Agency
Free agency got off to a roaring start and the movement made by the Bears coupled with their performance on Draft Day will determine whether head coach Marc Trestman has a winning hand to play once training camp begins in the summer.
Joniak’s Keys To The Game: Bears At Lions
Here are Jeff Joniak’s “Keys to the Game” for the Bears as they head to Detroit for a key divisional matchup.
Packers’ Defense Keen On Denying Peterson’s Quest For History
If Vikings running back Adrian Peterson thought he’d easily tip toe into the history books this Sunday against the Packers, he clearly hasn’t spoken with Clay Matthews.
Biggs: Would Be ‘Surprising’ If Urlacher Played Sunday
Brian Urlacher’s hamstring injury, suffered in the Bears’ overtime loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, could keep the aging middle linebacker from playing this Sunday against the Vikings.
Durkin: Know Your Opponent – Green Bay Packers
Please avoid falling into the trap of calling the Packers overrated just because they’re 0-1.
Bowen: Bears Need Urlacher To Beat Packers
The Bears have been quiet on why exactly Urlacher is missing practice, but one thing is certain – if the Bears have any hopes of contending in the NFC North, they’ll need No. 54.
Vegas’ Take On The NFC North
Here is how the NFC North betting will shake down, according to Covers.com.
Key Free Agency Pick-Ups For The Bears And NFC North
By: Tony Meale NFL Free Agency has begun ( check out our Free Agency Tracker here ) and we’re taking a look at which players each team and division needs to pick up to improve […]
Mully: Bears Much Different Since Lackluster Loss To Lions
Now that Lovie Smith has exacted sweet revenge on bookmakers and prognosticators bold enough to make his team an eight-point underdog in Philadelphia, it’s time for the Bears to wreak vengeance on the upstart Lions, a team foolish enough to beat the Bears by 11 points a mere month ago.
Muller: Playoffs? PLAYOFFS!? Not This Year Bears Fans
Impersonating Jim Mora in writing doesn’t do that classic quote any justice, but if you are one of those Bears fans that is still hoping for a second straight NFC North Division title this season — or even a spot in the NFC playoffs in general — forget it.
Durkin: 2011 NFC North Preview
The NFC North boasts the defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers, our beloved Chicago Bears, the paper champion Detroit Lions, and a Favre-less Minnesota Vikings, so 2011 will be full of intrigue.
Thayer: Bears’ Draft Needs To Focus On Defensive Line
As the Chicago Bears evaluate their roster heading into the NFL Draft weekend, they need to address one specific position where they’re falling behind the rest of the NFC North division.
Thompson: The Bears Schedule At First Glance
The NFL released the complete schedule for the 2011-2012 regular season on Tuesday. If there is a NFL season this year, and right now that’s a big if, the Bears know whom, when and where they will play.
Bears Battle Pack On Christmas And Vikings On New Year’s Day
In a year in which the Bears are scheduled to travel to London for their first-ever regular season game across the pond, the team opens at home against Atlanta.
Arkush: New Lovie Contract Would Be ‘Galactic Mistake’
It should be a pretty quite offseason around Halas Hall. Outside of the NFL draft, there won’t be any major additions or subtractions to the roster. But the status of Lovie Smith’s contract could shake things up.
Shepkowski: Stop The Cries For Fisher
For whatever reason there are many people in this city that feel the suddenly available Jeff Fisher would be an improvement as Bears head coach in comparison to Lovie Smith.
Muller: Some Bears Fans Need A Dose Of Reality
When I sat down on the couch yesterday to watch the news, the talk of the town was, of course, the Bears loss to the Packers in the NFC Championship game, on Sunday afternoon.
Where Do The Bears Need To Improve?
The Chicago Bears’ offseason will start about two weeks earlier than most fans and players had expected. But since the offseason has arrived it’s time to look ahead to next season, and where they will need to improve.
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