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Wes Welker.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Silverman: Welker Would Give The Bears The Gameplan To Win

No team would benefit more from signing Wes Welker than the Chicago Bears.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/07

Marian Hossa is taken off the ice in a stretcher after taking a hit from Coyotes forward Raffi Torres. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Silverman: NHL Must Address Head Shot Problem Now

The penalties for blindside head shots have to be much stronger. Players are going to continue to try to injure each other until the cost is prohibitive.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/05

Blackhawks vs Flyers

Silverman: A Radical Idea For NHL Realignment

Much of realignment has been discussed with an eye towards saving teams money when it comes to travel. That’s understandable, but it’s not really forward thinking.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/28

Geno Smith. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Silverman: Geno Smith Is No Miracle Man At Quarterback

Geno Smith of West Virginia is the top-ranked quarterback in this year’s class, but the 2013 Draft is nothing like the 2012 class.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/22

Joel Quenneville

Silverman: Historic Start More Than Just A Star Show For Blackhawks

The Blackhawks know that the shortened NHL season will not be stopped and Lord Stanley’s hardware will not be awarded by keeping the “L” column clean against the Canucks.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/19

Keith Appling.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Silverman: Forget Football, Big Ten Is Now A Basketball Conference

The 2012-13 college basketball season has been even better than most for the Big Ten. This is the year that the Big Ten is talented, powerful and deep.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/14

Patrick Kane. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Silverman: Kane Finding New Level Of Productivity For Blackhawks

Patrick Kane has been an easy player to criticize throughout his career with the Chicago Blackhawks.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/07

Marc Trestman and Jim Harbaugh. (Getty Images)

Silverman: Jim Harbaugh Model Is One For Trestman To Follow

Jim Harbaugh has the kind of thoughtful and caring attitude that new Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman would be wise to take note of and apply to his own coaching.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/05

Colin Kaepernick. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Silverman: Kaepernick, Defensive Speed Give 49ers The Advantage

Kaepernick is a superb weapon who has the athleticism to do things that Flacco can’t. The 49ers also have the speed and the attack mentality on defense that the Ravens once did.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/31

Ed Reed. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Silverman: Reed’s Ability With The Ball Makes Hall Of Famer Lott Envious

It’s Ray’s last ride but as he gets set to dance his Baltimore teammates into the Superdome, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Colin Kaepernick would be well-advised to focus much of their attention on Baltimore’s Ed Reed.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/29

John Fox. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Silverman: In-Game Decisions Are Crucial Aspect Of Coaching Search

A great teacher will pay dividends and so will a coach who understands strategy and how to use his timeouts.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/15

Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp

Silverman: Shortened Season Will Bring More Excitement – Not Less – To NHL

The Blackhawks are going to be excellent entertainment most nights for fans who will forget their lockout-induced anger at hockey.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/10

Peyton Manning.  (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)

Silverman: Divisional Playoffs Should Be A Huge Turnaround From Wild-Card Blahs

The Wild-Card weekend represented some of the worst playoff football seen in many years.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/08

Chip Kelly. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Silverman: Zimmer, Fewell & Kelly Will Get Their Chance In Firing Season

The firing season will soon be at hand.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/27

Calvin Johnson.  (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Silverman: Megatron Simply Cannot Be Stopped

It’s hard not to marvel at Calvin “Megatron” Johnson of the Detroit Lions.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/26

Arizona Cardinals offensive line. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Silverman: Cardinals’ Sieve-Like Offensive Line Gives Bears A Chance To Get Well

The Arizona Cardinals were dancing last Sunday after their 38-10 win over the Detroit Lions.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/20

Ray Lewis and Eli Manning talk in 2010. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Silverman: Bears’ Playoff Hopes Could Ride On Sunday’s Giants-Ravens Game

The Bears’ best chance of getting the help they need most likely rests in the hands of the Baltimore Ravens, who host the New York Giants Sunday.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/18

Peyton Manning. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Silverman: Breaking Down The NFL MVP Race

Peyton Manning’s performance has placed him right in the middle of the conversation for NFL Most Valuable Player Award honors.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/13

Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. (Photo credit should read JOHN GURZINSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Silverman: Despite Stellar KO, PED Questions Hound Marquez

Juan Manuel Marquez was ready for his opportunity.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/11

Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly tackles fellow rookie Russell Wilson. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Silverman: Non-QBs Have Also Impacted Strong Rookie Class

While the rookie quarterbacks have gotten the bulk of the attention, this season has seen a number of outstanding performances from rookies who are not quarterbacks.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/06

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