Archive for May, 2009
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A Mock Interview With The Bears’ Tommie Harris
The pressure is mounting for defensive tackle Tommie Harris. After signing a four-year, $40-million extension last June, the three-time Pro Bowler had a lackluster season in 2008, in large part because of lingering knee and hamstring injuries. If he
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Chicago Bears: Though I Love ’85, the ’06 Season Is Special Too
The 1985 Chicago Bears come with a myth that is unimaginable. I often heard stories about how their blue helmets shined off the sun like no other season before. Stories were told about how McMahon had the individuality to fight the system and how Wal
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The Lovie Bunch: Bears Hopes Are On Them Now
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith enters the 2009 season with a 45-35 career record, which ranks behind only legends George Halas and Mike Ditka in team history. Still, six years after he arrived with no previous head coach experience it's n
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A 30 Pack (of Questions) for Devin Hester
1. How difficult has the transition to becoming a full-time receiver been? 2. What are your current strengths as a receiver? 3. What are the major areas of improvement you need to work on? 4. How much of a struggle was it to juggle the duti
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The Bear Den: Expect Changes in the Playbook for the Bears
Going into the 2009 NFL season, expect some minor changes in the playbook, Bears fans. With a new quarterback and a couple of changes on the coaching, the playbook is bound to be different. Let's start off with the new quarter back, Jay Cutler. Cutle
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The Bear Den: How I Was Born into the Chicago Bears
In my family, football is more than a sport. In fact, it's a religion to us. The Chicago Bears are what we believe in. I was born into being a Bears fan and I wouldn't trade it for any other team in the NFL. Not the Patriots, not the Cowboys, not th
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The Chicago Bears: A Real Quarterback? Now What?
The Chicago Bears have a Quarterback! Miracles do in fact exist. Praise God! When the news was announced, 90 percent of Bear fans got drunk on the Jay Cutler koolaid. The other 10 percent sat there and said something similar to the following, "O
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NFC North Division Preview: Jay Cutler Makes the Chicago Bears the Favorite
The battle for the 2009 NFC North division title is a three team race. Although the Detroit Lions have made improvements coming off the first 0-16 season in NFL history, they are the main reason that the North is home to the three easiest stren
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Promises of Pyrotechnics Should Come with Plea of Patience
The Jay Cutler era began Wednesday much like the Kyle Orton era ended—with quick-hitters to Devin Hester, check-downs to the backs and intermediate passes to the tight ends. If the first day of OTAs (organized team activities) was any indicatio
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How Far Will Devin Hester’s Athleticism Take Him?
Devin Hester has the ability to score any time he touches the football. He has been dubbed "The Windy City Flyer" for his unparalleled speed and athleticism. However, with little experience at the wide receiver position, how far will his athleticis
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