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Chicago Bears: 10 Worst Free Agent Signings in Team History
The Chicago Bears have such a long and storied history that we sometimes forget that the team hasn't won a Super Bowl in 26 years and that there have been dark moments in the team's decision-making process. 2010 was a good year, at least up until the
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2011 NFL Free Agency: Why the Chicago Bears Must Sign Sidney Rice
The Bears helped themselves in the draft, upgrading on both sides of the line. Offensive tackle Gabe Carimi and defensive tackle Stephen Paea should solidify two areas of obvious need for the Bears going forward. So QB Jay Cutler will be better prote
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Chicago Bears: Predicting 2011 Statistics for Chicago Bears’ Offensive Players
2010 was an odd year for Mike Martz and his offense in several ways. First, Martz actually used a tight end for something other than blocking. Second, he actually embraced (or at least accepted) the idea of balancing the offense between the run and t
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NFL Draft 2011: 10 Undrafted Free Agents the Chicago Bears Must Target
Undrafted free agents are often much more than just training camp filler. Last year alone, 51 undrafted players made opening day rosters. By the end of the season, that number had increased to 140, including the top two rookie run
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NFL Free Agency 2011: 15 Unrestricted Wide Receiver Options for Chicago Bears
With the lockout locked in again, everything is up in the air, including potential free agency. Not only do we not know when teams will be able to sign players, we don't know who will be restricted vs. unrestricted free agents. Meanwhile, the Bears h
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Chicago Bears: Projecting the Team’s 2011 Depth Chart
As I wrote the last time I attempted this, trying to determine the Bears' roster at this point is always a challenge. But given the lockout, it's downright insane. Nevertheless, it is a challenge that I am up for, Bears fans. Now, admittedly, there h
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Chicago Bears: Analyzing the Role and Expectations of Each Player in the Draft
Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo and his henchmen presided over the NFL draft and they admittedly had a very good first day. And even the second day started off well with the selection of Stephen Paea, whom the Bears moved up to select in the secon
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2011 NFL Draft: 6-Round Chicago Bears Report Card
The Chciago Bears went into this draft with the clear understanding that improving the offensive line was their most pressing need. To that end, they accomplished their goa by drafting Gabe Carimi in the first round. The second most critical requirem
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2011 NFL Draft Grades: Chicago Bears Day 2 Report Card
The Chicago Bears' second-round pick was supposed to be the 62nd overall in the draft. But after watching DT Marvin Austin go off the board, taken by the Giants with the 52nd pick, GM Jerry Angelo acted quickly. He did something he seldom does, tradi
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2011 NFL Draft Results: How Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo May Have Screwed Up
Sure, the Bears were the lucky recipients of good fortune when Wisconsin offensive tackle Gabe Carimi fell to them at No. 29 in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft. But will it end up costing them a fourth-round draft pick? Apparently, all indicati
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