Published on: 13th September, 2010
The Bears' 19-14 win over the visiting Lions on Sunday shouldn't feel like one. Sure, on offense, quarterback Jay Cutler threw for a bunch of yards (372) and connected very nicely with running back Matt Forte (151 yards receiving, second most among Bears rushers of all time). Even still, the front line ...Published on: 26th July, 2010
Remember the days when defense won championships? When teams set up the pass with the run? When passing was mainly a 3rd-and-long kind of thing? Welcome to the new Day of the NFL offense. In this Age, it's all about the aerial game. High-octane offenses (like the Saints and Colts) go to ...Published on: 28th June, 2010
In Israel Idonije's five seasons with the Chicago Bears, his impact on the field has been small. But off the field, the defensive lineman's influence is bigger than any tackle he could make on 4th and goal. "Izzy" returned to his birth-land in Nigeria for the third straight summer this NFL offseason. ...Published on: 26th June, 2010
As it turns out, former Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount caused more damage to himself after he punched Boise State's Byron Hout square in the jaw last season. The right cross came in the postgame of Oregon's season opener loss at Bronco Stadium, and the return of Blount following a suspension ...Published on: 12th June, 2010
Between Matt Forte and a hopeful turn-around year stands Chicago's new offensive coordinator, Mike Martz. Or at least, that's what it would seem. The pass-happy play-caller is well-known for installing a pass-heavy playbook and flipping the page on the running game. Eight of Martz's 10 seasons have finished with the club's rushing offense ...Published on: 17th June, 2009
If you're a Bears fan, you are looking at the Chicago Bears' roster and undoubtedly questioning the receiver position. And you have a reason to. You have a reason to be concerned with the No. 1 receiver being Devin Hester. Hester showed us last season that he is far too raw to be considered ...