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Bears’ defense playing well as a unit Nov 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Despite a defense liberally sprinkled with star power, the group's mantra all season has been: The star of the defense is the defense. No player is bigger than he team. That philosophy has worked so well this season that the Bears are No. 2 in the NFL is fewest points allowed.
Hester vows to be more aggressive in return gameOct 26, 2012 12:00 AM
After temporarily benching the greatest combined kick-returner in NFL history last week, special teams coach Dave Toub said Devin Hester needs to be more aggressive. And Hester agreed.
Bears won’t take Lions lightlyOct 21, 2012 12:00 AM
The Bears’ offensive line faces a greater challenge Monday against the Lions’ defensive line than it’s faced all season. The 2-3 Lions had 10 tackles for loss in last week’s overtime victory over the Eagles, with 7 coming from defensive linemen. They’re a lot like the Bears’ D-line, which has been the catalyst for a defense that has done most of the heavy lifting during a 4-1 start.
Bears’ appetite for turnovers never satiated Oct 20, 2012 12:00 AM
The Bears defense knows Job 1 is to force turnovers. But when the ball's in their hands, that's just the beginning.“They buy into it,” coach Lovie Smith said of the philosophy he brought with him in 2004. “It’s not a good defensive game unless we’re taking the ball away. I think they’ll all tell you that.”
Bears ‘D’ up against RamsSep 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The Bears' defense played so well Sunday that it needed only a mediocre performance from the offense to defeat the St. Louis Rams, and that's what it got. The defense allowed just 160 total yards, the third-lowest total in Lovie Smith's nine years as head coach. It sacked Rams quarterback Sam Bradford six times, picked him off twice and scored once, performing almost all the heavy lifting in a 23-6 victory.
Time for Goodell to make the right call on officials Sep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
A Sunday without the Bears left plenty of time for our NFL writer, Bob LeGere, to follow the rest of the league, but too much time waiting for replacement officials to do their jobs, a situation that reflects poorly on the league and especially commissioner Roger Goodell, he says. Bob has more on the NFL and Jay Cutler in this report.
Tice wants to see more from Bears’ O-line Aug 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Yes, the developments at left tackle have been disappointing. But it's not as if the Bears are lining up five Pillsbury Doughboys in front of quarterback Jay Cutler, even though it may have appeared that way in Thursday's preseason-opening 31-3 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Bears’ Jeffery says it all with his play Aug 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Thomas walks away from Bears, NFL Aug 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Wide receiver Devin Thomas left the Bears on Sunday morning and has decided to retire from the NFL. "He's not with us anymore," Bears coach Lovie Smith said after Sunday afternoon's practice. "Decided he didn't want to play anymore football." The four-year veteran signed a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Bears in the off-season and was expected to provide depth in the return game and on other special teams in addition to challenging for a backup spot at wide receiver.
Bears’ Paea ready to take his game to next level Aug 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Second-year defensive tackle Stephen Paea is keeping it simple this season, and the early results are encouraging. At Thursday's practice, Paea took the majority of the first-team reps at nose tackle, the first indication that he may have permanently moved past his mentor and close friend, Matt Toeaina, on the depth chart.
Bears young WR trying to make the cut Aug 2, 2012 12:00 AM
One thing’s for sure: Emery won’t be bored Jan 28, 2012 12:00 AM
New Bears general manager Phil Emery will have plenty to keep him busy as he undertakes a reorganization in the player personnel department and an upgrade of the roster.
Some special awards for a crazy NFL season Dec 27, 2011 12:00 AM
It's time to recognize some of the most famous and infamous NFL teams and players in 2011 that have had award-winning seasons, and our NFL expert, Bob LeGere, doesn't pull any punches in this column about the best and the worst this year.
Does it really matter who starts at QB for Bears? Dec 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Maybe the best hope hope the Bears have for springing an upset on the Packers Christmas night is by taking advantage of a Green Bay offensive line thatr has been weakened by injuries.
Bears’ tough talk shallow and hollow Dec 13, 2011 12:00 AM
By belittling Tim Tebow's performance while he was passing the Broncos to a comeback victory on Sunday, the Bears only make themselves look worse. By completing 18 of 24 passes in the fourth quarter and overtime, Tebow got the last word and the win.
Tebow haters missing the point Dec 6, 2011 12:00 AM
It's tough to understand the criticisms of Tim Tebow as a person and as a quarterback, who has resurrected the Broncos' season by leading them to wins in six of their last seven games, as they await the Bears on Sunday.
Nothing Suh-per about this Lions situation Nov 29, 2011 12:00 AM
The league's suspension of Ndamukong Suh is just one more reason the Lions will be watching the playoffs this season rather than participating.
Schedule biggest factor in Bears’ favor Nov 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Even with quarterback Jay Cutler sidelined for several weeks with a fractured right thumb, the 7-3 Bears have what appears to be a clear path to the playoffs.
Fans of Bears, Rodgers, 49ers should be excitedNov 15, 2011 12:00 AM
A look around the NFL shows the Bears and Lions headed in different directions, Aaron Rodgers putting up numbers that obliterate Brett Favre's, Tim Tebow winning unconventioanlly and the 49ers flexing their muscles.
Bears can take control of playoff race Nov 8, 2011 12:00 AM
The Bears went into Philadelphia and overcame adversity while answering a lot of questions about themselves. A team that last month was just 2-3 and in danger of being left in the NFC North dust of the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions is now in the thick of the playoff fight, and ahead on points.