Sports Columns
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If not Orton, what long-term options do Bears have?Dec 31, 2008 10:00 pm - After studying Jerry Angelo's comments on Kyle Orton and the Bears' quarterback situation, I really have no idea how the Bears plan to address the position in the off-se...
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Out with a bang and in with an ouchDec 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Happy New Year, dear readers, with a caveat. The other day I went to the attic and brought down a dozen large boxes of photographs and slides from years gone by. I neede...
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Let's take GM's word over coach'sDec 30, 2008 10:00 pm - Jerry Angelo didn't exactly have a tough act to follow. Monday, Lovie Smith held his end-of-season news conference, also known as a media lobotomy. Tuesday, Angelo held ...
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Smith sees more to like than not to likeDec 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Coach Lovie Smith does think his 2008 Bears were close to being a playoff team, but there seem to be several areas that need improvement, even in Smith's opinion. There ...
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Urlacher's story tells Bears' storyDec 29, 2008 10:00 pm - As usual Monday, Lovie Smith was frustratingly maddening while discussing one of his players. The Bears head coach's assessment was that the player "at times played well...
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Bears getting closer, yes ... to mediocrityDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - HOUSTON - The Bears are close. That was the message from head coach Lovie Smith after his defense gave up 455 yards to a 7-8 Texans team playing merely for the privilege...
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Bulls need to get defensive or they'll never win on roadDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - While the Bulls have had little problem outscoring teams at home this season, it's become painfully obvious they won't win on the road until they figure out how to play ...
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Bears have to hand it to ForteDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Where would the Bears be without Matt Forte? Probably in about the same place as the Minnesota Vikings without Adrian Peterson, the Atlanta Falcons without Michael Turne...
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Bears lack go-to guy at wide receiverDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Why can't the Bears throw the ball effectively lately, especially to the wide receivers? A. They don't have a go-to guy. They don't have a guy who's guaranteed every ...
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Steltz will be tested in first NFL startDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Even though safety Craig Steltz wasn't drafted until the fourth round (120th overall) in April, the Bears touted him as someone who had the ability to become a starter i...