Bears Become 2nd Chicago Team to Draft Kyle Long
Recently, we've seen Bears' players active in White Sox activities, as both Major Wright and Tim Jennings have thrown out two of the team's most recent ceremonial first pitches at US Cellular Field. And now, another link between the two Chicago organization developed in Thursday's first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
With the 20th pick in the draft, the Bears...
Tales from the Tape: Safety support
We use All 22 coach’s film from the 2012 Chicago Bears season to analyze the play of the team’s starting safeties, Major Wright and Chris Conte, against the run this year.
Bears win, then root for Packers
DETROIT -- Talk about an odd scene in the visitors' locker room at Ford Field -- Chicago Bears players watching the televisions and rooting openly for the Green Bay Packers.
The Bears needed the Packers, playing the late afternoon game against the Minnesota Vikings, to win. If not, the Vikings would make the playoffs and the Bears would be heading home.
The Bears did what they...
Bears win, then root for Packers
DETROIT -- Talk about an odd scene in the visitors' locker room at Ford Field -- Chicago Bears players watching the televisions and rooting openly for the Green Bay Packers.
The Bears needed the Packers, playing the late afternoon game against the Minnesota Vikings, to win. If not, the Vikings would make the playoffs and the Bears would be heading home.
The Bears did what they...
Bears giving Lions bulletin board material
Entering the biggest game of their 2012 season, the Chicago Bears are becoming uncharacteristically “loose” with their words as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday. A day after defensive tackle Henry Melton called the Lions “a dirty team”, starting safety Major Wright added fuel to the fire when he said Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford “folds a little [...]
Bears safety Major Wright says Mathew Stafford “folds under pressure”
Chicago Bears safety Major Wright told the media that Lions quarterback Mathew Stafford has a hard time dealing with pressure.
“You put a little pressure on him, you close the pocket on him, and he hesitates,” Wright said Wednesday. “He doesn’t make that perfect throw.”
Wright said Stafford “kind of folds” under pressure, and the numbers support his argument. The Lions...
UNDER PRESSURE
Bears safety criticizes Stafford
In advance of the showdown between Chicago and Detroit this weekend, Major Wright took a shot at Matthew Stafford about how the Lions QB handles pressure.
Bears’ Major Wright: “Matthew Stafford Folds Under Pressure”
Bears’ safety, Major Wright called out Matt Stafford
Per a report from Josh Katzenstein of DetroitNews.com, Chicago Bears safety Major Wright believes their defense have the key to neutralizing Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.
“You put a little pressure on him, you close the pocket on him, and he hesitates. He doesn’t make that perfect throw.”
Per Katzenstein...
Bears safety Major Wright on Matt Stafford: “you put a little pressure on him he kind of folds”
In anticipation of the Chicago Bears regular season finale with the Detroit Lions, Bears safety Major Wright offered some insight on what it takes to stop Lions QB Matt Stafford, and it’s quite simple and expected from every defense. Pressure.
Wright feels the more pressure you put on Stafford, the more he behaves like something akin to a lawn chair.
“You put a little pressure...
Bears in Desperate Need of Safety Help
With the injury to safety Chris Conte on Sunday, the Bears are in need of help at the safety position. Safety Craig Steltz was already placed on the injured reserved list, ending his season leaving the Bears with only second year safety Anthony Walters and Major Wright to play the back end of the defense.
Now the question becomes where are the Bears going to find that safety...
Seahawks’ Sidney Rice knocked out on game-winning TD (VIDEO)
The Seattle Seahawks went into Chicago to beat the Bears in overtime Sunday. Seattle was on the Bears’ 13-yard line when Russell Wilson hit Sidney Rice on a crossing route at the two. Rice met Bears safety Major Wright as he crossed the goal line. The ball squirted loose and players from both teams dove into a scrum to recover it.
Referee Mike Carey reviewed the play to make...
Game Recap: Bears Fall In Overtime 23-17 To Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice (18) scores the game-winning touchdown in overtime underneath Chicago Bears strong safety Major Wright (21) on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Up 14-10 with just about three minutes remaining, the Chicago Bears allowed Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Russell Wilson to put together a 12 play, 97...
Sidney Rice gets knocked out after catching game-winning touchdown (Video)
Halfway through the first overtime of the Chicago Bears/Seattle Seahawks game, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson ended the game with a touchdown pass to Sidney Rice.
As Rice slides to get into the end zone, he gets clobbered on a hit by Chicago cornerback Major Wright which knocks him out cold:
Rice ended up being okay and got up to celebrate Seattle's 23-17 win.
...
Chicago Bears Round Table: Houston Texans Game Talk
This week Jeremy Stoltz of BearReport.com joined me to answer some questions about the Bears vs. Texans game. Six questions, six answers answering keys to a Bears victory over the 7-1 Houston Texans. Jeremy cohosts Bear Report Radio which usually appears on Friday mornings on both sites.
1. With the Texans such a strong running team and Major Wright a strong in the box...
Bears survive scare vs. Carolina Panthers
The Chicago Bears should consider themselves lucky to come away with a 23-22 victory against the Carolina Panthers at home in Week 8.
Robbie Gould nailed a 41-yard field goal as time expired to give the Bears (6-1) the win.
The win keeps Chicago ahead in the NFC North by two in the loss column and from an embarrassing loss against a team that has only won one game this season...
Bears Impressed With FS Chris Conte, SS Major Wright Duo
The effectiveness of the Bears pass rush has taken a great deal of pressure off the teams back seven, but Pro Football Weekly hears the coaching staff has become more trusting of FS Chris Conte and SS Major Wright, especially in blitz packages, since the start of the season. Wright and Conte have brought stability to a position that was a revolving door for much of last season...
Bear Report Radio Week 8 Preview: Carolina Panthers
In this week's episode I blast away at Jay Cutler not living up to expectations and the need for him to lead the Bears to a Super Bowl this year. We also talk about the elite play of Charles Tillman, has Major Wright earned a Pro Bowl spot this early in the season? Also Chris Sprow of ESPN Insider comes on to talk Bears Panthers and much much more.
Bears Safety Major Wright Has Been Solid in Run Suppport
At the moment it's time to eat some crow because after the first preseason game I called for the benching of Major Wright because of his out of control play. While Wright was out of control in the first preseason game, it's become apparent through the first five of this season that the light bulb has clicked on.
Wright has been solid in run support and has played in control...
NFL First Quarter Report: Chicago Bears
While the Chicago Bears may be 3-1 and tied for first in their division, I’m not ready to call them the best in the NFC North yet. COming off a blowout win on Monday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys there is plenty of reason for optimism, but also for doubt as well.
Now I can’t be too harsh on the Bears offense, as their top RB Matt Forte has been dealing with an ankle...
Bears Decimate Romo and the 'boys, in 34-18 win
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith always preaches to his defense about getting takeaways, and the Bears went to the turnover well five times in snatching five picks from Tony Romo. Major Wright grabbed two while Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman each took turns taking an interception back for a touchdown as the Bears rolled up an impressive performance on Monday night.
In...
Rams State of the Offense Address
Scary as it may seem, this Rams offense has made progress. Okay, feel free to read on once you’re done face palming at the concept of this offense being an improvement.
Writers Disclaimer: Be prepared for the tone of this article to swing from positive to negative, hopeful to panic and back again.
The first two weeks of the NFL season were relatively encouraging...
Chicago Bears Report Card: Week 3 vs. St. Louis Rams
The Chicago Bears dominated the St. Louis Rams on Sunday at Solider Field. Well, let me be more specific. The Chicago Bears DEFENSE dominated the Rams, while the offense...was average at best. Not until a Major Wright interception returned for a touchdown with 9 minutes and 9 seconds left in the game, was the game put away. The Bears offense seemed lackadaisical throughout the...
Bears Do Dallas Monday Night
Bears Do Dallas Monday Night
By SBRForum.com
It hasn't exactly been pretty but the Chicago Bears are 2-1. Now they'll go up against another team that can look discombobulated on occasion, the 2-1 Dallas Cowboys, for this week's version of Monday Night Football (8:30 pm ET, ESPN) down in Arlington.
Just Happy to Be Here (at 2-1)
Chicago opened this season with a 41-21...
Chicago Bears D Has the WRIGHT Stuff Against The St. Louis Rams
While the St. Louis Rams week three visit to Soldier Field certainly did not earn their hostile hosts the Chicago Bears any style points, the Monsters of the Midway's dazzling defensive effort ultimately paved the way to a 23-6 victory. Ten days after suffering a humiliating loss to their division rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, the Bears managed to bounce back and...
Game Recap: Bears’ Defense Leads The Way In 23-6 Win Over St. Louis
15-2. That’s the record the Chicago Bears have posted since 2005 when they score a defensive touchdown in a game.
Major Wright’s 45-yard interception return for a touchdown pretty much sealed the win for the Bears with nine minutes remaining.
Here’s a recap of the Bears 23-6 victory over the St. Louis Rams.
1st quarter:
Robbie Gould added a career long 54-yard field goal at...
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