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Bears OC Mike Tice on his offensive philosophy
“Why run it when they have one more guy than you can block? Why not throw it when you have free access and you have a guy who can beat single coverage? … To do that you have to have the ability to check at the line of scrimmage, you have to have the ability to have a short passing game. And then I’m a no-huddle guy and we don’t have no huddle. … I want...
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18 days ago
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The Bears Beat (01.25.12): Emery gets strong endorsement for Bears general manager job
Kansas City Chiefs college scouting director Phil Emery got a strong endorsement from famed general manager Scott Pioli for the Bears vacant GM position. The Bears might have trouble luring University of Miami offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch, who was the receivers coach in Denver when Jay Cutler was there, to accept the Bears’ passing game coordinator position. And Miami Dolphins...
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19 days ago
The Bears Beat (01.24.12): Bears narrow their GM search to Emery, Licht
The Bears have narrowed their list of general manager candidates to two, the Chiefs’ Phil Emery and the Patriots’ Jason Licht. Brian Urlacher opens up about taking painkillers. And safety Chris Conte was named to the NFL all-rookie team.
Bears’ GM search down to Chiefs’ Phil Emery, Patriots’ Jason Licht
Tue Jan 24 02:15:37 2012
MOBILE, Ala. — The Bears whittled...
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20 days ago
NFL’s playoff overtime rules not nearly as complicated as Hochuli made them sound
By now, every football fan must be aware of the long-winded explanation of the NFL’s new overtime rules given by referee Ed Hochuli in the Giants-49ers NFC conference championship game this past weekend.
If you haven’t heard or seen it yet, here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHC8U6GCXgU
What?
I’m not picking on Hochuli. For one, he’d squash me like...
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20 days ago
The Bears Beat (01.23.12): Bears still mulling GM options, but sources say Phil Emery close to deal
There are conflicting reports regarding what the Bears intend to do to fill their general manager position. No decision has been made or announced yet despite some reports suggesting that Chiefs director of college scouting and former Bears scout Phil Emery is the leading candidate and could be hired soon. Also, Jay Cutler is set to be a father as his fiancé Kristin Cavallari is...
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21 days ago
The Bears Beat (01.22.12): Tillman a candidate for man of the year award
Bears cornerback Charles Tillman is a candidate for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year along with Ravens center Matt Birk and Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. The Patriots defeated the Ravens to advance to the Super Bowl and longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno passed away.
Tillman a finalist for man of year award
Sun Jan 22 17:44:00 2012
Bears cornerback Charles...
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22 days ago
2011 NFL Predictions: Conference Championships
A look at my NFL weekly predictions for the conference championship round of the playoffs.
Point spreads come from bovada.lv on Saturday morning.
Last Week: 2-2
Last Week against the spread: 3-1
This Week: 0-0
This Week against the spread: 0-0
Overall: 175-89
Overall against the spread: 121-118-10
Baltimore Ravens (13-4) at New England Patriots (14-3)
Prediction: New England 27,...
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23 days ago
The Bears Beat (01.20.12): Bears interview last of suspected candidates for GM
The Bears interviewed Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery, a one-time Bears scout, for their general manager opening. Barring any last-minute surprises, Emery was the last of the candidates the Bears are expected to interview for the position. Also, Donovan McNabb said he expected the Bears to call him for a tryout after he was released from the Vikings and...
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24 days ago
The Bears Beat (01.19.12): Forte cleared for Pro Bowl, still unhappy about possible franchise tag
Matt Forte was cleared to participate in the Pro Bowl.
Bears running back Matt Forte, selected to his first Pro Bowl despite missing the last month of the season with a knee injury, has been cleared to participate in the game. He also made it clear in a recent interview that he would be extremely unhappy if the Bears placed the franchise tag on him this offseason and it remains a...
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25 days ago
The Bears Beat (01.18.12): Bears interview Giants’ Ross for GM
The Bears on Wednesday interviewed Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross, my preferred candidate of choice at this point, for their vacant general manager position. Mike Tice will interview for the Oakland Raiders head coaching position and the effects of his departure, should he get the job, would have a profound impact on the team’s continuity and success this year...
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26 days ago
The Bears Beat (01.17.12): Bears extend Toub two years
The Bears signed special teams coordinator Dave Toub to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday. Jimmy Raye III of the San Diego Chargers interviewed for the general manager position and the Giants’ director of college scouting, Marc Ross, will interview on Wednesday.
Bears expected to interview Marc Ross for vacant GM position Wednesday
Tue Jan 17 17:17:43 2012
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27 days ago
The Bears Beat (01.16.12): Bears interview Patriots’ Licht for general manager job
The Bears interviewed New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht for their vacant general manager position. They have three other interviews planned. Former offensive coordinator Mike Martz has told NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora that he is retiring from coaching. And the chances of special teams coordinator Dave Toub moving on look to be increasing.
Bears interview...
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28 days ago
2011 NFL Predictions: Divisional Round
A look at my NFL weekly predictions for the divisional round of the playoffs.
Point spreads come from bovada.lv on Saturday morning.
Last Week: 2-2
Last Week against the spread: 2-2
This Week: 0-0
This Week against the spread: 0-0
Overall: 173-87
Overall against the spread: 118-117-10
New Orleans Saints (14-3) at San Francisco 49ers (13-3)
Prediction: New Orleans 23, San Francisco...
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January 14, 2012
Bates-Cutler reunion apparently not going to happen
According to Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune, Jay Cutler’s former quarterbacks coach in Denver, Jeremy Bates, will not be interviewed for the available passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach position with the Bears.
The Bears requested to interview Bates two years ago for their offensive coordinator position, but Bates declined and instead joined Pete Carroll in...
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January 13, 2012
The Bears Beat (01.12.12): Bears to interview Olson for quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator
The Bears were scheduled to interview one-time quarterbacks coach under Dick Jauron, Greg Olson, for the current quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator position. Former coach and current NFL analyst, Brian Billick, says the Bears made the right decision in promoting Mike Tice to offensive coordinator. And could wide receiver Brandon Marshall reunite with his Denver quarterback...
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January 12, 2012
The Bears Beat (01.11.12): Bears set to interview four candidates for general manager
Sean Jensen of the Sun-Times reports the Bears will interview four candidates for the general manager vacancy created by the firing of Jerry Angelo. Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Perloff is predicting the Bears will take a receiver in April’s draft. And would the McCaskeys ever sell the Bears? They might have to one day, says Pro Football Weekly publisher and editor, Hub Arkush...
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January 11, 2012
The Bears Beat (01.09.12): Urlacher, Briggs back out of Pro Bowl with injuries
Both of the Bears’ Pro Bowl linebackers, Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs, have backed out of the Pro Bowl with separate injuries, speculation continues to mount that the Bears could consider Tim Ruskell for the general manager position, and an analysis of the Bears quarterback position from this season.
How Bears fared in 2011 NFL rankings
Mon Jan 9 15:50:00 2012
When it comes...
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January 09, 2012
The Bears Beat (01.07.12): Could Bears really consider Ruskell for GM?
The Bears have been working tirelessly behind the scenes, doing their homework on potential candidates for their general manager vacancy and requesting interviews. There hasn’t been a lot of public disclosure about their plans, leaving open the frightening possibility of them interviewing their director of player personnel Tim Ruskell to take over the job.
Bears quiet on Saturday...
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January 07, 2012
Ravens’ DeCosta removed from Bears’ GM list
Coming on the heels of reports that Green Bay Packers Director of Football Operations Reggie McKenzie was set to be announced as the new general manager of the Oakland Raiders, another name atop the Bears’ list of potential GMs has been scratched off.
Baltimore Ravens director of player personnel Eric DeCosta will remain with the club.
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January 06, 2012
Mike Tice promoted to offensive coordinator
Offensive line coach Mike Tice will take over for Mike Martz as offensive coordinator and will be joined by a "passing game" coach.
According to multiple sources including NFL insider Jay Glazer, Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice will be promoted to offensive coordinator, filling the vacancy created by the departure of Mike Martz.
Apparently the arrangement will involve...
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January 06, 2012
2011 NFL Predictions: Wild Card Round
A look at my NFL weekly predictions for the wild card round of the playoffs.
Point spreads come from bovada.lv on Friday morning.
Last Week: 11-5
Last Week against the spread: 11-4-1
This Week: 0-0
This Week against the spread: 0-0
Overall: 171-85
Overall against the spread: 116-115-10
Cincinnati Bengals (9-7) at Houston Texans (10-6)
Prediction: Houston 23, Cincinnati 17
Spread...
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January 06, 2012
The Bears Beat (01.05.12): Smith says Cutler had no say in Martz departure
Bears head coach Lovie Smith insisted that quarterback Jay Cutler had no say in the decision for offensive coordinator Mike Martz and the team to part ways. Martz refused to air dirty laundry after his exit. And the organization will seek permission to speak to personnel man Eric DeCosta of the Baltimore Ravens, a team with a good draft history and personnel moves.
Lovie Smith insists...
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January 05, 2012
The Bears Beat (01.03.12): Jeff Fisher has eyes for Bears
Former Titans coach and one-time Chicago Bear Jeff Fisher reportedly has an interest in the Bears, but is not likely to land with the club considering management’s ringing endorsement of current head coach Lovie Smith. Plus, analysis of the fallout from the firing of general manager Jerry Angelo and the resignation of offensive coordinator Mike Martz.
Report: Jeff Fisher has...
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January 04, 2012
Bears take step in right direction with departure of Angelo, Martz
The Bears are headed in the right direction with dismissal of general manager Jerry Angelo and the departure of offensive coordinator Mike Martz.
The angry mob that has stormed the bastille with flaming sticks and pitchforks have finally been heard. General manager Jerry Angelo has been held accountable for allowing the talent on the Bears fall considerably behind those of their...
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January 03, 2012
Reports: Jerry Angelo out as Bears general manager
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Jerry Angelo is out as Bears general manager.
The Chicago Tribune has reported that Bears general manager Jerry Angelo will not be back next season with the team. It has not been determined whether he has been released or will be retiring.
Before those Bears fans who have been calling for this for quite some time can get excited, two things need...
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January 03, 2012
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