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Bears offense should be more consistent.
A preview of the 2006 NFL season for the Chicago Bears.
A preview of the 2006 NFL Draft, including a mock draft and a brief summary of team needs.
The Chicago Bears have expressed the clear intention of Rex Grossman continuing to be the quarterback for the season. Grossman has been an enigma of sorts and has fluctuated from brilliant at times to absolutely horrible at others.
The Chicago Bears' first round draft pick, Greg Olsen, should be a welcome sight to Rex Grossman and the Bears. Grossman needs more weapons, especially a dependable tight end who can catch short passes.
I've probably been Rex Grossman's number one supporter the past year but even I know it's time Rex Grossman to take a seat.
Rex Grossman got off to a fantastic season this year but has faltered in two of his last three games. A lot of the media is starting to get on to him but Grossman is still having a heck of a season.
As the Chicago Bears wait to play the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the NFC playoffs, the team's fans cannot help but be anxious over who will show up as their starting quarteback: "Good Rex" or "Bad Rex" Grossman.
From the Super Bowl Champions to the team with the worst records, and everyone in-between, it's time to separate the contenders from everyone else. Where does your favorite team stand?
Safety Kenny Phillips could be the first University of Miami player chosen in the 2008 NFL draft.
A look at who sits atop the rankings of each position as we head into the NFL Draft. From quarterbacks, to kickers; from big lineman, to undersized cornerbacks, there are the top players who are going to make a difference on draft day.
The Inconsistencies of Rex Grossman and how it affects the teams play. I know the season is still very young (less than a quarter of the way through) but the Bears are off to a slow 1-2 start.
The Wonderlic Personnel Test is Being Used on 2008 NFL Draft Participants, but Why?
A look at who sits atop the rankings of each position as we head into the NFL Draft. From quarterbacks, to kickers; from big lineman, to undersized cornerbacks, there are the top players who are going to make a difference on draft day.
Fred Davis without a doubt is one of the best tight ends available in the 2008 NFL draft. Davis is a player who could start right away for a team and make a contribution.
A look at who sits atop the rankings of each position as we head into the NFL Draft. From quarterbacks, to kickers; from big lineman, to undersized cornerbacks, there are the top players who are going to make a difference on draft day.
A look at who sits atop the rankings of each position as we head into the NFL Draft. From quarterbacks, to kickers; from big lineman, to undersized cornerbacks, there are the top players who are going to make a difference on draft day.
On Saturday answers to all our questions begin to be answered when the 2007 NFL Draft kicks off...
A look at who sits atop the rankings of each position as we head into the NFL Draft. From quarterbacks, to kickers; from big lineman, to undersized cornerbacks, there are the top players who are going to make a difference on draft day.
A look at who sits atop the rankings of each position as we head into the NFL Draft. From quarterbacks, to kickers; from big lineman, to undersized cornerbacks, there are the top players who are going to make a difference on draft day.
There are over 20 Africans playing in the NFL right now. After the draft there will be at least 5 more.
The Chicago Bears football franchise has been one of the most successful and influential for many years. But one thing that separates it from other teams is the quarterback position.
With the NFL draft coming up in April, it's always nice to take a look at some of the guys who will be household names. One of those names that you're sure to hear during the first round of draft day is Gaines Adams.
Many teams in the NFL are looking for help for their defensive lines. Kentwan Balmer could be the help teams are looking for in the NFL draft.
The NFC Champion Chicago Bears open the 2007 season with just a couple of nagging questions. Will Rex Grossman be consistent? Will the running game be as strong? Finally, will the ageless Muhsin Muhammad be able to match or better his 2006 output?
Shockley has always lived in the shadow of David Greene. This is a role that had him contemplating a transfer during his sophomore year. His decision to stick with UGA may have cost him millions in the long run.
An overview of the 2006 NFL Draft amongst the teams of the NFC East.
An overview of the 2006 NFL Draft amongst the teams of the AFC North.
An overview of the 2006 NFL Draft for the AFC East.
A recap of how the NFC North drafted in the 2006 NFL Draft.
An overview of the 2006 NFL Draft in the AFC South Division.
Although the offense for the Chicago Bears struggled to put points on the board, it was the nasty and tenacious defense that kept opposing teams from scoring.
An overview of the 2006 NFL Draft in the AFC West.
An overview of the 2006 NFL Draft in the NFC West.
An overview of the 2006 NFL Draft in the NFC South.
will the signings of Drew Brees and Daunte Culpepper affect the NFL draft? The answer is yes...
It's over, put your tailgates up and throw away your foam fingers. Football season is long gone and there is nothing you can do about it. Sure the Arena Football League has started play, but who actually watches that crap.
Predictions for the 2007 NFL Draft to be held April 28-29.
The Chicago Bears head into San Diego Stadium to do battle with the Chargers during week one and many feel this may be a preview into this year's Super Bowl. Certainly, both teams are talented and capable, and it should be a match up to watch closely.
After the Chicago Bears Super Bowl loss, fans will be quick to call for quarterback Rex Grossman's benching. But, his first full season as a starter wasn't any worse than many star quarterbacks.
How did your team do in this years draft? Here is my preliminary grades for each team, but of course we won't really know the true grades for a season or two.
How did NFC North teams do in Rounds 1-2 in the NFL Draft?
Chicago earns a trip to Miami by forcing 4 turnovers to take down New Orleans.
The improbable NFC Championship matchup between the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints is now a reality that will have football fans all over the country tuned in to see if the Saints can continue their surprising Cinderella season.
The Chicago Bears are moving on in the playoffs to face to Saints after an OT field goal
From Carson Palmer to Ryan Hoag, every team's 2003 draft graded and examined for studs, duds, and roleplayers. Who broke out, who should have stayed home that weekend? DT
10 things any Chicago Bears Fan would love to have
Top reasons why the Chicago Bears will make it back to the Super Bowl this year.
The 2005 Chicago Bears had their defense lead them to the NFC North Crown and the playoffs. But a Division Championship will not be enough to appease fans in the Windy City, who are expecting Super Bowl a la Baltimore in 2000. Can they do it?
Rex Grossman is one of the most criticized quarterbacks in recent history but played in a Super Bowl last year. Grossman will silence his critics this season.
An analysis on what you should expect to see from the Bears before the start of the 2007 season.
I really like what head coach, Lovie Smith has accomplished in his three years at the helm of the Bears and they will be a legitimate contender in the NFC in 2006.
Bears are going to win SB 42.
What happened that led to the Bears winning Monday night's game in spite of playing terribly?
I am going on record right now to say that Chicago Bears head coach, Lovie Smith, is making a monumental mistake by not starting veteran quarterback Brian Griese ahead of incumbent starter Rex Grossman
the key matchups in the Super Bowl and who will win
It wasn't supposed to end this way. Sure, the NFC Champion Chicago Bears were 4.5 point underdogs going into Super Bowl XLI, but a team with a dominating defense felt nothing but confidence going into the contest, and for good reason.
Rex Grossman and Cedric Benson have been busts, the latest in a long line of high draft choices that have gone nowhere for the Chicago Bears. Who's to blame and when will it end?
As fashionable as the sport of football has become, particularly the NFL, just watching the games is no longer enough for even the average fan.
I had my article all set. I was going to attempt to settle down Chicago football fans and assure them their team was ok even after being dismantled in Arizona. Then the unthinkable happened...
Rex Grossman may be the best quarterback the Bears have seen since Syd Luckman in the 40s. Here's hoping he has a tough skin.
For the first time in eighteen years Super Bowl fever is rampant and contagious in the city of Chicago.
He may have a strange name, but once you get past that you see the immense talent behind Lovie Smith. This was a man destined to lead an NFL team.
The story lines are numerous, and each team brings a lot of baggage with them to the big game in Miami, but the final result will depend on the play of two pressured quarterbacks and two defenses that no one can be sure about.
Field goal kicker Robbie Gould, a former construction worker, was the big hero in the gut-wrenching 27-24 Bears OT victory over the Seahawks on Sunday.
While the rest of the league seems to be taking steps to improve its teams, the same cannot be said for the NFC North, which seems to be as one-sided as it was in 2005.
who played in the NFC conference championship game and who won
I guess it's a good thing I didn't get to publish my week nine NFL selections last week because I was undoubtedly going to write something negative about my beloved Miami Dolphins.
If the grocery stores are any indication this is a Chicago Bears team that is destined to do great things.
The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event in the world. Players careers are often defined in this 60 minute game. Super Bowl XLI offers football fans everywhere a chance to witness the most mismatched Super Bowl in recent history.
Timon Marshall gets 3 year deal.
Yeah, sure, there's not a single bit of quarterback controversy. Nope, nothing to see here.
An overview of the players that need to improve, and the positions which need to be improved through the draft.
The National Football League has always been an organization that generally stays out of the spotlight from scandals and other negative publicity (with the exception of the Terrell Owens coverage
The NFL playoffs are here, and that means one thing: It's time to for gamblers to study the lines and place some bets to make the football games a little more interesting and to win a little cash along the way.
The Chicago Bears might have paid more money to head coach Lovie Smith than they wanted but keeping him was worth every penny.
Super Bowl XLI will be a battle royale between the Colts offense and the Bears defense. However, beside the physical matchup, a different storyline exists. Victory's not only about statistics and players, but also the intangible motivators that influence each team.
The NFC North has turned itself into one exciting division this year complete with big play Detoit and the forevr man Brett Favre trying to dethrone the Chicago Bears.
There is no more high profile position in sports than that of a starting NFL quarterback. Quarterbacks are considered the face of their franchise and nearly all of the credit or blame for the offense falls on their shoulders.
Every Fantasy Football season, there are unlikely players who perform above and beyond what is expected. I have constructed a list of my Top 5 Fantasy surprises.
Fantasy football owners spend offseasons looking for an edge, trolling the transaction wires hoping to find the key to a championship.
A 13-3 record may seem impracticable, but the Bears are in possibly the weakest division in the NFC, maybe the entire NFL. With any enhancement in their offense, a 13-3 record is pragmatic.
The Chicago Bears were one of the big surprises last season. This seasons appears to be another big one for the team. Where does the rest of the division stand?
The Chicago Bears won their playoff game against Seattle thanks to the kicker. I think they deserve more respect than they get.
If you listened to me last week, you won big. Here are my gambling picks for round two of the NFL playoffs.
This article is about how I got started as a free lance writer with the help of family, friends, and readers encouragement and support.
A preview to April's 2007 NFL Draft, featuring the running back position
This year's draft is not particularly deep at many positions, so say the experts, but there is value to be had in the later rounds if teams do their homework.
Harvey impressed at the combine, if he does the same in the Pro Day his stock should be high and he will probably be a top 10 pick in April. Derrick Harvey will be a name to watch for in the upcoming NFL draft and on Sundays coming this Fall.
Dan Connor is one of the top linebackers in the 2008 NFL draft. His strength is that he can play both inside and outside linebacker. He is one of the few linebackers who will be able to start in the NFL.
In the city of Chicago there is only one team that can bring this city together. Only the Chicago Bears can bring a city divided with baseball into a unified front.
This is an opinion column discussing why more people should be talking about LB Vince Hall leading up to the 2008 NFL Draft.
Another play starring Tony Romo ended Dallas' title hopes in 2007 against New York. Where do they go now? Two first round picks in April's NFL draft will be a good start.
Darren McFadden and DeSean Jackson headline 2008 early entries into the NFL Draft.