From: Chicago Tribune
A day after Bears coach Lovie Smith hedged when asked about adding Rod Marinelli to his staff, general manager Jerry Angelo gave the fired Detroit Lions coach a resounding endorsement. “I think the world of Rod Marinelli,” Angelo said Tuesday. “I would love to have Rod Marinelli on our staff. And I think [...]
From: Chicago Tribune
To many in town the development conjures up images of Donovan McNabb, who has a year left on his contract but constantly is rumored to be leaving Philadelphia. The idea is irresistible to anyone who has seen McNabb’s resurgence in the second half of the season. But understand how difficult it would be [...]
From: Chicago Sun-Times
It’s no secret the Bears coaching staff was unhappy with veteran defensive tackle Tommie Harris who underperformed after receiving a four-year, $40 million extension. But general manager Jerry Angelo seemed to absolve Harris and made it clear he will pick up a $6.67 million roster bonus. ”He’s had a lot of things go [...]
From: Chicago Tribune
Tommie Harris’ play didn’t match his contract either, but Bears GM Jerry Angelo identified the defensive tackle as one of the players he expects to have a bounce-back season in 2009. That list also includes Brian Urlacher, who Angelo said “still has enough to make a Pro Bowl.” You want to believe Angelo [...]
From: ProFootballTalk.com
The Chicago Bears announced today that secondary coach Steven Wilks is no longer a part of their coaching staff. He was ”released” from their employment, according to a press release issued by the team.
In three seasons with the Bears, the defensive backs combined to register 42 interceptions and 19 forced fumbles.
However, the Chicago pass [...]
From: Chicago Tribune
At this stage of his career, Brian Urlacher cannot be asked to cover the deep middle against passes and still play single-gap defense against the run. He needs the type of protection from offensive linemen that helped him earlier in his career, the type not part of the Cover-2 philosophy. If the Bears [...]
RUSS LOEDE AND ERIC COOK RECAP THE FINAL GAME OF ‘08 AND THE SEASON
Russ Loede:
Bears drop ball and 10-0 1st quarter lead while golden opportunity slips away as defense sputters
The 2008 version of the Chicago Bears could be summed up in just three words: “Oh So Close”
Or as many as four: “Just A Play Away:
Top 10 Reasons [...]
From: Chicago Tribune
Given its dismal yearlong performance, the Bears’ defense figures to feature several new faces next season. But what about the future of defensive coordinator Bob Babich? “You’ll have to talk to the coach about that,” Babich said after his unit allowed a season-high 455 yards during Sunday’s 31-24 loss to the Texans. “Anytime [...]
From: Chicago Tribune
Love him or hate him, Bears fans, get used to Kyle Orton. After Sunday’s season-ending 31-24 loss to the Texans, offensive coordinator Ron Turner said Orton will head into training camp next July as the unchallenged starting quarterback for the first time in his career. “No question about it,” Turner said. “He played [...]
The Bears had to win Sunday if they wanted a chance at the play-offs. A Vikings loss would mean a Division crown, A Bears and Vikings win meant the Buccaneers and Cowboys had to lose for the Bears to make the playoffs. The Bears couldn’t hold up their end of the deal as [...]
