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Dead End Ahead: Road to Super Bowl Blocked By Lack of Offense

The “Rallying Cry” for the Chicago Bears in 2008: “TAMPA” You’ve heard this following line coined or phrased uttered before, often said to describe an over-matched team as they prepare to face the opponent that will truly and completely dismantle ‘em: “It was over before it even got started”. This is how I feel about [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Jul 08 2008

Rallying Cry Tampa: Fans Cry Offense

1. Can the Dominant Defense/Special Teams Unit (Devin Hester) Overcome a Woeful Offense?
No. They proved that in ‘07 - but what they can do is overcome an average offense, which is the worst-case scenario for this team. I believe the Bears can at least put an average product offensively on the field in ‘ 08!

2. [...]

Posted by Eric Cook on Jul 08 2008

Urlacher Attends Minicamp, 5th Round Pick Signs

Moving Forward, Making Progress: While Urlacher Looks To Return To Good Terms Rookie TE Reaches Terms As Team Begins To Negotiate With Rookies For First Deals Veterans Still Working In Demanding New Deals
This Means Business - Urlacher Shows Up, Briggs Shocked: Brian Urlacher will attend the team’s mandatory three-day mini-camp and the serious [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on May 30 2008

Two Years Removed From Super Bowl: Are The Bears Really That Bad?

Your Turn: Bears Blog Post Of The Week From “Blitz65” @ Bear Report (Chi.Scout.com)
What Has Changed During 2 Years: Comparison Of Bears Roster From ‘06 Super Bowl Team To This Season’s ‘08 Squad:
Team Outlook - Author’s View (Blitz65): Players from the 2006-2007 team that are no longer on the roster:
- RB Thomas [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on May 14 2008

Bears Banter Volume 6 (Post-Draft Edition) - Part 3 Of 3

Final Round Of A 21 Question Series From Site Editor Russ Loede To Columnists Eric Cook & Ron Norman
15.  Site Editor Russ Loede: The chances of 3rd round draft choice Marcus Harrison unseating either Dusty Dvoracek or Anthony Adams as the team’s starting DT next to All-Pro lineman “Real Deal” Tommie Harris before Bye Week?  [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on May 13 2008

Bears Banter Volume 6 (Post-Draft Edition) - Part 2 Of 3

Round 2 Of A 21 Question Series From Site Editor Russ Loede To Columnists Eric Cook & Ron Norman
8. Site Editor Russ Loede: Are we going to regret passing both DeSean Jackson (Cal) and Limas Sweed (Texas) in the 2nd Round? Both were considered 1st round talents, possessing the speed to stretch the [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on May 09 2008

Flashback: Bears 2005 Draft Rewind

Your Turn: Bears Blog Post Of The Week From “Muntz” @ Bear Report - (Chi.Scout.com)

Let’s See How The Bears ‘05 Draft Would Look If We Had A Chance For A Do Over!
Knowing That It Takes About 3 Years To Grade A Draft & Rate The Players Whether It Be A “Boom” Or “Bust” Pick [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on May 08 2008

Bears Cut Underachieving Archuleta

Better Sooner Rather Than Later - Don’t Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out!
With Intriguing Talents Like Kevin Payne & Craig Steltz Waiting For The Opportunity To Get On To The Field - The Time Was Now, And The Move Was Inevitable: 3 Things came to mind when I first heard about this [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on May 06 2008

Bears Banter Volume 6 (Post-Draft Edition) - Part 1 Of 3

Part 1 Of 3:  21 Questions From Site Editor Russ Loede To Columnists Eric Cook & Ron Norman
1.  Site Editor Russ Loede: Convince Bears fans Chris Williams was the right choice.  Personally, I am not sold on Williams, I wanted to trade down and select either Rashard Mendenhall or [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on May 02 2008

Grading The Bears Draft

Well, now that the smoke has begun to clear, and the dust is settling, I think it is timethat I begin to grade the Bears Draft.
I think there are two key points of critical criteria you need to look at when initially grading the draft:
1) Were needs met at critical positions?
2) Was there good [...]

Posted by Eric Cook on May 01 2008