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There were many big questions for both teams coming into Sunday nights matchup, they all were answered.
The Big Questions For the Colts were: Would Peyton Manning be rusty, and could their banged up Offensive Line protect him.
The Big Questions for the Bears were: How would their patchwork Offensive line fair against The Colts [...]

This time of year, everyone is optimistic, and hope spring eternal. Most NFL Teams have yet to play a pre-season game. Colts and Redskins excluded.
The Chicago Bears are deep into training camp and at least one rookie appears to have found his way to a starting role. The Bears released their starting [...]

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!

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Impressed: Well since I was making such a “big deal” about drafting OL early & often, and making such a push for Chris Williams, I guess I have to say the “big ugly” from Vandy is my favorite choice. Although Matt Forte was a solid pick as well. I guess I was a [...]

The Bears had five picks in Round 7 and went with three offensive players and two defensive players.
1(208) Ervin Baldwin a 6′2″ 270 lb Defensive End Michigan State.
15(222) Chester Adams 6′4″ 335 lb guard from Georgia.
36(243) Joey Larocque a 6′2″ 226 lb Linebacker from Oregon State.
40(247) Kirk Barton a 6′5″ 310 Tackle from [...]

Question Marks Surround, Yet Talent’s Undoubted: With their 5th round selections Chicago acquired depth on both sides of the ball, obtaining two prospects with tons of talent, yet possessing questions concerning durability that need to be answered.
WIth their first Pick in round 5 (142) the Bears select Zackary Bowman a 6′2″ 200-pound Cornerback [...]

The Bears first pick of day two (70) is Earl Bennett a 6′0″ 209 lb Wide receiver out of Vanderbilt.
Here is a scouting report from NFL.com:
“Well-built athlete for the position. … Good overall musculature with a proportionate build throughout. … Good initial quickness off the snap. … Good burst in and out of his routes. [...]