As Bear fans we have been told for two straight weeks the offense will run the football more. Last week before the Green Bay game, Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz took blame for his play calling. Head Coach Lovie Smith assured both fans and the media the run/pass differential would be balanced against Green Bay. As [...]
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If Bears OC Martz doesn’t change; he needs to leave
September 28th, 2011 
Tim Hiller 
Posted in 2011 Regular Season, Bear Insight, Bear Necessities, Features, Inside The Bears, Notes & Observations, Opinions 
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Dungy to Visit Halas Hall Monday for a Session with Smith
Lovie Smith and Tony Dungy stood on opposite sidelines four years ago, vying to become the first African-American coach to win a Super Bowl championship. Dungy and his Colts walked away with the prize that rainy February night in Miami, beating Smith’s Bears 29-17, but there aren’t hard feelings on either end. In fact, Dungy [...]
Bears Lock Up Lovie Smith for Two More Seasons
The Bears and head coach Lovie Smith agreed to terms Friday on a two-year contract extension through the 2013 season. “I have the best job in the National Football League. I’ve said that every time I’ve been asked, and to get a chance to continue to coach here is special,” Smith said while attending the [...]
Lovie Steps Up to Defend Cutler’s Leadership
In a Q&A with readers on the Bears’ official website, head coach Lovie Smith fielded a question about quarterback Jay Cutler’s leadership abilities, which by many fans has been thrown out like a pair of cheap skis. As expected, Lovie came to the QB’s defense. “I think he’s been a great leader,” Smith said. “First [...]
Answers to the 7 biggest offseason questions facing Bears
Coming within a touchdown of a Super Bowl appearance and with their core players locked up for the immediate future, the Bears are in about as good of position roster-wise as any contender next year. But as the loss to the Packers proved, the team needs help to get over the hump. With a talented [...]
Bears Lament Lovie’s Reverse; Time to Lay off Cutler
By Guest Columnist Mark Kelley It’s 3rd and 2, Bears are on the Packers’ 29 yard line, down 7 with 1:15 left on the clock and two timeouts. Matt Forte is lined up in the backfield, and third string quarterback Caleb Hanie takes the snap. A big hole opens up on the left side; it [...]
Extension for Lovie Smith Already Being Worked On
Bears head coach Lovie Smith wants a contract extension but, as is his style, he has been expressing this desire with hints rather than demands. Michael C. Wright of ESPNChicago.com reports that, according to Bears GM Jerry Angelo, an extension is in the works. “We very much want to extend Lovie, and the job that [...]
Bears defense knows blueprint for beating Aaron Rodgers
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is still basking in the glory of one of the greatest playoff performances in the history of the world. Only 5 of his 36 passes hit the turf against Atlanta, and he complied 366 yards and 4 TDs (1 rushing) against the number-one seeded Falcons…on their home field. The performance impressed [...]
