NFL Draft Grades 2010: The Chicago Bears’ Report Card
Published on: 25th April, 2010
Recognizing that the Bears didn't have a pick until the third round, they did about as well as one could expect them to, given the situation. They actually got a serviceable player at a critical area of need with the 75th pick. And, they even took a flier on a QB ...Why the Ben Roethlisberger Suspension Is Too Harsh
Published on: 21st April, 2010
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell simply bowed to public pressure with his six game suspension of Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger. Many in the media have banged on Goodell over the past month or so about how his punishments have been more severe for black players, and this suspension appears to be ...Michael McCaskey Retires: What This Means To The Chicago Bears
Published on: 21st April, 2010
Bears chairman Michael McCaskey will retire after the 2010 season and will be replaced by younger brother George, the team announced today. Now, the first reaction I had was to yawn. Supposedly, McCaskey was removed from the day-to-day operations of the Bears by Virginia McCaskey years ago. Still, those of us old ...Marc Bulger May Be Chicago Bears’ Target As Jay Cutler’s Backup
Published on: 7th April, 2010
Marc Bulger was released by the St. Louis Rams in a not-so-surprising move. But will the Bears view him as valuable insurance in case of injury to Jay Cutler? Bulger was going to make $8 million in 2010, so it was sensible for the Rams to let him go. But as a ...Chicago Bears May Fill Safety Need by Moving Up in the Draft
Published on: 31st March, 2010
According to Brad Biggs, the buzz around Bears circles is that GM Jerry Angelo may be interested in moving up in the NFL draft. That is something that Angelo has done only once in his Bears tenure. Currently, the Bears lack a first or second round pick, and will not make ...The Ben Roethlisberger Situation: Not a Race Issue for Goodell
Published on: 27th March, 2010
In an article on ESPN.com , Jemele Hill attempts to compare the recent allegations against Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger with those of Pacman Jones and Michael Vick. Meanwhile, she wonders why NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has failed to act, implying that race is the reason. Look, that is bull and ...Alex Brown Departing Chicago: What This Will Mean to the Chicago Bears
Published on: 26th March, 2010
ESPNChicago.com is reporting that defensive end Alex Brown is telling teammates he believes the team is going to try to either trade or release him. This is being attributed to "team sources." When the Bears signed free agent Julius Peppers to take Brown's right end position, it was widely assumed that ...Why Lovie Smith Needs to Leave the Chicago Bears Offense to Mike Martz
Published on: 25th March, 2010
Mike Martz knows how to run an offense. Lovie Smith does not. And while some recent comments may be much ado about nothing, they could also signal Lovie's insecurity rearing its ugly head again. This insecurity shows itself whenever Lovie feels the need to flex his muscles and declare "I'm in ...Bears Free Agent Signings Nice, But There is More Work to be Done
Published on: 13th March, 2010
The problem with signing the top free agent is that it puts you in an all-in situation. I mean, it doesn't make sense to guarantee $40 million dollars to one player if it leaves you three or four players away from contention—yet that's exactly where Bears GM Jerry Angelo finds ...Would Darren Sharper Make Sense For Chicago Bears?
Published on: 1st March, 2010
We know that the Bears need a safety. Likewise, we all understand that one of the NFL 's best, Darren Sharper, is on the market after the New Orleans Saints decided not to franchise him. Coincidentally, the Bears have said they are making the safety position their offseason priority. So is this ...Featured Sponsors
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