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04.20.10

Roach signs tender offer Chicago Bears | (0)
It's been awhile since I've done some self-promoting. But remember, Nick Roach signed his tender offer yesterday, and I have a Bears blog. I wonder what's over there. Read more at Bears Brain Trust.
03.29.10

After a week of slacking … Chicago Bears | (0)
I mentioned it in today's Welcome, but I've started a new site: Bears Brain Trust. I'll continue to contribute at i94 Sports, as well as write here. Bears Brain Trust is just another site where it's all me, all the time, though. And really, the only difference between that site and the one you currently occupy is that Bears Brain Trust will focus on the Bears and the NFL, and no Bears news is too small to be covered -- at least a little. So if you've ever cared to read my take on the signing of Kahlil Bell, Tim Shaw ...
03.10.10

Not adjusting for Olsen isn’t unique, just ask Packers Chicago Bears | (0)
There’s a group of people (of unknown size, but loud) who don’t like what's happening to Greg Olsen. Even after a disappointing 2009, all has been forgiven and the Bears’ new offensive coordinator needs to change his ways for the zero-time Pro Bowl tight end. But Mike Martz isn’t going to change for Olsen, and he shouldn’t. Otherwise, why bring in Martz and his version of the “Air Coryell” offense? Not adjusting for Olsen doesn't make Martz uniquely stubborn, it just makes him like every other NFL coordinator who believes in his system. If Olsen is with the Bears his role is ...
03.08.10

Questions about Bears’ other problems remain Chicago Bears | (0)
As the Peppers & Co. hysteria dies down, let’s turn our focus to the Bears’ other flaws, specifically, safety and the offensive line. After shelling out $55 million in guaranteed money, and a maximum of $121 million, the question is: How can they fill the holes? Because of the team’s lack of draft picks and recent draft history, the draft is far from the Bears' soundest plan. So, do they have enough money to go sign someone? From the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs: “We’ve done a lot and we’re very, very happy,” (Jerry) Angelo said. “We’re not trying to field a 22-man All-Pro ...
02.10.10

What does Mike Martz think about his new personnel? Chicago Bears | (1)
Mike Martz spoke with ChicagoBears.com senior writer Larry Mayer on Tuesday. The entire interview is at the Bears' Web site. In the interview, Martz breaks down the Bears' position-by-position, and says about his offense: "It’s such an easy system." Continue Reading...
02.09.10

Bears are at 30/1 odds; that’s bad money Chicago Bears | (0)
Odds for the 2011 Super Bowl are out, and the Bears' odds may not be as bad as you expect. Based on everything I've read (and wrote), anything slightly better than the 100/1 odds the really crappy teams (Rams, Lions, etc.) get would seem appropriate. But in Vegas' eye, the Bears are in the mix with some recent playoff teams, according to odds set by Bodog. The Bears' 30/1 odds are even with Atlanta and Cincinnati. These odds are also slightly better than Arizona -- Oh, the terrible things that happen when Matt Leinart is the quarterback -- and Houston, ...
02.02.10

Who/what is Mike Martz here to fix? Chicago Bears | (4)
It took 27 days to hire Mike Martz – who wasn't exactly dodging phone calls on day one. In these four weeks, the Bears were unable to interview four candidates; they interviewed two people, who later chose to remain where they are; then, ultimately decided on Martz over Vikings’ quarterbacks coach Kevin Rogers. Lovie Smith said Chicago was a place where everyone would want to coach, and by everyone, he meant about 25% of the people the Bears showed an interest in. Because of the rejections and the length of time, the means to naming Martz the Bears' offensive coordinator was ...
02.01.10

Mike Martz is the Bears’ new offensive coordinator Chicago Bears | (1)
From the Chicago Bears' Web site: The Bears on Monday hired Mike Martz to be their offensive coordinator. Plain and simple. Chicagobears.com's Larry Mayer goes on to list a number of Martz's accomplishments, such as three straight 500-point seasons in St. Louis and NFL head coaching experience. He does not mention if there will be a press conference, or not. And I have been unable to find anything about a press conference from other news outlets. Personally, I really want to hear the Bears explain their decision-making process.