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Earth, Wind, & Fire: How the Bears’ tight ends became the focal point of a diverse…
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - In 2017, the Bears targeted their tight ends a total of 78 times. That mark was good enough to have 11 individual NFL tight ends eclipse it by themselves. In 2017, the Bears forgot and or…
New position, no problem for Rashaad Coward as he becomes a patient force at tackle
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - Ask any offensive lineman about the difficulty of switching positions and you'll elicit a groan, sigh, and eye roll. Not necessarily in that order. Moving from center to guard, or tackle to…
Bears Notebook: Trubisky, an alpha Robinson, and offense take command
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - Learning the intricacies and subtle information of a new offense takes time. That's especially so when you're expected to make strides while taking live bullets against the majority of…
Bears Notebook: Floyd and Hicks back to their old selves, Nagy keeps it ‘real’
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - Following a "sloppy" day where the Bears came out lethargically, Matt Nagy challenged his young roster.
While letdowns are to be occasionally expected, Nagy needed and wanted better from…
Bears Notebook: Blissful, necessary ignorance a good thought for young Bears
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - The NFL's annual Hall of Fame Game may be played under the lights on a national broadcast, but it's nothing too close to the real deal the regular season presents.
So while young Bears…
Bears Hall of Fame Game winners and losers: Everyone wins and loses
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
CANTON - The only reason the Bears played the Baltimore Ravens in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game is because of franchise great Brian Urlacher's first-ballot Hall of Fame induction this weekend.
The only…
For Ryan Nall, the NFL is just another challenge he’s long been prepared for
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - Wherever he's gone, Ryan Nall has always been the biggest, strongest, and fastest guy on the field, in the room, you name it. From Central Catholic High School in Portland, Oregon to Oregon…
Bears Notebook: Battle with Smith continues but teammates unwavering in support
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - Immediate impact. That was the calling card of Roquan Smith when the Bears drafted him in April. A player that would immediately inject tenacity and freakish instincts as a three-down…
Bears Notebook: An experienced Amukamara keys in, Daniel lauds Trubisky
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - In seven NFL seasons, Prince Amukamara has picked off a total of seven passes with the Giants, Jaguars, and Bears. For a man oft-praised for his technical coverage ability, averaging just…
Roquan v. Bears: Bears setting their own uniquely awful precedent
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - When the NFL unveiled a new helmet rule this past May - emphasizing that no player on the field can lower their head to initiate contact - no one knew what to make of the development.
All…
Bears Notebook: Offensive line settling in, Trubisky gets patient
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - Patience is a virtue when it comes to a young quarterback learning a fresh offense. Through most of the first week of this year's Bears training camp, Mitchell Trubisky has struggled. And…
Bears Notebook: Burton leading deep tight end group, Daniels coming into his own
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - Having three capable tight ends isn't something the Bears are accustomed to. They've never had a three-headed Cerberus-like monster like they do now. Most NFL teams rarely have a second…
Five takeaways from early Bears camp: All eyes on Roquan
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - It's easy to get caught up in the aura of Matt Nagy in his first Bears training camp. The energy he brings to the table. The attention to detail of an offensive playcaller learning to manage…