Adjustments Have Improved Offensive Line
The Bears' offensive line was taking a great deal of criticism in the early part of the season. They gave up an NFL-record number of sacks in the first half against the Giants, but have slowly improved.
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The Bears' offensive line was taking a great deal of criticism in the early part of the season. They gave up an NFL-record number of sacks in the first half against the Giants, but have slowly improved.
The Bears are who they are. They trust their schemes and rely on their players to make plays. And when that combination works, the wins pile up.
Earlier in the season, the hot topic around the NFL was the effect of concussions on players. And as a result, the dangers of the game became more visible
The Bears never seem to get any respect, even when they're winning there are plenty of people who doubt their talent. And the players and coaches embrace this notion of them.
Tom Brady and his golden arm (and his golden locks … and his golden pair of UGGs) are coming to town. The Bears are in first place at 9-3. And, at 10-2, the New England Patriots can say the same.
Tom Brady is putting together a MVP-caliber season. And despite the expected weather conditions for Sunday's game, stopping the Patriots' quarterback will be no easy task for the Bears' defense.
He's hard-hitting on the field but decompresses by playing piano.
The Patriots have been one of the best teams in the NFL for a while. With a Hall of Fame quarterback leading the way, the Bears have a tough task ahead of them on Sunday. LISTEN: TOM THAYER
After all of the add attention the NFL has put in dangerous hits to the head and player safety, the league is still determined to push for additional games in the collective bargaining process with the players union.
Over the Bears' current five game winning streak, both the offense and the defense have been playing well. However, there has been one aspect of the defense that's been uncharacteristic.
