24 Hours Later: Laurence Holmes Breaks Down Bears-Bengals
Here's what I saw, what I heard and what I was told from the Bears-Bengals game.
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Here's what I saw, what I heard and what I was told from the Bears-Bengals game.
Despite a new regime and refreshed philosophy, the Bears season opener had several elements of years past. Here's my rapid reaction to a gutsy performance by the Bears to get to 1-0 and win the first game of the Marc Trestman-era.
Marc Trestman had waited his entire professional life for the chance to make that kind of call.
Corey Wootton's impressive training camp hit a speed bump Thursday when he left practice with a hip injury.
There is no lack of motivation among the cornerbacks and safeties.
This is the second in a two-part series, taking a look at the Bears defensive roster by position group.
Cutler threw for 257 yards and a touchdown and helped seal the game with a late scramble, as the Bears won 26-24 against the Lions on Sunday.
Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Henry Melton, Julius Peppers and Brandon Marshall made the NFC squad.
While Lovie Smith's team wasn't eliminated by the Seahawks Sunday, it was beaten and exposed. This one looked bad.
When I think of a physical defense, I think of linebackers, pass rushers, and safeties playing with reckless abandon. Not cornerbacks.
Tim Jennings is among the eight most underrated players in the NFL. Here are seven more who are playing well above expectations.
The Bears deserve a lot of credit for playing through a sluggish game and pulling out a win, but that doesn't mean they grade out well.
The "f---ing fans" sure sound different when the scoreboard changes, don't they, Jay?
Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September Thursday.
Here's what Laurence Holmes saw, heard and was told in the last 24 hours.
Here are Adam Hoge's grades following the Bears' 23-6 win over the Rams Sunday.
If that was the "get well" game many expected for the Bears, we can conclude that the patient is still in need of observation.
Major Wright returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown, and the Chicago Bears beat the St. Louis Rams 23-6 on Sunday.
Time offers the opportunity for perspective, so I thought it would be a good idea to wait each week to give my thoughts on the Bears game.
Adam Hoge grades the Bears following their 41-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday.
Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall weren't about to let Andrew Luck upstage them in their first game back together. Cutler threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, Marshall added 119 yards receiving with a TD, and the Chicago Bears spoiled Luck's debut, beating the Indianapolis Colts 41-21 Sunday in the season opener.
In this week's playbook series, Dan Durkin breaks down Tim Jennings tendency to take chances, which sometimes leads to big plays for the opposing offense.
As sports fans, we've been programmed to conclude that the best regular season team will become the eventual champion.
With a big crowd on hand at Ward Field and a light mist falling at Monday night's practice, things were bound to get a little chippy.
There are plenty of new faces on both sidelines, and chances are you're less familiar with the other team wearing orange and blue, but don't you worry, I've got you covered with a look at the 2012 Denver Broncos.
