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The impact of turnovers on winning football games
With offseason programs behind us and training camp still a month away, this is truly the doldrums off the NFL offseason. I like to use this time (well, really the entire...
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How the Chicago Bulls can beat the Miami Heat in 2014
When Derrick Rose went down with a torn ACL on April 28, 2012, the focus of the Chicago Bulls shifted dramatically. Instead of trying to compete for a title in 2012...
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Chicago Bears making moves
After a relatively quiet period over the last few weeks, the Chicago Bears have been extremely active in the last 48 hours, making headlines for a trio of personnel moves: trading...
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Can the Detroit Lions banish the turnover bug?
Yesterday, WCSN’s own Russ Thomas pointed to turnovers as the leading cause for Detroit’s regression from 2011, when the Lions went 10-6 and earned a playoff berth, to 2012, when the...
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Ranking the NFC North: summation
Over the past couple weeks, we have ranked the four NFC North teams at every position group, beginning with quarterbacks and ending with special teams. We even threw in coach and...
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Ranking the NFC North: general managers
Now that the draft is done and the free agency period is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most...
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Ranking the NFC North: coaches
Now that the draft is done and the free agency period is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most...
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Ranking the NFC North: special teams
Now that the draft is done and the free agency period is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most...
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Ranking the NFC North: secondaries
Now that the draft is done and the free agency period is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most...
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Ranking the NFC North: linebackers
Now that the draft is done and the free agency period is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most...
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Ranking the NFC North: defensive lines
Now that the draft is done and the free agency period is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most...
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Thank you, Brian Urlacher
When news broke this morning that linebacker Brian Urlacher was officially retiring after 13 years in the NFL, just one phrase came to mind. Thank you, Brian Urlacher. Thank you for...
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Ranking the NFC North: offensive lines
Now that the draft is done and the free agency period is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most...
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Ranking the NFC North: pass catchers
Now that the draft is done and free agency is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most positions. Consequently,...
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Ranking the NFC North: running backs
Now that the draft is done and the free agency period is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most...
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Ranking the NFC North: quarterbacks
Now that the draft is done and the free agency period is (mostly) over, we have a pretty good idea of who the key players will be for teams at most...
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Jon Vander Woude’s All-Bears team of the last 15 years
As we stumble through the desert of another long, dull offseason, we here at WCSN are constantly searching for amusing (and football-related) diversions. Michael Helton had the excellent idea of ranking...
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Top ten Chicago Bears draft picks since 1995: Part 2
To help us get through the long, dreary offseason, we here at WCSN are taking a look at some of the best draft picks for each team in the last twenty...
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Top ten Chicago Bears draft picks since 1995: Part 1
We are in that long, dull time of the offseason when the draft is over, free agency has (mostly) ended, and football is still too far away. What is a die-hard...
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The conflicting morals of NFL fandom
I was watching when Johnny Knox folded in half like a pretzel. His spinal-cord injury was so severe that he was lucky not to be paralyzed. He still lost 30 pounds...
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Breaking down the Chicago Bears’ 2013 draft
The 2013 NFL draft is in the books, so now it’s time for everyone’s favorite pastime: instant analysis and overreaction! Let’s hurry to assign grades to picks before they even see...
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Chicago Bears select Khaseem Greene, LB, Rutgers 117th overall
With the 117th pick in the 2013 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears selected linebacker Khaseem Greene from Rutgers. Let’s take a moment to get to know the newest Bear and see how...
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Chicago Bears select Jon Bostic 50th overall
With the 50th pick in the 2013 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears selected linebacker Jon Bostic from the University of Florida. Let’s take a moment to get to know the newest Bear...
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Chicago Bears select Kyle Long, OL, Oregon, 20th overall
With the 20th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected offensive lineman Kyle Long from the University of Oregon Let’s take a moment to get to know the newest Bear...
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My master plan for the 2013 Chicago Bears draft
If I were Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery, I know exactly what I would do with my first three picks in the 2013 NFL Draft — assuming the board fell...
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A first glance at the 2013 NFC South schedules
With the release of the 2013 NFL schedule finally happening, we are now free to count our team’s numerous wins and project voluminous losses for our pathetic division rivals. Here are...
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A first glance at the 2013 NFC North schedules
With the release of the 2013 NFL schedule finally coming, we are now free to count our team’s numerous wins and project voluminous losses for our pathetic division rivals. Here are...
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Chicago Bears six biggest needs entering 2013 NFL Draft
With free agency mostly behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to the 2013 NFL draft and start considering what teams could be looking for there. Rather than waste my time...
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Chicago Bears begin organized team activities
The Chicago Bears began their first on-field work of the Marc Trestman era yesterday, taking advantage of the extra organized team activities permitted in NFL rules for teams with a new...
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New NFL economics squeeze veterans out
Brian Urlacher, Charles Woodson, John Abraham, Dwight Freeney, James Harrison, and Casey Hampton all have much in common. They have all been perennial Pro Bowlers, they were all cornerstones of their...
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Best and worst offseason moves: Chicago Bears
Following a 2012 campaign in which they finished 10-6 and just missed the playoffs, the Chicago Bears front office has been busy the past three months. They fired their head coach,...
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Social media changes how we watch sports
The world in your living room As a huge Chicago Bulls fan, I thoroughly enjoyed their recent game against the Miami Heat. It’s always must-see TV when your favorite team goes...
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A closer look at Calvin Johnson’s historic 2012 season
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson had a historic 2012 season, setting a new NFL record with 1,964 receiving yards. Perhaps his most impressive feat is that he did this despite...
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What the departure of Brian Urlacher means for the Chicago Bears
At the end of the 2012 season, Brian Urlacher said he wanted to be back playing for the Bears, and that he would be willing to take a discount. Likewise, the...
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Brian Urlacher: saying goodbye to a legend
It’s never easy to say goodbye. Unfortunately, Chicago Bears fans find themselves having to do exactly that with Brian Urlacher. After two months of hoping he would be back with my...
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Young starting quarterbacks: the NFL’s biggest bargain
Rookie bargains When the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the NFL and players’ union was put into place prior to the 2011 season, one of the big changes from the...
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Jay Cutler: the time is now
Put up or shut up No more excuses. General manager Phil Emery has done everything possible to put quarterback Jay Cutler in a position to succeed. He hired Marc Trestman, a...
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Evaluating the Chicago Bears’ moves on the opening day of free agency
For the second year in a row, Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery made a splash on the first day of the NFL calendar year. After acquiring wide receiver Brandon Marshall...
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The Percy Harvin trade: who won?
Having spent months denying rumors that wide receiver Percy Harvin was on the trading block, the Minnesota Vikings made an abrupt move on Monday, shipping Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks in...
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Chip Kelly will fail in Philadelphia
Fourteen stable and mostly successful years under Andy Reid ended on a 4-12 note when the Philadelphia Eagles chose to fire their long-time head coach and start over. After conducting a...
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Why Marc Trestman needs to get a mustache — now
A glorious tradition Marc Trestman is destined for failure as head coach of the Chicago Bears unless he gets his act together right now and does exactly what I say. We...
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Jerry Angelo’s draft failures still haunt Chicago Bears offense
When Lovie Smith was fired following the 2012 NFL season, general manager Phil Emery made it quite clear it was for his repeated failure to field an adequate offense. Emery noted...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Friday, March 1st, 2013
Happy Friday, WCSN readers! Welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South News for Friday, March 1st, 2013. On this day in 2013, Jon Vander Woude...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Good morning, friends, and welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South news for Thursday, February 28th, 2013. Today has been a big day in American...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Good morning folks! Welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South News for Wednesday, February 27th, 2013. Happy Independence Day to all of our WCSN readers...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Good morning, folks, and welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South news for Tuesday, February 26th, 2013. Today has been a landmark day for American...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South news for Monday, February 25th, 2013
Good morning, friends, and welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South news for Monday, February 25, 2013. On this day in 1836, Samuel Colt received...
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Jon’s Chicago Bears offseason predictions
It’s quiet . . . This is the time of the NFL year when absolutely nothing is going on. Sure, the occasional team might cut a player, or sign someone off...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Friday, February 22nd, 2013
Good morning folks! Welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South news for Friday, February 22nd, 2013. On this date in 1856, the Republican Party convened...
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Which NFC North wide receivers were the most productive in 2012?
The 2012 season was a banner year for NFC North wide receivers, as known commodities like Calvin Johnson and Brandon Marshall put together outstanding campaigns and other players like Percy Harvin,...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Thursday, February 21, 2013
Good morning, faithful WCSN readers! Welcome to Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South news for Thursday, February 21, 2013. This date is chockfull of historical events, and...
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NFL and Players Association wage hypocritical war over player safety
Before this begins, I would like to thank the WCSN regulars, especially Patrick Bates, for helping me develop the ideas and arguments in this article through enriching discussion in the comments....
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
Good morning to all of you, and welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily helping of NFC South news for Wednesday, February 20th, 2013. This has been a notable...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
Good morning everyone! Welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily helping of NFC South news for Tuesday, February 19th, 2013. On February 19, 1945, the United States Marines landed...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Monday, February 18th, 2013
Good morning, and welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South news for Monday, February 18th, 2013. As the third Monday in February, today is officially...
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Three teams who put player safety first
Amidst stories of teams telling their injured players to dust it off and get back out there, it is refreshing to see instances in which a team genuinely puts player safety...
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Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: NFC South News for Friday, February 15th, 2013
Happy Friday to everyone, and welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South news for Friday, February 15th, 2013! I hope you can make it through one...
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Grits, Gravy and Gumbo: NFC South News for Thursday, February 14th, 2013
Good morning, friends, and welcome to WCSN Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your daily serving of NFC South news for Thursday, February 14th, 2013. Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you out...
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Should the Green Bay Packers sign Steven Jackson?
Green Bay’s offensive hallmark in the last five years has been their passing game, which makes perfect sense when you consider that they have an all-time great quarterback in Aaron Rodgers....
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The read-option is here to stay
Young quarterbacks like Russell Wilson, Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton, and Colin Kaepernick have taken the NFL by storm in the last two years, each posting above-average passer ratings in their...
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Brandon Marshall: When football is about more than just football
I love football. It was not always my favorite sport, as most of my youth was spent idolizing Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, and also cheering on my father’s high...
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Brian Urlacher trolls the fans and media
Compare this quote: Two of the people I don’t care about: fans or media. They can say what they want to about our head coach, about our players. . . ....
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Will the Super Bowl reflect how the NFC has dominated the AFC in 2012?
When the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens meet in the Super Bowl, nobody knows who will win. Both teams feature talented, versatile rosters led by quarterbacks playing well in the...
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Clutch Quarterbacks in the playoffs: real or fake?
Football is all about the quarterbacks, and nowhere is that storyline more hyped up than in the playoffs. Win, and the credit goes to the quarterback. Lose, and he gets eviscerated...
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What does ProFootballFocus have to say about the Water Cooler Bowl?
WCSN All-Madden Bowl Recently, we fueled the flames of divisional rivalry by conducting our first annual Water Cooler Bowl, in which WCSN voters selected all-division rosters from the NFC North and NFC...
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How much would the Chicago Bears miss Brian Urlacher?
In an offseason full of coaching upheaval, little has changed for the personnel of the Chicago Bears. The offense will still be built around Jay Cutler, Matt Forte, and Brandon Marshall,...
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The consistency and production of NFC North quarterbacks
This is the second part of a two-part series. In part one, we looked at consistency trends of quarterbacks throughout the NFL. Here we are going to examine in greater detail the...
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The Consistency of NFL Quarterbacks
Introduction Football announcers are fond of saying that an outstanding quarterback is “consistently excellent” — or conversely bashing an underachieving quarterback by saying he “needs to improve his consistency.” Based on...
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Final rosters for the 2013 Pro Bowl
The 2013 Pro Bowl rosters were announced back in December of 2012, but 31 players from that list will not be participating due to injuries or their team playing in the...
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Revisiting my preseason predictions
A long, long time ago, I can still remember . . . Way back in August, I foolishly put my predictions for how the NFC North would play out in the...
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Get to know your new Chicago Bears coaching staff
After firing head coach Lovie Smith at the end of the 2012 season, general Manager Phil Emery told the assistant coaches to sit tight until a new head coach was hired,...
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Phil Emery is making moves to win now
When an NFL team brings in a new general manager and fires their coach a year later, often they are resigning themselves to at least one down year as they try...
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Chicago Bears get their man, and it’s Marc Trestman
Surprise! In my WCSN article exploring Chicago’s coaching search last week, I outlined the projected top five candidates for the Bears’ job. To quote myself: “it is certainly possible that one...
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Twelve Days of New Year: 2012 Chicago Bears season by the numbers
It’s the eleventh day of the New Year, which means there is still time for us to sing about the Twelve Days of New Year, brought to us by your very...
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What’s going on with Phil Emery’s coaching search?
Calling all candidates Want to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears? Fax in your resume to general manager Phil Emery and you probably have a pretty good shot...
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What went wrong with Chicago’s offense in 2012: Why Gabes was right and I was wrong
This article is the result of a bet with Gabes22 regarding whether Chicago’s offensive output would improve from 2011 to 2012. I argued it would, and I was clearly wrong. Now I am going...
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Fourth-Quarter Report Card: Chicago Bears falter, miss playoffs
Parent/teacher conference Sitting at 8-4 after twelve games, the Chicago Bears controlled their own playoff destiny and knew they needed to win three of their final four games to guarantee a...
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Chicago Bears (10-6) beat Detroit Lions, 26-24, yet lose out on playoffs
The Chicago Bears went to Detroit knowing that they needed a win and a Minnesota Vikings loss to get into the playoffs. They took care of business on their end, scraping...
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Game Preview: Chicago Bears fight Detroit Lions for playoff lives at Ford Field
It all comes down to this. After squandering an excellent 7-1 start to the season by losing five of six games, the Chicago Bears (9-6) need to win against the Detroit...
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Chicago Bears dominate Arizona Cardinals in desert, 28-13, to keep playoff hopes alive
The Chicago Bears regained some of their early season magic, relying on their defense to both prevent and score points. The result, similar to many of their early season games, was...
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Chicago Bears blow out woeful Arizona Cardinals, 28-13
Recap The Chicago Bears kept their playoff hopes alive in style, improving to 9-6 on the season as they blew out the Arizona Cardinals (5-10) behind their eighth and ninth defensive...
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Quick Hits: Chicago Bears jump out to early 21-6 lead over Arizona Cardinals
Recap The Chicago Bears came out knowing they needed to win to avoid playoff elimination, and their situation was reflected in the urgency of their play. They scored a defensive touchdown...
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Chicago Bears (8-6) Head to Arizona Looking to Keep Fading Playoff Hopes Alive
The playoffs start now for the Bears. Even if they win their last two games, they might not get in, but losing either of them ensures their season is over. Six...
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Chicago Bears (8-6) waste chances, lose to Green Bay Packers (10-4), 21-13
The game could not have started much better for the Chicago Bears. Playing against their nemesis Green Bay Packers, who have had their number of late, they started out running the...
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Officials hand Green Bay Packers NFC North title against Chicago Bears, 21-13
Recap The referees stole this game from Chicago — plain and simple. Pass interference on Chris Conte gave Green Bay a TD — bull. Offensive pass interference on wide receiver Alshon...
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Quick Hits: Halftime, Green Bay Packers 14, Chicago Bears 7
Recap The Chicago Bears and Green Bay have been locked in a defensive struggle, combining for only 21 points (seven on a short field off a turnover). Both offenses have shown...
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Sinking Chicago Bears host surging Green Bay Packers
Uh-oh. The Chicago Bears, once sitting pretty at 7-1 and dreaming of Lombardi trophies, have lost four of five to fall to 8-5, and are now in a dogfight with several...
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Minnesota Vikings (7-6) ride hot start to 21-14 victory over Chicago Bears (8-5)
The Chicago Bears never fully rebounded from a terrible first quarter in Minnesota, dominating the last three quarters in every aspect but the score, which is ultimately the only thing that...
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Quick Hits: Minnesota Vikings push Chicago Bears to the ropes, 21-14
Recap The Minnesota Vikings offense scored a touchdown on their first drive of the game — and then did nothing for the better part of four quarters. It didn’t matter, however,...
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Quick Hits: Halftime, Minnesota Vikings 14, Chicago Bears 7
Recap Minnesota dominated the first quarter, riding two early Adrian Peterson touchdowns to a 14-0 lead. Chicago fought back in the second quarter, making it a one-possession game on a touchdown...
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Chicago Bears face unexpected must-win game against Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field
After losing three of their past four games in a rocky third quarter of the season, the Chicago Bears find themselves at 8-4 and fighting for a playoff spot instead of a...
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Third Quarter Report Card: Chicago Bears Stumble to 8-4
After a hot first half of the season that saw Chicago sitting at 7-1 and dreaming big, things took a definite turn for the worse for the Bears when their schedule...
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Chicago Bears (8-4) squander solid offensive effort against Seattle Seahawks with late defensive letdown (7-5)
We all know the familiar Bears storyline: the defense has a dominant day but is undone by offensive ineptitude, resulting in a narrow defeat that leaves everyone wondering what might have...
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Quick Hits: Seattle Seahawks top Chicago Bears 23-17 in overtime
Recap The Chicago Bears (8-4) led for most of the second half, but their defense was unable to finish the game, giving up a 97-yard touchdown drive that put the Seattle Seahawks...
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Halftime Quick Hits: Seahawks 10, Bears 7
Recap The Chicago Bears struck first, scoring on an early 12-yard strike from quarterback Jay Cutler to wide receiver Earl Bennett off a Seattle turnover. The Bears then marched into the...
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Chicago Bears (8-3) host Seattle Seahawks (6-5) in battle of NFC playoff hopefuls
The Chicago Bears continue to sled through the tough portion of their schedule, playing their fourth consecutive opponent with a winning record. This is a key game for the Bears, as...
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Chicago Bears (8-3) reclaim top spot in NFC North after 28-10 beatdown of Minnesota Vikings (6-5)
Needing a win in the worst possible way after back-to-back losses, the Chicago Bears jumped out to an early lead over division foe Minnesota Vikings, leading 10-3 after the first quarter...
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Quick Hits: Chicago Bears dominate Minnesota Vikings 28-10 to Improve to 8-3
Recap The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings in the first half, jumping out to a big 25-3 lead behind a balanced effort from their offense and defense. They then held...
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Quick Hits: Halftime, Chicago Bears 25, Minnesota Vikings 3
Recap Coming off an ugly 32-7 beatdown against San Francisco, the Chicago Bears could not have started this game much worse, as running back Matt Forte fumbled on their first drive...
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Game Preview: Chicago Bears (7-3) look to stop bleeding against Minnesota Vikings (6-4)
Anybody want to hop on the Chicago bandwagon? Space was at a premium a mere two weeks ago, when Chicago was riding a six-game win streak and sitting pretty at 7-1....
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San Francisco 49ers (7-2-1) Embarrass Chicago Bears (7-3) 32-7 on Monday Night Football
Haunting question What will happen when defense fails to show up for a game? This has been the question echoing from Chicago Bears naysayers all year. In Week 11, they finally...
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San Francisco 49ers clobber hapless Chicago Bears 32-7
Recap This one was ugly from the first for the Chicago Bears; they were down 10-0 before they could blink. A bad start turned into a terrible night, as nobody on...
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Quick Hits: Halftime, San Francisco 49ers 20, Chicago Bears 0
Recap It’s been ugly across the board for the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park on Monday Night Football. Struggling on offense (27 yards on 22 plays) is nothing new for Chicago, but...
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Chicago Bears (7-2) take on San Franciso 49ers (6-2-1) in Battle with Playoff Ramifications
After a dispiriting 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans, the Bears head west the San Francisco to take on the 49ers. A win gives Chicago essentially a 1.5 game lead over...
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Houston Texans (8-1) knock out Cutler, Chicago Bears (7-2) 13-6 in sloppy conditions
What a mess A matchup between two 7-1 teams that was billed as a battle of the defenses did not disappoint, although that may have had more to do with the...
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Quick Hits: Houston Texans (8-1) less sloppy than Chicago Bears (7-2) in ugly 13-6 victory
Recap The Chicago Bears offense wasted a splendid defensive effort on the slippery turf of Soldier Field against the Houston Texans, mustering only six points. Backup quarterback Jason Campbell was decent...
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Quick Hits: Houston Texans 10, Chicago Bears 3 (Halftime)
Recap The Chicago Bears’ offense has struggled mightily on a wet night in Soldier Field, mustering only 99 total yards while turning the ball over four times. Thankfully, their defense has...
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Chicago Bears (7-1) host Houston Texans (7-1)
After an all-around dominant performance against the Tennessee Titans, the Chicago Bears take a step up in weight class as they prepare to host the best team in the AFC. The...
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Mid-Season Report Card: Chicago Bears (7-1)
Halfway through the 2012 season, it’s time to take stock of how each position group on the Chicago Bears are doing. Overall, the team has been playing very well, as it’s...
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Chicago Bears (7-1) rout Tennessee Titans (3-6) 51-20 with all-around dominant effort
The Chicago Bears finished out the first half of their 2012 regular season in style, winning their sixth game in a row in decisive fashion to improve to 7-1 and maintain their...
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Quick Hits: Chicago (7-1) rolls over Tennessee (3-6), 51-20
Recap The Chicago Bears (7-1) rolled from the start, scoring a franchise-record 28 points in the first quarter en route to an easy victory over the Tennessee Titans (3-6). The defense...
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Quick Hits: Halftime, Chicago Bears 31, Tennessee Titans 5
Recap Chicago is playing a textbook Bears football game against the Tennessee Titans, dominating with defense and special teams and doing just enough on offense. They scored a special teams touchdown...
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Chicago Bears (6-1) at Tennessee Titans (3-5)
Fresh off a stunning 4th-quarter comeback that saved a win against the Carolina Panthers, Chicago heads to Tennessee to take on the talented but inconsistent Titans. This is the last “easy”...
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Chicago Bears (6-1) rally late to defeat Carolina Panthers (1-6), 23-22
The Chicago Bears (6-1) pulled off a Detroit special, sleepwalking through the first three quarters before roaring to life and stealing a victory from the Carolina Panthers (1-6) in the final...
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Chicago Bears (6-1) slip past Carolina Panthers (1-6), 23-22
Recap It wasn’t pretty, but the Chicago Bears mounted a 4th-quarter comeback to go from 19-7 to win 23-22 on a last-second Robbie Gould FG. The offense overcame an extremely sluggish...
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Quick Hits: Halftime, Carolina Panthers 13, Chicago Bears 7
Recap The Chicago Bears struck first, scoring an early touchdown to go up 7-0. The Carolina Panthers then took advantage of two Chicago turnovers take the lead at 13-7. Carolina has...
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Chicago Bears (5-1) vs. Carolina Panthers (1-5) — Week 8
Fresh off their 13-7 win over the Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears have six days to prepare for a visit from the talented but struggling Carolina Panthers. Being the better team...
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Chicago Bears (5-1) smother, tame Detroit Lions (2-4), 13-7
Ugly win The Chicago defense made sure their struggling offense didn’t need to do much on Monday Night Football, shutting the Detroit Lions out for most of the game, before the...
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Quick Hits: Chicago Bears (5-1) outlast Detroit Lions (2-4), 13-7
Recap The Bears’ defense was dominant yet again, forcing 4 turnovers, notching 3 sacks, and holding Detroit to a meaningless TD with 30 seconds left. The offense had a mediocre night,...
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Quick Hits: Halftime, Chicago Bears 10, Detroit Lions 0
Recap The Chicago Bears (4-2) have dominated this game from the start, scoring a touchdown on their first drive while limiting the Detroit Lions to five 1st downs. This game could...
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Game Preview: Chicago Bears (4-1) vs. Detroit Lions (2-3) — Week 7
Fresh off their bye week, the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears (4-1) look to continue their three-game win streak against division foe Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. After struggling amidst a...
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Pressing Problem: Why can’t Jay Cutler beat the Green Bay Packers?
Since the Chicago Bears are on their bye this week, I thought I would take the opportunity to examine one issue that remains a pressing problem for the Bears. While it...
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Game Wrapup: Chicago Bears (4-1) concoct familiar recipe in 41-3 Blowout over Jaguars (1-4)
The Chicago Bears (4-1) overcame oppressive heat and a sloppy first half to score 38 second-half points in a 41-3 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4). The offense came to life with...
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Quick Hits: Chicago Bears (4-1) maul Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4), 41-3
Recap After a slow start that saw them tied 3-3 with the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4) at the half, the Chicago Bears (4-1) exploded for 38 points in the second half. The...
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Quick Hits: Halftime, Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Chicago Bears 3
Recap The Chicago Bears (3-1) offense clicked early on a 77-yard scoring drive but has done little outside of that. The defense has also struggled against the pass, enabling the Jacksonville...
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Chicago Bears Game Preview: Bears (3-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3)
After beating the Dallas Cowboys in decisive fashion on Monday Night Football, the Chicago Bears (3-1) take to the road for the second week in a row as they head to Jacksonville....
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First Quarter Report Card: Chicago Bears (3-1)
Now that four games are in the books, let’s take a look at how each position group is doing for the Chicago Bears through one quarter of the marathon that is...
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Bears Game Recap: 5 Turnovers Lead to an Easy Win for Chicago
Chicago beat Dallas 34-18 on Monday night to improve to 3-1 in a game that was not as lopsided as the score indicates. The Bears’ defense struggled against the short passing...
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Quick Hits: Chicago Bears Bears (3-1) pummel hapless Dallas Cowboys (2-2), 34-18
Recap The Chicago Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night to improve to 3-1 in a game that was not as lopsided as the score indicates. The Bears defense struggled...
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Quick hits: First half, Chicago Bears 10, Dallas Cowboys 7
Recap In what’s turned out to be a defensive battle so far, the Chicago Bears (2-1) scored a field goal off of a 13-play, 69-yard drive, then cornerback Charles Tillman intercepted...
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Game Preview: Chicago Bears (2-1) at Dallas Cowboys (2-1)
The Chicago Bears (2-1) head down to Dallas to take on the Cowboys (2-1) on Monday Night Football, where they sincerely hope their offense will play better than the last time...
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Game Wrap-Up: Defense spearheads Chicago Bears victory over St. Louis Rams, 23-6 — Week 3
The Chicago Bears (2-1) scored a field goal on their first drive of the game and never trailed after that to beat the St. Louis Rams (1-2) easily by a score...
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Quick Hits: Chicago Bears 23, St. Louis Rams 6 — Week 3
Recap The Chicago Bears rode a dominant defense to improve to 2-1. They never trailed in this game, scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter to pull away for a victory...
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Bears Game Preview: Chicago Bears (1-1) vs. St. Louis Rams (1-1)
After having 10 days to ruminate on their abysmal performance against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2, the Chicago Bears return home to Soldier Field on Sunday to take on...
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Game Wrap-up: Chicago Bears offense squanders solid defensive showing against Green Bay Packers — Week 2
The Chicago Bears (1-1) lost 23-10 to the Green Bay Packers (1-1) in a contest that didn’t feel as close as the final score indicated. The Bears squandered a good defensive...
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Quick Hits: Green Bay Packers 23, Chicago Bears 10
Recap Chicago’s allegedly new-look offense looked strangely familiar — just like it has against Green Bay the last two years. The Bears were unable to get nothing going in the passing...
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Game Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
Fresh off of a 41-21 beatdown of the Indianapolis Colts in their home opener on Sunday, the Chicago Bears now head to Green Bay to take on their division rival. The...
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Game Wrap-up: Chicago Bears 41, Indianapolis Colts 21 — Week 1
Recap Things could not have started worse for the Chicago Bears, as their first two drives netted -8 yards and an interception returned for a touchdown. They completely turned things around...
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Game Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts — Week 1
The regular season is finally here! Fans of all teams can rejoice together than the far-too-long offseason is finally over. In Week 1, the Chicago Bears take on the Indianapolis Colts...
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Breaking down Chicago’s 53-man roster
After the bloodletting that was cut-down Friday, the Chicago Bears now only have 53 men remaining on their roster. That means nearly half the players who entered camp are no longer...
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Game Preview: Preseason Week 4 — Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns
Games in Week 4 of the NFL preseason are typically meaningless affairs. Stars routinely sit, starters barely play, and fans just want the regular season to come already. But for those no-name players battling for...
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Game Wrap-up: Chicago Bears 20, New York Giants 17 — Preseason Week 3
Recap The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 20-17 after trailing 17-7 at halftime. Put another way, Chicago’s backups beat New York’s backups 13-0. Like all preseason games, the final score was...
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Game Preview: Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants — Preseason Week 3
Fresh off of their 33-31 victory over the Washington Redskins, the Chicago Bears now head to New Jersey to take on the defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants (Friday at...
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Bold Predictions: Jon’s 2012 NFC North prognostications
A few weeks ago, I got the whole predictions ball rolling here at WCSN with team-by-team predictions for the NFC North in 2012. Those predictions, however, may have been a little...
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Game Wrap-up: Preseason Week 2 — Bears 33, Redskins 31
Recap The Chicago Bears rebounded nicely from their 31-3 trouncing by the Denver Broncos last week to win their second preseason game. Chicago’s first and second string played for the first three...
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Preseason Week 2: Bears vs. Redskins — keys to the game
The Chicago Bears host the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 18. Chicago is coming off of a disappointing end to a promising season in...
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Black and Blue at Night: How important is Brian Urlacher to Chicago’s defense?
With news leaking out on Tuesday that arthroscopic surgery was performed on the ailing knee of Chicago Bears interior linebacker Brian Urlacher, it begins to look increasingly possible that this injury may...
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How will rookie wide receivers impact the NFC North in 2012?
Before I begin, I’d like to give a special tip of the cap to WCSN regular Gabes22 for helping me come up with the idea for this article. Rookie wide receivers in...
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Top five questions for the Bears heading into training camp
As the Chicago Bears roll into training camp on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, there are a number of pressing questions on the minds of everyone –pundits...
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What the Matt Forte deal means for Chicago
With news breaking that the Chicago Bears and Matt Forte have agreed to a long-term contract just hours before the deadline today, it is time to analyze what this means for...
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Matt Forte decision looming
The clock is ticking. The pressure’s on. It’s down to the wire, and the game is on the line. It’s crunch time. It’s a do-or-die situation. Whatever cheesy sports cliché you...
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Jon’s 2012 NFC North bold predictions
Editor’s Note: This is the first of what we hope will be a series of bold predictions articles. If you have your own bold predictions you would like to share, consider...
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The headache that is Percy Harvin
Percy Harvin isn’t happy The Minnesota Vikings simply cannot catch a break. Already lacking in offensive playmakers, they lost superstar running back Adrian Peterson to an ACL tear near the end...
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What really happened to Green Bay’s defense in 2011?
Before we delve into this topic, I’d like to give a special tip of the cap to Mr. Horse for giving me the idea for this discussion. I’d also like to thank Maized and...
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Black and Blue at Night: What happened to Detroit’s defense in 2011?
Before we delve into this topic, I’d like to give a special tip of the cap to LKP No Limits for giving me the idea for this discussion. I’d also like to thank...
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How important is home-field advantage?
Before we delve into this topic, I’d like to give a special tip of the cap to Mattyboybears for giving me the idea for this discussion. Introduction It is not uncommon to hear...
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Evaluating rookie 1st-round quarterbacks, Part 3 of 3
This is the final installment in our three-part series on WCSN exploring the evolution of rookie 1st-round quarterbacks in the NFL. Be sure to read Part 1 and Part 2 if you...
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Evaluating rookie 1st-round quarterbacks, Part 2 of 3
This is the second installment in a three-part series on WCSN in which we explore the evolution of rookie 1st-round quarterbacks in the NFL. Predicting Success Based on Rookie Season If...
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Evaluating rookie 1st-round quarterbacks, Part 1 of 3
This is the first installment of a three-part series here on WCSN in which we will examine the evolution of rookie 1st-round quarterbacks in the NFL. Over the last 20 years,...
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The long-term effect of Dom Capers on a defense
Dom Capers, the defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers since 2009, is known around the NFL for spearheading a ferocious 3-4 defense that leads to plenty of turnovers. He...
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79th Pick, FS Brandon Hardin, to Chicago Bears
Continuing their seemingly never-ending quest to upgrade the safety position, the Chicago Bears selected Brandon Hardin out of Oregon State in the 3rd round (79th pick) of the 2012 draft....
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The Impact of Brandon Marshall on Chicago’s Passing Game
The Chicago Bears have made headlines this offseason by aggressively moving to, in the words of new GM Phil Emery, “close the talent gap” between themselves and the Green Bay...
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