In Playoffs, Bears Will Have To Raise Level
The Bears were the first team to clinch their division this season, which was already more than most people expected from them.
The Bears were the first team to clinch their division this season, which was already more than most people expected from them.
Now that the Bears have clinched the NFC North, and a spot it the playoffs, there will inevitably be people wanting them to pull back and rest some players. But the Bears still have more to play for.
Devin Hester has taken Chicago by storm. And over the course of his five NFL seasons, he has established himself as the greatest returner to ever play the game. But you might be surprised to find out who his biggest fan is.
A lot was made of all of the assets that the Bears gave up to get Jay Cutler. There was even people, who not too long ago, would rather have Kyle Orton leading the team.
The Bears can now start to officially think about their playoffs possibilities. While they still have two important games left, come playoff time, the Bears could be dangerous.
Sitting at 10-4, with two games left to be played, the Bears are in a great position to make a deep run into the playoffs. But just a few months ago, did anyone see this coming?
There's a saying in the NFL, that on any given Sunday, any team can win the game. While the Vikings and Bears might be having two different seasons, either team could win tonight.
Most of the talk about the Bears-Vikings game this week has revolved around what stadium it would be played at the conditions of the stadium.
Some things this season have just gone the Bears' way. They've been able to stay healthy, and have faced some teams that are dealing with injuries to key positions. You can add the Minnesota Vikings to that list.
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The Minnesota Vikings have had a rough season. While their hopes for the playoffs were slim before last week's game, the Vikings are know looked at in a much different way.
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One of the biggest matchups in Sunday's game will be the Bears' offense against the Patriots' defense. The longer the Bears can keep Tom Brady off the field, the better chance they have to win.
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.
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The Bears have had success this season with their cover two defensive scheme. The Bears didn't change for Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles, and they probably won't change for Tom Brady and the Patriots.
If the Bears are going to beat the Patriots on Sunday, the offense will have to put up some points. We've seen the Bears try to throw the ball all over the field and we've seen them commit to the run. Which offense will we see on Sunday?
Back in training camp it looked as if Major Wright had all the tools to become a starter on the Bears' defense this season. So for that hasn't happened, but he's been getting his chances. Could this week be the week he makes the jump?
The Bears since the bye week are a completely different team from the one that was taking the field in the beginning of the season. And according to former Bear Dan Hampton, they're starting to find the components of a good team.
Earl Bennett had a career day against the Lions. He, along with the rest of the offense, is showing signs of progress and the wins are staring to add up as a result.
A four-point victory over the Detroit Lions wasn't what many people were expecting out of the Bears after winning four-straight games. But the important thing to remember is that it was a victory.
The Bears' offense has been making tremendous strides over the past few games. Jay Cutler's improvement has been most visible and it stems from a change in the Martz scheme.
The Miami Heat might have their famous Big Three, but the Bears' defense has a Big Three of their own. And the Bears' version is actually getting results.
Carlos Boozer's potential return tonight would make the Bulls a much better team, especially on offense. But there is still no doubt that this is Derrick Rose's team.
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