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Mike Martz Resigns from Chicago Bears, GM Angelo Fired

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Mike Martz resigned from the Chicago Bears today; more like he was forced out.  Martz often himself in trouble for ultra pass-heavy schemes that left the quarterback vulnerable. Not a good idea when the Bears just acquired Jay Cutler, giving the franchise it's first real signal caller since Sid Luckman. In both years Cutler and Martz worked together there was friction and … [Read more...] about Mike Martz Resigns from Chicago Bears, GM Angelo Fired

Jay Cutler Directs F-Bomb at Mike Martz? (Video)

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Although Jay Cutler never has said it publicly, we know he must HATE his offensive coordinator Mike Martz; due to his schemes that consistently leave the quarterback a sitting duck with little pass protection. Martz offenses have commonly led the NFL in sacks allowed, and this Chicago Bears team is no different. The have an OL that screams "run max protect formations" and … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler Directs F-Bomb at Mike Martz? (Video)

Five Lessons We Learned From the Saints’ Beatdown of the Bears

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After a rousing Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears headed down to the Superdome in New Orleans to battle the Saints in another NFC South matchup. All of the confidence they brought with them south of the Mason-Dixon line didn't mean diddly squat, however, as the Saints picked apart the Bears' weakened secondary and sacked Jay Cutler six … [Read more...] about Five Lessons We Learned From the Saints’ Beatdown of the Bears

What Gabe Carimi Brings to the Chicago Bears

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On Thursday, the Chicago Bears addressed their greatest need when drafting Wisconsin's offensive lineman Gabe Carimi with their first pick of the 2011 NFL Draft. The Bears gave up a disgusting 56 sacks (tops in the league) and ended up with a bruised and battered Jay Cutler when it was all said and done last season. Let me tell you why and how Carimi can upgrade one of … [Read more...] about What Gabe Carimi Brings to the Chicago Bears

Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company

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Jared Allen should be keeping Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice awake at night. The 6'6" 270 pound end Allen already has 4 sacks and 26 tackles, and is a sizeable mismatch for Frank Omiyale to guard on Sunday when the Bears play at home. At times Omiyale has looked more "LOST" trying to figure out what end or blitzing linebacker to pick up for a block than the entire … [Read more...] about Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company

Mike Martz: Not Actually the Bears Savior

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Remember when Mike Martz had good reason to be arrogant? Remember when he was the architect of the "Greatest Show on Turf?" Really, do you? It wasn't that long ago. Now, that once highly regarded offensive NFL wunderkind is struggling to show the same prowess as the Offensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears. In fact, to even call his struggles "struggles" is being very … [Read more...] about Mike Martz: Not Actually the Bears Savior

NFC North Review: Chicago Bears Grab Early Supremacy

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With a dramatic 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Bears join the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers as the only 3-0 teams in the NFL. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who predicted those three teams to have a perfect start to the season. Nonetheless, the Bears have shown vast improvement from their 7-9 record in 2009. In fact, the team from … [Read more...] about NFC North Review: Chicago Bears Grab Early Supremacy