The mix at safety is always interesting for the Bears. The team hasn’t had any player return as a starter for more than two consecutive years at safety since Mike Brown was in town… the first time around. In my last post, I mentioned how the safety rotation took a hit with the injuries to Chris Conte and Brandon Hardin. It looks like defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli will … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Safeties
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Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Offensive Line
Much like the wide receiving corps, the Bear’s offensive line has been a enigma for years. But unlike the receiving corps, no major moves were made in the offseason to improve the unit. I was in the school of thought that the best move the Bears could make, outside of signing a Pro-Bowl caliber o-lineman, would be to stand pat and let the current players … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Offensive Line
Stock Watch: Chicago Bears Training Camp
I’ll admit it: it’s way too early to predict who will make the final roster and who will be on the outside looking in come September. It’s only the middle of week 2 in Bourbonnais. But a few players have been making headlines at Bears camp for different reasons. Let’s take a look at who’s getting camp off on the right foot and who might be on the bubble after a poor … [Read more...] about Stock Watch: Chicago Bears Training Camp
Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Wide Receivers
Position battles are always a focal point of training camp. This summer in Bourbonnais will be no different for the Chicago Bears. Over the next few weeks, I’ll dissect the ongoing battles at each position and analyze the talent on the depth chart. First up will be the wide receiving corps, which has become an incredibly deep and athletic group under new GM Phil Emery. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Wide Receivers
Fighting in the NHL playoffs on the rise
I don't know too much about the NHL and hardly pay attention to it all season, even the playoffs. This year is different though. … [Read more...] about Fighting in the NHL playoffs on the rise