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Bennett a weapon like no other for Bears
Tight end in today's NFL is about matchups, formation flexibility and route concepts that target or expose the middle of the field. You want to beat Cover-2, work over a safety in man-coverage or challenge the secondary on the seam route? Then find a...
Tags: Kellen Davis, New York Giants, Martellus Bennett, New England Patriots, National Football League
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Bears' Webb grows up in opener
The wide receivers took the bows and the cornerbacks got the high-fives, but the Bears won their opener Sunday because they beat the Colts in the trenches. The play of the Bears offensive line was particularly eye-opening. And no one played better on...
Tags: Tim Jennings, Alshon Jeffery, Mike Tice, Robert Mathis, Gabe Carimi
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As bodies fall, Bears stand up
A response was demanded. A big response. The Bears needed to answer a bad, weak effort in San Francisco with a solid, physical game against visiting Minnesota. And they provided it in a tough and vicious game that required it. After the usual...
Tags: Kellen Davis, Adam Podlesh, Julius Peppers, Adrian Peterson, National Football League
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Utilizing tight end should expand Bears' opportunities
BOURBONNAIS — Create matchups. Work the ball inside of numbers. Target the inside vertical seams. Those are some of the opportunities you have in the passing game when the tight end plays a role in the game plan. This Bears offense has a new...
Tags: Kellen Davis, Alshon Jeffery, Mike Tice, New England Patriots, Mike Martz
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10 things to focus on during training camp
BOURBONNAIS — Watching the Bears open camp Thursday, I have some questions about player development, scheme and competition on Lovie Smith's roster. Here are 10 things to focus on through the exhibition schedule. • There is no question Devin...
Tags: Tim Jennings, Kellen Davis, Alshon Jeffery, Mike Tice, Matt Forte
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First training camps an unbelievable experience
Don't let an NFL rookie tell you he isn't nervous about reporting to his first pro training camp. Don't even entertain the idea. In fact, laugh it off. He's lying to you. This stuff is no joke. Make it through minicamp and OTAs? Big deal. That's a walk-...
Tags: Alshon Jeffery, Indianapolis Colts, Shea McClellin, National Football League, Brandon Hardin
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Bears will present different look with Marshall
In the Bears' victory over the Vikings, Jay Cutler and the offense leaned on the Spot route (Corner-Flat-Curl combination) to target Brandon Marshall in third-and-2 to -6 situations. Look for the Bears to add some window dressing Sunday in their...
Tags: Kellen Davis, Earl Bennett, National Football League, Richard Sherman, Minnesota Vikings
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Emery's master plan should start to unfold soon
Phil Emery has spent so much of his NFL career in the shadows you can't help but wonder just what to expect from him now that his time in the spotlight draws near. The Bears general manager, sold as a relentless man, finally will begin to unveil his...
Tags: Nick Roach, Chris Cooley, Buffalo Bills, NFL Pro Bowl, Kelechi Osemele
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Rodriguez can make his mark
With a recent lack of production from their veteran tight ends, the Bears and quarterback Jason Campbell can look to rookie Evan Rodriguez to create an explosive play Monday night against the 49ers. As shown here, the Bears have their Ace personnel (two...
Tags: Kellen Davis, Matt Forte, Donte Whitner, National Football League, Football
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Davis has 1 chance, makes it count
The extra work Kellen Davis put in last week paid off. Davis was targeted for one pass Sunday during the Bears' 23-22 victory over the Panthers. The tight end made that one opportunity count as he scored on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler over...
Tags: Kellen Davis, Earl Bennett, Chris Conte, Eric Weems, Brandon LaFell
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Bears tight ends have some catching up to do
Maybe the bond between Jay Cutler and Greg Olsen isn't as strong as when the two frequented Chicago hotspots a few years back, but the Bears quarterback obviously still has a great appreciation for his former tight end. "He'd be great in this offense,''...
Tags: Mike Tice, Greg Olsen, NFL Pro Bowl, Desmond Clark, National Football League
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Fullback Rodriguez back for Bears
If Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice truly wants to stick with the running game against the Lions Monday night, he has the full personnel to do so. Fullback Evan Rodriguez, who missed the last two games with a sprained MCL in his left knee, is active...
Tags: Alshon Jeffery, Mike Tice, Matt Forte, Brody Eldridge, Nate Collins
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