Chicago Bears Blog Posts
Can Mike Tice bring some familiar magic to the Bears offense?

The Chicago Bears and former offensive coordinator Mike Martz departed ways at the end of the 2011 regular season and in 2012 Mike Tice will take over the reins. Can he recapture the offensive magic from his Minnesota days? Say what you will about...
by The Penalty Flag on May 11, 2012
Is Matt Forte the greatest Bears running back of all-time?

Whether it was before or after you read the title if you’ve honestly believe that Matt Forte is the greatest running back in the history of the Chicago Bears then you fall in to one of two categories; foolish or naïve. Without a doubt, Forte is...
by The Penalty Flag on May 5, 2012
2012 NFL Draft: Will the Bears go guts or glory at 19?

The Chicago Bears have the 19th pick in the 2012 NFL draft and with selection day less than a week away what position they will fill is still up in the air. When you look at the Bears needs going into the draft they should definitely go guts and ta...
by The Penalty Flag on Apr 22, 2012
Chicago Bears: Who is next in the Hall of Fame?

With a league leading 27 legendary Monsters of the Midway permanently hibernating in Canton, the NFL Hall of Fame could conceivably be nick-named the Bear Cave. Iconic names like Halas, Nagurski, Butkus, Singletary, Payton, and Ditka stir echoes thro...
by The Sports Blitz on Apr 14, 2012
Chicago Bears: Who is next in the Hall of Fame?

With a league leading 27 legendary Monsters of the Midway permanently hibernating in Canton, the NFL Hall of Fame could conceivably be nick-named the Bear Cave. Iconic names like Halas, Nagurski, Butkus, Singletary, Payton, and Ditka stir echoes thro...
by The Sports Blitz on Apr 14, 2012
Matt Forte: Bush who? Pay me!

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte is obviously tickedthat the Bears have once again decided to pay another running back before theypay him for the contributions he has made to the team. The team signedrunning back Michael Bush who was a backup fo...
by The Sport Mentalist on Apr 3, 2012
NFC North offseason power rankings: Bears on the rise?

When considering an NFC North Power Ranking you’re comparing possibly the toughest division in the NFL. Although no longer the champs, the Green Bay Packers are still NFC heavyweights and as long as Aaron Rodgers is slinging the ball this team wi...
by The Penalty Flag on Mar 29, 2012
NFC North offseason power rankings: Bears on the rise?

When considering an NFC North Power Ranking you’re comparing possibly the toughest division in the NFL. Although no longer the champs, the Green Bay Packers are still NFC heavyweights and as long as Aaron Rodgers is slinging the ball this team wi...
by The Sports Blitz on Mar 29, 2012
Bush whacked: Forte not happy with Bears latest signing

If the 2012 regular season is a high stakes poker game the Chicago Bears are definitely stacking the deck in hopes of winning it all. On Thursday the Bears continued their commitment to going all-in by signing free agent running back Michael Bush t...
by The Penalty Flag on Mar 23, 2012
NFL rewind: Chicago Bears Super Bowl shuffle

Do you remember 1985? President Ronald Reagan was sworn in for his second term, the Food and Drug Administration approved a blood test for AIDS. As a part of the 99th anniversary of Coca Cola, New Coke is released and subsequently flops giving wa...
by The Penalty Flag on Mar 16, 2012
Bears free agent additions could spell doom for Lovie Smith

The Chicago Bears have come out with a roar during the early stages of 2012 NFL Free Agency. After the end of the 2011 regular season the Bears had several questions to answer; so far, so good in the Windy City, but could it spell doom for Lovie...
by The Penalty Flag on Mar 16, 2012
Richard Dent’s a Hall of Famer, what monster of the midway is next?

With a league leading 27 legendary Monsters of the Midway permanently hibernating in Canton, the NFL Hall of Fame could conceivably be nick-named the Bear Cave. Iconic names like Halas, Nagurski, Butkus, Singletary, Payton, and Ditka stir echoes thro...
by The Sports Blitz on Mar 16, 2012
Jay Cutler: Player profile

Life is like a roller coaster, experiencing the ups and downs until eventually you get off the ride, but for quarterback Jay Cutler of the Chicago Bears his roller coaster has loops and corkscrews. During the NFC Championship Game of 2010, Cutler suf...
by The Penalty Flag on Mar 15, 2012
4 NFL teams that should pursue Peyton Hillis

When you talk about tough physical running backs you have to mention Peyton Hillis and that fact alone makes him an attractive free agent prospect for several NFL teams. At 6-2, 250 lbs, Hillis is built a lot like former Tampa Bay Buccaneer standou...
by The Penalty Flag on Mar 5, 2012
Should the Bears bring Rex Grossman back to Chicago?

One of the many questions the Chicago Bears must answer this offseason is who will backup starting quarterback Jay Cutler in 2012. The past two years, Cutler’s seasons have ended prematurely as he watched from the sideline with an injury. Both...
by The Penalty Flag on Mar 4, 2012
Past NFL Greats: Jim McMahon

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon was considered a lot of things; cocky, flamboyant, and fragile, just to name a few. Despite whatever colorful adjective commentators and analysts used to describe McMahon there is one that is often not a...
by The Penalty Flag on Feb 25, 2012
2012 Mock Draft: NFC North edition

The Divisional Mock breakdown continues with the NFC North and AFC South this week as I get closer to revealing my first 32 team first round mock in just a couple weeks. It was a rough first season for Leslie Frazier as the Head Coach of the Minnes...
by The Penalty Flag on Feb 24, 2012
3 free agents the Chicago Bears should pursue

The Chicago Bears finished the 2011 season at a mediocre 8-8. Chicago’s record was the result of key injuries to quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte. The Bears were 7-3 before Cutler’s injury and ended the season with a 1-5 rec...
by The Penalty Flag on Feb 18, 2012
Should the Chicago Bears bring in Randy Moss, Terrell Owens?

The Chicago Bears need wide receivers. Randy Moss and Terrell Owens are future Hall of Fame receivers who still have game in them and are seeking employment. The Bears need Moss and Owens. Sound rational? Sure. Is it true? You better beli...
by The Penalty Flag on Feb 14, 2012
Randy Moss: 5 teams that could take a chance

Randy Moss was once touted as one of the greatest of all-time, but his attitude and work-ethic left much to be desired. Now at 35 years old he has announced he is planning a comeback. “I just wanna go to a team and play some football,” Mo...
by The Penalty Flag on Feb 13, 2012
