Chicago Bears best players and predictions for the 2018 season

The Chicago Bears have been in rebuilding mode for several seasons. They should see an improvement in 2018, but it may not show in the record. They still have a lot of holes on the roster. They should see improvement in a few players, but also may have seen the best of others. Here are the best...

Chicago Bears 2018 team preview

The Chicago Bears have finished in last place in the NFC North for four straight seasons and haven’t made the playoffs since winning the division in 2010. They hope that a coaching change and several new faces can improve their success. Here is a breakdown of the Bears for the 2018 season. Head...

Free agent preview: 2018 receivers and tight ends

No team needs to add a weapon more than the Chicago Bears this offseason. They believe they got their long-term answer at quarterback in last year’s draft and they already have the running back in place and a few pieces on the offensive line. Now, they need to get more weapons in the passing game to...

Most devastating NFL injuries of the 2017 season

Injuries happen every year in the NFL. However, this year, there seems to be more high impact and devastating injuries than in normal years. Sunday, the season came to end, and potentially the beginning of next year, for MVP candidate Carson Wentz. His ACL tore when he was hit in the legs while...

Most memorable moments in the rivalry between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings

The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings meet on Monday in Week 5 for the 112th time in the regular season and 113th overall. The Vikings lead the all-time regular-season series with a 58-51-2 record. Last season, the two teams split their two meetings. The Bears won at home on Monday night in Week...

Three predictions for the Chicago Bears in 2017

The Chicago Bears are a week away from their regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Last season went off the rails for the Bears with a devestating amount of injuries. They finished with a 3-13 record and had the third overall pick in the draft. Here are three predictions for the Bears...

Ranking the NFC North safeties in 2017

The NFC North has very good safeties. Seven of the eight starters on the four teams in the division ranked among the top 30 in the league, according to Pro Football Focus’ grading system. The eight starters have a diverse skill set. Some are better ballhawks in coverage while others are hitters that...

Ranking the NFC North cornerbacks in 2017

Cornerback has become one of the most important positions on the defense. The best defenses have at least one very good cornerback. Those cornerbacks will either be physical, shutdown that take receivers completely out of their routes and others are rely on their athleticism and speed to make plays...

Ranking the NFC North linebackers in 2017

The linebacker position has evolved and changed more than any other over the last few seasons. They used to be big, downhill thumpers that stuffed the run as well as big, athletic guys that can cover running backs. Now, they are almost exclusively the latter. With growing use of the spread offense...

Ranking the NFC North edge defenders in 2017

Edge defenders have become on the two or three most important positions on the football field. They are generally pass rushers listed as defensive ends in a 4-3 base scheme or an outside linebacker in a 3-4 base scheme. Teams have to be able to stop the pass on defense and having a very good pass...

Ranking the NFC North interior defensive linemen in 2017

The defensive tackle position is one of the most underrated spots in sports. Defensive tackles control the play and can separate good or average defenses from great ones. Just like every other position, there are players that excel at different aspects of the position. At defensive tackle, they are...

Ranking the NFC North tight ends in 2017

No position in the NFL has become more specialized than the tight end spot. They are labeled as receivers, blockers or balanced. Receivers make plays with the ball in their hands, but do not block very well. Blockers make room for others to make plays, but don’t have the skills to get open as a...

Ranking the NFC North wide receivers in 2017

The wide receiver position has gained importance as throwing the football has become more popular. Wide receivers are becoming more specialized to certain spots on the field within each offensive formation and package. The team with the best collection of receivers has a blend of players that...

Ranking the NFC North running backs in 2017

Rather suddenly, running back has become one of the least valued positions on the football field. Though many of the NFL's most iconic players played running back, these days teams don’t want to spend much of their salary cap on the running backs for several reasons. First off, the rise of passing...

Ranking the NFC North quarterbacks in 2017

There is no more important position on the football field than the quarterback position. It may even be the most important position in all of sports. Those that have an elite quarterback, have a very good team. Those that don’t, are a no better than a mediocre team. The NFC North proves it. The...

The five best moves by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 offseason

The Chicago Bears finished last in the NFC North Division and third worst in the entire league for a reason. They didn’t have as much talent as other teams to begin with and then suffered injuries that doomed them to the bottom. General manager Ryan Pace has shown that he has a plan and is not...

Chicago Bears 2017 draft preview

The Chicago Bears are in the best position to “win” the draft among the NFC North teams. They draft early in each of the first five rounds as well as the seventh and have a second early pick in the fourth round. The biggest mark surrounding the team is the quarterback position. That almost always is...

Ranking the Chicago Bears' first round draft picks since 2010

The Chicago Bears have been trending in the wrong direction for several seasons. Not coincidentally, their first round draft picks have climbed into the top five and most have not lived up to the hype. While the jury is still out on the picks made by the current general manager Ryan Pace and his...

Chicago Bears five best free agent signings since 2010

The Chicago Bears have been active in recent years in free agency. The results have been mixed, but two of the better offseasons came in the last three years. Here are the five best signings by the Bears since 2010. #5 LB Willie Young Willie Young was considered a bargain buy when the Bears signed...

NFC North 2017 offensive line offseason outlook

The NFC North has a couple very good offenses and two with work to do. The common denominator between each group is the offensive line. The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions have good offensive lines, while the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings need to improve in that area. The Packers and Lions...