Bears’ victory could trigger bad decisions
In a simpler time — when we were wide-eyed and fresh-faced — all that mattered was seeing our team win. Kids don't engage in conversations about "buyers or sellers." They...
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Barnett’s split from NU still rings false
Pat Fitzgerald would have preferred to spend the week answering questions about his Northwestern Wildcats opening Big Ten play against Ohio State on Saturday night in Evanston. He did, for...
Barnett’s split from NU still rings false
Pat Fitzgerald would have preferred to spend the week answering questions about his Northwestern Wildcats opening Big Ten play against Ohio State on Saturday night in Evanston. He did, for...
Bears-Lions rivalry intensifies
If you ask the old-timers, they will regale you with stories about numerous nasty confrontations between the Bears and Lions. Legend has it that the Dick Butkus-era Bears regarded the...
Don’t underestimate Steelers; don’t overestimate Bears
I'm giving the Bears the benefit of the doubt and trust they realize the Steelers remain an NFL franchise. It's my civic duty to remind Bears fans of it. All...
Urlacher’s sour grapes unbecoming
Bitterness is as much a part of the Bears' storied tradition as the T-formation and a bone-crushing defense. Pick an era and it's not hard to find former Bears who've...
Eventful preseason gives way to real show
It has been anything but an uneventful seven weeks keeping tabs on the Bears. Whoever said there's nothing to be learned or nothing worth debating in preseason is a knucklehead....
NFC North remains Packers’ division
Because I was the only one of the Tribune's nine-man panel who correctly predicted the Bears would miss the playoffs last year, it's my privilege to hit leadoff with this...
NFC North remains Packers’ division
Because I was the only one of the Tribune's nine-man panel who correctly predicted the Bears would miss the playoffs last year, it's my privilege to hit leadoff with this...
Bears need to score early as well as often
Jay Cutler was right earlier this week when he suggested the volume of words devoted to the struggles of the Bears' first-team offense has been excessive. "You guys are hitting...