Matt Bowen

Bears safety Ryan Mundy key to taking away Lions post patterns inside 35

May 22, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

The Lions and quarterback Matthew Stafford can challenge the Bears Cover-3 defense in the strike zone (20-35 yard line) by running the double-post concept to target Calvin Johnson while also...

Jay Cutler passes in the second quarter against the Vikings.

Look for Jay Cutler to take some shots downfield against Bucs’ Cover-2

May 22, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

Jay Cutler and the Bears can take some shots down the field to target the top of the Buccaneers Cover-2 defense by creating vertical opportunities out of a 3-by-1 formation...

Packers tight end Andrew Quarless dives for extra yards after catching a pass against linebacker Jon Bostic.

Jon Bostic must read keys right to protect middle

May 22, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

The Vikings and offensive coordinator Norv Turner will test the eye discipline of the Bears defense with packaged plays that allow rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to target the middle of...

Bears can set ‘trap’ for Packers run defense

May 22, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

The Bears and Matt Forte once again can attack the Packers defensive front seven with the trap schemes in Marc Trestman's playbook to produce numbers in the run game. As...

Rob Gronkowski celebrates after a reception against the Buffalo Bills.

Patriots’ double tight end alignment trouble for Bears

May 22, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

The Bears defense will have to play with technique and discipline in their Cover-2 shell inside the deep red zone to limit quarterback Tom Brady and the Patriots tight end...

Matt Forte looks to cut around Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael as he ran the ball during the first half.

Bears can target receivers deep against Dolphins

May 22, 2019 at 4:32 p.m.

The Bears and quarterback Jay Cutler can continue to push the ball downfield to wide receivers Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery by using max protection and targeting the Yankee route...

Devin Hester carries the ball for a gain against the Minnesota Vikings.

Bears must watch Falcons’ Devin Hester in flat

May 22, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

Wide receiver Devin Hester isn't a primary target in the Falcons game plan with Julio Jones and Roddy White on the field. However, quarterback Matt Ryan can get the ball...

Willie Young celebrates a sack against the Bills at Soldier Field.

5-man blitz could be effective against Packers

August 19, 2019 at 12:12 p.m.

The Bears can lean on their core Cover-2 and Cover-3 coverages versus Aaron Rodgers and the Packers on Sunday at Soldier Field. However, the ability of Mel Tucker's defense to...

Bears can take advantage of Jets’ blitz

May 22, 2019 at 4:31 p.m.

The Bears and quarterback Jay Cutler have to prep for the Jets pre-snap disguise and zero-pressure looks they'll see Monday night when they take on Rex Ryan's defense at MetLife...

Stephen Paea during training camp practice.

Bears’ Stephen Paea must withstand 49ers’ ‘wham’

May 22, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

The 49ers offense under coach Jim Harbaugh can reduce the formation, create blocking angles at the point of attack and use the "wham" (trap) scheme to open up a running...

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