Brad Biggs
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Audibles From the Long Snapper
So as most of you know, this is the time of year where I'm least prolific on the site. I just hate wasting space trying to guess what free agents will be available and what trades are possibilities. That coupled with the uncertainty of the CBA means I'll just respond...
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It's Time For Virginia Halas
I could write a response today to Brad Biggs' Trib column, outlining the number of penalties committed by the most unfocused Chicago Bears team of my lifetime. I could write how vehemently I agree with Barry Rozner's Daily Herald column, arguing that firing Ron Turner is essentially placing a band-aid...
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Biggs: Martz To Run Offense?
If Lovie Smith is given another year to run the Chicago Bears (as is expected), Brad Biggs wonders something I knew would become a story sooner than later. Will Mike Martz become the offensive coordinator?''Martz would love to work with Jay Cutler,'' said the source, who cited the close relationship...
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Audibles From the Long Snapper
Born to RunYou want to know what's dogging the Bears offense? Brad Biggs breaks it down quite effectively in his Sun-Times column: They are tied for 25th in the NFL in red-zone efficiency at 44.4 percent (12-for-27).Here's the kicker: Entering Monday, only six teams had more opportunities inside the 20-yard...
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Four on Friday
Dan Pompei writes a column claiming that defensive scheming is the reason Greg Olsen's been underwhelming this season. It's a ridiculous column. If Greg Olsen is the elite-type player his ability suggests, he needs to beat nickel corners in man coverage. If Greg Olsen is the elite-type player his ability...
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Audibles From the Long Snapper
David Haugh is preaching Lovie Smith's job safety in the Tribune. He argues that Lovie has earned patience due to a successful win-loss record while also using the McCaskey family's unwillingness to buy out his contract as the principal reason for his security. The only real way Lovie can earn...
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Audibles From the Long Snapper
Brad Biggs' gives his definition of a "number one receiver" in this abbreviated mailbag column over at the Sun-Times. Believe it or not, I actual got texts from people claiming we should have traded for Brandon Marshall (6:11 ET Sunday) and Braylon Edwards (11:01 ET Monday). This coming off a...
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Jones Done for Season. Rideau Released.
Brad Biggs seems to have the best sources inside Halas Hall, as he's been on top of each cut as they happen. Not surprisingly, he's also reporting that Kevin Jones is done for the year. Here is the list of cuts thus far:G Dan Buenning C Donovan Raiola FB Jason...
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Beat Writers Project the 53
Both of the local beats have projected the Bears' 53-man roster and there are a few surprises.Click here to read David Haugh in the Trib.Click here to read Brad Biggs in the Sun-Times.Both men have some similar opinions but I'll just respond to the trends I'm seeing.1. I hope the...
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Beat Reporters on Twitter
Somehow we got here. Camp. September 13th is right there. So close. Most of us don't have the patience to wait for full wrap-ups at the end of practice so I'm doing the Twitter thing. I should mention that I hate Twitter when it is used by every knucklehead in...
