In the preseason, the Bears showed what I thought to be some promise. The offense seemed to know and understand the playbook, and the defense had its highlights. However, there's a lot of work to be done as well. The front office made some cuts including Jordan Mills, Tim Jennings, and Micheal Ola …
Reason #2 To Give a Damn About Da Bears in 2015: Restoration of Leadership (and the Captain Patch)
Leadership is something that every team needs to have. Whether it be by coaches, players, or both. It's something (especially last year) that the Bears have been lacking. However, with changes in the front office plus a new coaching staff, there's a shift toward a resurgence of accountability and …
Reason #4 To Give a Damn About Da Bears in 2015: Players Poised to Perform in Contract Years
Our next important reason to give a damn this year is that it is what some would call a “contract year” for key position players. This is the year those contract players should be stepping up to earn their spot on the team next year and beyond. During a contract year, players often play their …
Reason #7 To Give a Damn About Da Bears in 2015: Top Three Draftees (Not Named Kevin White)
It’s tough to evaluate a draft class in its first year. We already gave the grades for all the draft picks who each signed four year deals. Which alludes that Ryan Pace has faith in this year’s class and wants to build around them in the coming drafts. So, then the question becomes: Who are the …
Reason #8 To Give a Damn About Da Bears in 2015: So Many Questions (Creates a Little Bit of Drama)
Entering 2015, there are so many questions surrounding this Bears team. Why is this a reason to give a damn? Well... who doesn’t like a little bit of drama? It helps add to the meaning of the game as we all look forward to seeing what this season has in store! At the beginning of every year, any fan …
Reason #10 To Give a Damn About Da Bears in 2015: (Finally) Moving on Past Lovie Smith
It's been three years since Lovie Smith was the head coach. But in 2015, the Bears are just now moving on... A brief look back... Personally, I was a big Lovie Smith fan. My favorite memory from his tenure was when the Bears beat the Cardinals (in one of the greatest comebacks in history) and Dennis …