According to multiple reports, general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy will be back for the 2021 NFL season while defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano is said to be retiring. Pagano coached the defense for the past two seasons in Chicago, and as the defensive signal-caller, his unit finished …
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Despite Their Offensive Flaws, the Bears’ Defense Makes Chicago a Dangerous Team
Watching the Bears’ offense is not easy. From the offensive line’s lack of execution in blocking to Matt Nagy’s unit failing to consistently score points to inaccurate throws by Bears quarterbacks, the first six weeks of this 2020 NFL season have felt like an eternity. Let’s also not forget about …
Bears Pass Rush Comes Alive in 17-13 Victory Over Giants
It didn’t take long for edge rusher Robert Quinn to make an impact on Chuck Pagano’s defense. On the defense’s first third down of the game, Quinn lined up in a three-point stance opposite Giants rookie left tackle Andrew Thomas and used his patented jump chop-club move to get around the No. 4 …
It’s Time Roquan Smith Becomes a Consistent Three-Down Player
The night that Roquan Smith was drafted there was a buzz around the Bears’ front office, Chicago’s defense and from the team’s passionate fanbase. For Bears head coach Matt Nagy, he saw the former Georgia linebacker as someone who could play in any given situation. “Well, for one he can play all …
What to Expect From Bears CB Jaylon Johnson's Rookie Season
When NFL Network host Steve Wyche asked former Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson what receiver he was looking forward to guarding most, Johnson took a second to think about it and then had an answer. “Davante Adams from Green Bay,” Johnson said. Four days after the interview aired on NFL Network, the …
Under the Microscope: Kevin Pierre-Louis the Unexpected Hero Against Dallas
Don’t count the 2019 Chicago Bears out just yet. Once sitting at 4-6 and on the outside looking in, the Monsters of the Midway are now riding a three-game winning streak and are right back into the thick of the playoff hunt at 7-6. Although they’ll likely still need to win-out in an …