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INDIANAPOLIS -- We start the news cycle early here at the NFL scouting combine. At about 9 a.m. ET, the Chicago Bears announced they have completed contract discussions with coach Lovie Smith by agreeing to a two-year extension. Smith is now signed t...

We're Black and Blue All Over: If Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy's new contract is worth $5 million annually when it is finalized, as reported by Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, then Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith can't expec...

FALLING 1. Pessimism in the NFC North: For the first time all season, the division had an undefeated week. Better later than never, right? What's more, all four victories were notably impressive. The Chicago Bears scored 38 points on the New York ...

Breakdown: The NFL's schedule-makers, among many other people, seem to believe Brett Favre will be in a purple uniform for at least one more year. The Minnesota Vikings will be featured in four prime-time games, including the regular-season opener...