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Complex schematics work, but Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli wants to eliminate the possibility of relying on X's and O's instead of the personnel assigned to execute the system.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- No doubt, the New York Giants housed the Chicago Bears here at New Meadowlands. Yet despite the ugly 41-13 score, bumbling play from defense and special teams -- not to mention a few dropped balls by the receivers -- Chica...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- After criticizing the defense in a post-game press conference, Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith seemingly hit the repeat button explaining the injury situation Monday night after the team's 41-13 loss to the New York Giants. ...

The Chicago Bears turned their attention to defense during the NFL draft on Friday, using a second-round pick on Oregon State defensive tackle Stephan Paea and a third-rounder to pick up California safety Chris Conte.