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MINNEAPOLIS -- As Minnesota Viking marauder Adrian Peterson ran roughshod over the Chicago Bears' defense in the first quarter, trampling their hopes and stiff-arming their Super Bowl dreams, prayerful Bears fans looked to the sky. Specifically the r...

Will another Bears' December collapse cost Lovie Smith his job?

CHICAGO -- It's difficult to argue that Jay Cutler should play Monday night in San Francisco. We know too much about the brain and concussions. We know too little. I don't want to browbeat Chicago Bears fans into feeling guilty about liking...

Cutler should sit on Monday as the NFL gets serious about concussions.

Marshall will help Cutler become the QB Bears fans have been longing for.

CHICAGO -- After months of the "will he or won't he" debate, Bears running back Matt Forte finally stepped onto a football field in a football jersey Friday afternoon. Unfortunately for Bears fans with "Forte Fatigue," it was a high school field and ...

Bears RB Matt Forte evades questions about his contract.

LOMBARD, Ill. -- Just after Devin Hester stepped off a stage in the Dick's Sporting Goods parking lot, he was given the news: The Chicago Bears drafted a receiver, Alshon Jeffery, in the second round of the NFL draft. Like the rabid Bears fans who...

It would be disingenuous for me to write that Lovie Smith's contract extension brings about some kind of visceral reaction, good or bad. I know there are Bears fans who loathe Smith with a hatred generally reserved for election season robo-calls, ...

Extending Lovie Smith's contract was an easy decision for the Bears.

Chicago is ready for another championship party throughout the city.

CHICAGO -- It's hard to be optimistic in this city, especially if you live here. Especially if you're a sports fan. Sure, it's a great place to visit, because the Cubs play in Wrigley Field, the caramel popcorn is always warm, and the lake is alwa...

Optimism is in rare supply among Bears fans, but have a little faith.

Bears fans shouldn't be shocked by what happened at Halas Hall on Tuesday.

If Bears Jerry Angelo and Lovie Smith are fired, it's justifiable and their fault.

If they hadn't already made it clear, the Bears don't deserve national stage.