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KC Joyner examines WR Brandon Marshall's impact on the Chicago Bears and how the offense can be improved this season.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2012

KC Joyner explains why the Chicago Bears are Super Bowl contenders in 2012. With Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall and a solid running game and defense, Chicago is a threat in the NFC.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2012

KC Joyner writes that much like the 2010 Green Bay Packers, no one will want to face the Chicago Bears if they make the postseason. With Matt Forte playing at an MVP level and a strong defense, the Bears will be a force to be reckoned with.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2011

KC Joyner analyzes some of the most underrated QBs in fantasy football this year, including Eli Manning.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2011

In his career, Jay Cutler has faced a team with a defense that ranked in the top 10 in passer rating allowed 19 times. His composite passer rating for those contests is 69.2. The Packers were first in passer rating defense this season. Can this possibly end well for the Bears?

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2011

K.C. Joyner looks at the upcoming NFC divisional-round matchup of Seahawks at Bears. While everyone seems to think the 7-9-in-the-regular-season Seahawks will see their run end, Joyner sees it differently. Based on Matt Hasselbeck's trends and Chicago's problems defending the long ball, he thinks Seattle could get to the NFC Championship Game.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2011

K.C. Joyner looks at the 2010 Chicago Bears, who are headed toward an NFC bye. They deserve it, yes -- they've improved since 2009, but much of that improvement, on both sides of the ball, has come as a result of luck.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2010

KC Joyner looks at Michael Vick's 2010 campaign, which has been great, no question -- and extremely lucky, no question. He's thrown 15 balls this season that were near interceptions, and his bad-decision rate is 75 percent higher than Jay Cutler's was last season. This could all catch up to Andy Reid's crew.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2010

K.C. Joyner takes a look at Jay Cutler, he of the 121.8 passer rating and 2-0 Bears team. Has he finally turned the corner on his gunslinging, error-prone ways? Not quite. He's improved -- but until he faces a legit defense (i.e., the Packers on MNF), his development is a mirage.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2010

Last year, the Browns, Redskins and Bears all underachieved. This year, they may be successful -- but it hinges on new elements such as Mike Martz, Mike Shanahan and Jake Delhomme.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2010

KC Joyner uses his Draft Lab series to evaluate Penn State LB Navorro Bowman. Going off video analysis of three Big Ten games and his own metrics, Joyner finds that while Bowman has one surefire NFL skill, he needs some work in other areas.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009