Draft season is upon us, and after the typical ebbs and flows, falls and reaches of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears will get their chance to add to their playoff-caliber team. A successful season and a roster with few holes left the Bears with little to worry about, particularly the first night, where they were without a pick as a result of the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears 2019 NFL Draft primer
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Akiem Hicks, Roquan Smith chosen as 2018 Piccolo Award Winners
These two Chicago Bears standouts were selected by their teammates to receive this distinguished honor. The Piccolo Award has been given to a Bears rookie every season since 1970 in memory of Brian Piccolo. In 1992, the award was expanded to include a veteran as well. The Piccolo Award is a special honor voted on by Bears players, who select a teammate they feel best … [Read more...] about Akiem Hicks, Roquan Smith chosen as 2018 Piccolo Award Winners
Archive of Media Interviews – 2018
During the Bears 2018 season, we interviewed several members of the media covering the team on a daily basis. These are incorporated into our upcoming book release "Return to Respectability." Here are the complete audio interviews, with written excerpts. They were used as part of our radio show / podcast The Sports Report. Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times on the … [Read more...] about Archive of Media Interviews – 2018
Player Profile – Chicago Bears Tarik Cohen
It is an understatement to say that Chicago Bears running back and kick returner Tarik Cohen has a chip on his shoulder. Despite excelling in both football and track & field, Cohen's size hampered his ability to land a college scholarship. Only one school, North Carolina A&T, offered him an opportunity to play college football. Not only did excel there, he … [Read more...] about Player Profile – Chicago Bears Tarik Cohen
The Sports Report – March 2019
with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal Joining us this month are Dionne Miller of ABC7 Chicago, just back from Arizona, to talk Spring Training and a some Bears football. Jeff Rich chimes in on NBA hoops, and Adam Lucas, UNC beat writer from GoHeels.com previews the Duke-Carolina game and the ACC Tournament for us. Don't miss cameos from Pat Hughes and Bill Raftery. … [Read more...] about The Sports Report – March 2019
