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2013 NFL Off-Season: Brandon Marshall “Feels Great and Is Excited” For The Upcoming Season

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Voluntary off-season workouts started last week for NFL teams and the NFL Draft is just around the corner on April 25. Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall reeled in 118 catches for 1,508 yards and 11 touchdowns during his first season in the windy city. All of those were career highs for the 29-year old. [...]

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Game Recap: Bears Fall To 8-5 On Season After 21-14 Loss At The Metrodome

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen (69) celebrates and Chicago Bears guard Edwin Williams (70) and tackle J'Marcus Webb (73) watch. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Chicago Bears were once again plagued by the same problems on Sunday: missed opportunities and key drops. Losing 21-14 on the road against the Vikings might not seem so bad, but the Bears had plenty of opportunities to take control of this game. They have lost four of their last five games and have totally lost [...]

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Quote Of The Day: Jay Cutler On Marshall’s Performance This Season

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) makes a long catch in front of Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) in the final seconds of the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 at Soldier Field.  (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Coming off a 10 catch, 165 yard performance, wide receiver Brandon Marshall seems to be a natural fit with Jay Cutler under center in Chicago. Marshall was targeted a game high 14 times on Sunday by Cutler. He now has 91 catches, 1,182 yards and eight touchdowns through 12 games. He is averaging 98.5 yards [...]

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Five Players to Watch: Week 13

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After a 28-10 victory on this past Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings that snapped a two game losing streak, the Chicago Bears will try to keep their momentum going against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks are currently 6-5, but with only one win in the road this season. The two last squared off last season, [...]

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Final Thoughts: Bears Fight Through Injuries On Their Way To Eighth Victory

Jay Cutler checks on Chicago Bears guard Lance Louis (60) who went down with an injured knee in the Bears' 28-10 victory over Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012.  B582528385Z.1 (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

The Bears beat the Vikings 28-10 to improve to 8-3 on the season but some key injuries could prove costly. RB Matt Forte (ankle), WR Devin Hester (head), LG Chris Spencer (knee), RG Lance Louis (knee), CB Charles Tillman (ankle), LB Lance Briggs (foot) all came out of the game nicked up. Forte re-injured his [...]

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Game Recap: Bears Bounce Back With 28-10 Win Over Vikings

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The Chicago Bears picked up their eighth win of the season as they defeated the Minnesota Vikings 28-10 at Soldier Field. The Bears created three turnovers on defense turning them into 14 points. They had an effective running game led by Michael Bush’s two rushing touchdowns. Linebacker Nick Roach stripped Vikings RB Adrian Peterson early [...]

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Key Matchup: Bears Receiving Core Against 49ers Secondary

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There is no doubt the return of rookie wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will help the Chicago Bears’ offense on Monday night. But against a very stingy San Francisco 49ers pass defense it could be tough for backup quarterback Jason Campbell to find any open receivers. The 49ers’ defense allow the least amount of points per [...]

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Five Players to Watch: Week 10

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 22:  Julius Peppers #90 of the Chicago Bears encourages the crowd against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 22, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 13-7.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Sunday night in Chicago two of the leagues best teams will face off when the Houston Texans (7-1) take on the Bears (7-1). The two teams have had success this year with their ability to run the football and to play dominating defense. Both offenses have the ability to put up big points and will [...]

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Game Recap: Bears Throttle Titans 51-20 To Improve To 7-1 On The Season

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 at LP Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Chicago Bears have already dominated enough through their first seven games, but Sunday they did something no NFL team had ever done. They became the first team in NFL history with a touchdown pass, touchdown run, interception return for a touchdown & blocked kick returned for a touchdown in same quarter. Just try to grasp [...]

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Marshall Open To Using Bears Legend Mike Ditka As A Mentor

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Chicago Bears’ wide receiver Brandon Marshall has done a fine job on and off the field this season. He’s reeled in 35 catches for 496 yards and three touchdowns. Over the past two games, Marshall has caught seven or more passes for 130 yards and one touchdown. He is on pace for 112 catches and [...]

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