Today, The Bad: Top Five Bears Players Who Surprised Us Last Season is unveiled. Let’s go down the list, shall we: 1. Zackary Bowman Bowman had a great 2009 campaign, appearing in all 16 games making 66 tackles and intercepting six passes. The Bears were high on the 6’1″ corner-back, who showed his athleticism during [...]
Tag archives for Zackary Bowman
News & Notes:Harris, Bowman, Aromashodu and Throwback Uniforms
Bears head coach Lovie Smith decided to bench DT Tommie Harris for the Packers game last Monday night and it seems like it was the right decision. The defense didn’t really miss a beat with Matt Toeaina and Anthony Adams taking over for Harris. Harris has been disappointing this season and his work ethic isn’t [...]
Mistakes Prove Too Costly: Bears Lose 21-14 In Atlanta
The Bears lost 21-14 last night to the Atlanta Falcons and you would think the Falcons played great ball, but they really didn’t. The Bears had a lot of good drives in this game, but had way too many red zone mistakes. Jay Cutler was 2/9 throwing a touchdown and an interception in the red [...]
Is The Chicago Bears Secondary Acutally Better This Season?
The Chicago Bears pass defense ranked 30th in the NFL last season and the defense as a whole gave up 21.9 points per game. In the secondary they used Mike Brown, Kevin Payne, Charles Tillman, and Corey Graham. Danieal Manning was used as a nickel back and Nathan Vasher couldn’t stay healthy. This season the [...]
Zack Bowman Named Starting Cornerback
The Bears have decided to bench veteran cornerback Nathan Vasher in favor of second year man Zack Bowman. Bowman will join Hunter Hillenmeyer as a new starter on the defense. Moving Bowman into the starting lineup is a great move, but he has to prove he can stay healthy, that was his problem his whole [...]
Final Thoughts From Bears Preseason Finale
Bears backup running back Kevin Jones was carted off the field in the first quarter with what is being said to be an ankle injury. Hopefully its not to serious, he was supposed to create a one-two punch with Matt Forte, who carried the ball way too many times last season. Look for the Bears [...]
Bears Add Veteran Cornerback Rod Hood
The Bears added a veteran cornerback to there roster today. Inking former Eagle, Cardinal and Brown, Rod Hood to a one year deal. Hood should provide the Bears with much needed depth at the cornerback position. The Cleveland Browns added Hood this off-season, but was released on Monday. The 5’11″ Hood has played in 84 [...]
Danieal Manning To Start At Free Safety
Danieal Manning started at free safety for the Bears his rookie season, 2007. The Bears used him last season as a nickelback and a kick returner. They plan on using him as a kick returner, a nickelback and a free safety. According to chicagosuntimes.com, “Manning will open training camp in Friday’s 3 p.m. practice at [...]
Charles Tillman To Miss Training Camp and Most Of The Preseason
The Bears’ top cornerback, Charles Tillman will be sidelined four-to-10 weeks as he continues to recover from back surgery. This means he’ll miss all of training camp and most of the preseason. Tillman is only 28 years old, but it seems like every season he deals with injuries. What does this mean for the secondary? [...]
Bears Player Preview: Zack Bowman
Usually on Bears Player Preview I only discuss rookies and free agent acquisitions, but today I am really excited to talk about second year cornerback Zack Bowman. This kid could be something. David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune said this about Bowman: “I know cornerback Zack Bowman quietly has made one of the biggest impressions [...]
