Ravens HC John Harbaugh discusses chemistry between ILBs Roquan Smith, Patrick Queen Ravens head coach John Harbaugh discussed the chemistry of inside linebackers Roquan Smith, Patrick Queen USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2022
6 bold predictions for Ravens’ Week 11 matchup vs. Panthers We look at six bold predictions for the Ravens' Week 11 matchup against the Panthers USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022
Ravens DC Mike Macdonald raves about ILB Roquan Smith Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald raved about inside linebacker Roquan Smith USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022
Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Week 11 with Bears Wire Falcons Wire went behind enemy lines with @TheBearsWire to preview Sunday's game in Atlanta USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2022
Youth being served on Bears’ upstreaming defense The defense has struggled since Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith were traded. But with four rookies starting against the Lions — Kyler Gordon, Jaquan Brisker, Jack Sanborn and Dominique Robinson — coach Matt Eberflus is confident he’s laying a foundation for future success. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022
Bears Are Taking Advantage of NFL Salary Cap Rules Plus, the Packers stick to their plan at the deadline and let’s not assume Dan Snyder is selling the Commanders just yet. Sports Illustrated · Nov 16, 2022
Five things we learned from the first half of the Ravens’ 2022 season After six weeks of angst, internal and external, over their inability to protect double-digit leads, the Ravens have won three straight games and stand 6-3, about where we thought they’d be at the season’s midpoint. Their depth has fortified them against fresh injuries and familiar ones that lingered from 2021.… Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022
8 Takeaways from the Bears’ close loss to the Lions From Justin Fields' sustained success to the conservative defensive approach, here are our takeaways from Bears vs. Lions. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2022
Ravens ILB coach Zach Orr discusses ILBs Roquan Smith, Patrick Queen playing next to each other Ravens inside linebackers coach Zach Orr discussed inside linebackers Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen playing next to each other USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2022
Behind Enemy Lines: Breaking down the Lions trip to Chicago with Bears Wire Breaking down the Lions Week 10 matchup with Bears Wire editor Alyssa Barbieri USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 12, 2022
Bears vs. Lions — What to Watch 4 After Justin Fields rushed for 178 yards against the Dolphins last week — an NFL record for a quarterback in a regular-season game — the Lions will be on red-alert to contain the Bears’ quarterback. Will that matter? And if it does, will the Bears be able to counter? Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2022
Bears trying to avoid perpetual rebuilding phase where Lions live The question is whether Ryan Poles has the Bears in any better shape than the Lions as both franchises try yet again to climb out of the pit they dug with their incompetence. The answer seems to be yes. The Bears have good reason to believe Poles has them on… Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2022
Ravens HC John Harbaugh discusses performance of ILB Roquan Smith in team debut Ravens head coach John Harbaugh shared his thoughts on the team debut of inside linebacker Roquan Smith USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2022
Joe Starkey: Roquan Smith might have solved Steelers' never-ending search PITTSBURGH — The chase goes on. The chase never ends. Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022 Role reversal: Bears defense trying to keep up with surging offense The Bears’ growth behind Justin Fields has put a little heat on the defense, which has allowed 70 points in the last two games. “I feel like we’ve been leaving them out to dry,” safety Eddie Jackson said. “Now we’re trying to get back to playing this thing in all…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2022 Bears NFL power rankings round-up going into Week 10 Following a 35-32 shootout loss, the Bears are trending up in the Week 10 power rankings.
Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022 Mike Preston: LB Roquan Smith’s physical presence is a force multiplier for Ravens’ defense NEW ORLEANS — The game was only five minutes old, but new Ravens middle linebacker Roquan Smith’s impact was evident.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2022 1st-and-10: The case for Justin Fields’ staying power Fields’ sensational game against the Dolphins still leaves room for skepticism — this is a Bears quarterback we’re talking about. But from improved accuracy to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, there is even more room for optimism that what we’re seeing is real.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2022 4-Down Territory: Midseason awards! Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year. Underrated players, and MVP. It's time for 4-Down Territory's Midseason Awards with Doug Farrar and Luke Easterling.
Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022 Led by defense and OLB Justin Houston, Ravens beat Saints, 27-13, for third straight win NEW ORLEANS — Before the season started, the Ravens’ young pass rushers bestowed a new nickname on Justin Houston, the respected veteran entering his 12th season. Last year, his first in Baltimore, Houston was Yoda. As training camp unfolded, he was Sensei.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2022 6 bold predictions for Ravens’ Week 9 matchup vs. Saints We look at six bold predictions for the Ravens' Week 9 matchup against the Saints
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2022 Bears notebook: New WR Chase Claypool’s role to expand vs. Lions Plus, a look at tight end Cole Kmet as a short-yardage runner and Roquan Smith’s goodbye to Chicago.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2022 Bears’ wobbly defense looks to get back on its feet The timing of losing Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith and facing two potent offenses with their starting quarterback healthy has the Bears’ defense reeling — allowing 42 and 28 points. But coach Matt Eberflus is confident they’ll recover. “It just comes down to execution,” he said.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2022 Roquan Smith writes letter of thanks to Bears, fans ahead of Ravens debut Before Roquan Smith makes his Ravens debut on MNF, he shared a letter of thanks to the Bears and city of Chicago.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2022 The Morning After…the Bears’ shootout loss vs. Dolphins in Week 9 Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts about Sunday's 35-32 loss to the Dolphins.