Bears 2022 EDGE review: Veterans take big step back After a historic year rushing the quarterback in 2021, the Bears retooled their defensive ends and took a big step back. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023
Bears notebook: Robert Quinn, Roquan left huge void Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones was among those who lamented the loss of two team leaders who were traded at mid-season. The Bears were 0-10 after trading Quinn and 0-9 after trading Smith — falling from a tie for seventh in the NFL in points allowed to 32nd and last. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023
Marcus Hayes: Damar Hamlin, the NFL, and our role in his near-death experience PHILADELPHIA — As Damar Hamlin lay dying on the field Monday night, then as he lay fighting for life in the hospital this past week, we experienced a range of emotions. Fear. Sympathy. Hope. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 8, 2023
Bears’ defense vows to finish strong after 504-yard debacle vs. Lions They’ll be playing for pride in the season finale against the Vikings, but that counts for NFL players — whether they’ll be back next season or not. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2023
End comes swiftly for beleaguered Bears defense One play after a rare sack by Trevis Gipson gave the Bears some life, D’Andre Swift’s 35-yard run on third-and-18 fueled a second-half rout, as the Bears hit a new low — allowing 504 yards in a 41-10 loss to the Lions. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2023
Bears DE Trevis Gipson’s season lost in transition After getting seven sacks in the Bears’ 3-4 defense last season, Gipson has just two sacks in Matt Eberflus’ 4-3 this season — none since Week 2. He knows it’s up to him to get it right. “This is a totally different scheme ... but that’s no excuse for my… Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022
Best photos from the Bears’ Week 16 loss vs. Bills The Bears suffered 35-13 loss to the Bills. Here are the best photos from Week 16: USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2022
Eagles vs. Bears: 5 matchups to watch on offense We're previewing five matchups to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles are on offense against Jaquon Brisker and the Chicago Bears defense USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 18, 2022
Studs and duds from Bears’ first 13 games of 2022 season From Justin Fields to Velus Jones, we're taking a look at the winners and losers from the first 13 games of the Bears' 2022 season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2022
8 takeaways from the Bears’ first 13 games of the season From Justin Fields' ascent to Ryan Poles' disastrous free agent class, here are our Bears takeaways at the bye week. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2022
1st-and-10: D-line moves to top of Bears’ want list The Bears still need a dynamic receiver and an upgrade at tackle to accelerate the development of Justin Fields. But a defense that can’t stop the run or pressure the quarterback could become a bigger impediment to Ryan Poles’ rebuild. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2022
Bears PFF grades: Best and worst performers in Week 11 loss Here’s a look at how PFF graded the Bears offense and defense in their Week 11 loss against the Falcons. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 21, 2022
Bears QB Justin Fields is winning mind games amid ‘commotion’ in backfield Remember when Fields got sacked nine times in his starting debut last season? It’s hard to imagine that ever happening again. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022
Bears PFF grades: Best and worst performers in Week 8 loss Here’s a look at how PFF graded the Bears offense and defense in their Week 8 loss against the Cowboys. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022 5 bold predictions for Bears vs. Cowboys A big rushing day for Justin Fields and Trevis Gipson's re-emergence headline this week's bold predictions for Bears vs. Cowboys.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2022 Opportunity knocks louder for Trevis Gipson, Dominique Robinson The Bears defensive ends are sorry to see mentor Robert Quinn leave, but also know his departure means a bigger role in the defense. ‘I was sad and didn’t expect it. He showed me the ropes,” Gipson said. “But it’s an opportunity and I’m going to give it my all.”
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 27, 2022 Bears trade Robert Quinn: Experts hand out grades for Chicago Here's a collection of all of the grades for the Bears' trade of Robert Quinn, where most experts loved the move for Chicago.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 27, 2022 Bear Necessities: Ryan Poles explains why he traded Robert Quinn Bears GM Ryan Poles says he felt comfortable trading Robert Quinn because of the play of guys like Trevis Gipson and Dominique Robinson.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022 Bears PFF grades: Best and worst performers in Week 7 win Here’s a look at how PFF graded the Bears offense and defense in their Week 7 win over the Patriots.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2022 Short week? Roquan Smith ready to put on a show Four days after allowing four touchdowns to the Vikings, the Bears are eager to atone Thursday vs. the Commanders. “I love it,” Smith said. “It’s national TV — so if the body hurts a little bit, you’ve got a lot more eyes on you, so you can show what you…
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022 Bears must ignite DE Robert Quinn and their pass rush, and stopping the run would help The Bears have just seven sacks so far, but their poor run defense isn’t providing the obvious passing situation every pass rusher craves.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2022 Bears Week 4 snap counts and observations vs. Giants Here's a look at the Bears' snap counts and our observations from Week 4 against the Giants.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022 Bears PFF grades: Best and worst performers in Week 4 loss Here’s a look at how PFF graded the Bears offense and defense in their Week 4 loss vs. Giants.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022 The Bears are getting pressure — but few sacks Despite ranking fourth in the NFL in pressure rate — a third of their opposing dropbacks end in quarterback hurries, knockdowns or sacks — the Bears have posted only six sacks this season. Only seven NFL teams have fewer.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 24, 2022 Bear Necessities: Trevis Gipson still trying to prove himself Bears DE Trevis Gipson, a former fifth-round pick, said he's trying to prove that he can be a dominant player in the NFL.