en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/940407 Comments by jcbears http://bearsclaws.com/2011/03/who-wins-the-greed-bowl/#IDComment135453523 Both sides have taken the wrong tact...they distrust one another and can't keep past trying to win the pr battle. Ridiculous that this has to head to courts to provoke any kind of discussion/resolution. Both D. Smith and Goodell have demonstrated their lack of expeirence; neither has come off well. Such a waste to see free agency, trades, etc....all the stuff that make the NFL a 365/24/7 sports so enjoyable. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:30:24 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2011/03/who-wins-the-greed-bowl/#IDComment135453523 http://bearsclaws.com/2011/02/bears-reward-smith-with-two-year-deal/#IDComment131215422 Smith deserved the extension for taking a overachieving Bears squad with a woeful offensive line and few weapons to the NFC title game. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:52:07 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2011/02/bears-reward-smith-with-two-year-deal/#IDComment131215422 http://bearsclaws.com/2011/02/in-remembrance-of-dave-duerson/#IDComment129477892 Duerson was, by and large, a good man who used his influence as a former NFL player to help people, especially young people. That he couldn't overcome whatever obstacles he perceived in his life is truly a shame. Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:38:33 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2011/02/in-remembrance-of-dave-duerson/#IDComment129477892 http://bearsclaws.com/2011/02/dent-elected-to-pro-football-hall-of-fame/#IDComment126602303 Well-deserved, but long overdue. The Bears distinction of having the most HOF'ers is appropriate for the league's charter franchise. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 02:59:45 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2011/02/dent-elected-to-pro-football-hall-of-fame/#IDComment126602303 http://bearsclaws.com/2011/01/former-bear-ron-rivera-named-carolina-coach/#IDComment121545700 Good for Rivera. Always was a heady player and I thought he did a good job as DC with the Bears, even though he didn't have full rein. He's interviewed several times in the past, it's good to see him get an opportunity. Carolina has a little talent and Rivera fits the profile of a younger coach who relishes the chance, and is willing to take his lumps with a team as it replinshes its talent pool. Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:37:56 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2011/01/former-bear-ron-rivera-named-carolina-coach/#IDComment121545700 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/12/are-bears-players-overly-concerned-with-stadium-turf/#IDComment116711614 Bears should be in an angry mood after last week's miserable performance. D needs to get some takeaways and set the tone early. Let's get back to the offensive formula that had been working during the five game winning streak...nice mix of run/pass. Sun, 19 Dec 2010 02:21:08 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/12/are-bears-players-overly-concerned-with-stadium-turf/#IDComment116711614 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/12/bears-vikings-game-to-be-played-outdoors/#IDComment115888312 Should be fun. Ironice that Vikes have to move outside. Still remember the old Metropolitan Stadium days. Always frustrated that Bears could never tackle Fran Tarkenton. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 04:18:33 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/12/bears-vikings-game-to-be-played-outdoors/#IDComment115888312 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/10/honoring-the-memory-of-walter-payton/#IDComment107502535 My all-time favorite BEAR! Wed, 3 Nov 2010 02:16:51 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/10/honoring-the-memory-of-walter-payton/#IDComment107502535 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/05/draft-pick-spotlight-joshua-moore-by-columnist-bryan-dietzler/#IDComment75498191 Moore is an athletic corner with good coverage skills and an aggressive, ballhawk personality, but he could have used another year in school. The quesiton he must ask himsefl, does he want to be a great player? If so, preparation, patience, and a keen abiluty to ear will have much to do with his success. Sat, 15 May 2010 02:46:02 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/05/draft-pick-spotlight-joshua-moore-by-columnist-bryan-dietzler/#IDComment75498191 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/04/bears-reacquire-safety-chris-harris/#IDComment71765712 Good move. Harris instantly becomes a starter. He help mentor some of the Bears' younger safeties, as he said Mike Brown did for him. Credit the Bears for correcting a mistake when they traded him originally. Harris isn't a great player, but is solid/steady. Sun, 2 May 2010 02:09:51 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/04/bears-reacquire-safety-chris-harris/#IDComment71765712 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/04/rookiefree-agent-mini-camp-begins-thursday/#IDComment71406574 Keep an eye open for free agents WR Freddie Barnes and LB Matt Mayberry. I think both have a chance to make the team, at least the practice squad. Barnes is a crafty route runner with excellent hands. Not fast, but knows how to get open and carries tacklers with them. Mayberry is undersized, but has good range and is a tackling machine. Also worth watching, Quentin Scott from Northern Iowa and DT Jimmy Saddler-McQueen...possible developmental players. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:20:06 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/04/rookiefree-agent-mini-camp-begins-thursday/#IDComment71406574 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/04/small-schoolunder-the-radar-prospects/#IDComment68772580 Wouldn't be surprised to see the Bears end up with a couple of these prospects, namely Batten and Barnes, who they've both worked out. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:59:02 +0000 http://bearsclaws.com/2010/04/small-schoolunder-the-radar-prospects/#IDComment68772580