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It was a rough night with a rougher end. But these Bears have a lot to love heading into 2019"It's easy to forget how quickly expectations change over the course of a winning season. Just over a year ago White Mike Singletary Jerseys , Bears fans’ biggest hope was that their offense-averse head coach would be fired. Just before the season (and before the Khalil Mack trade robbery mugging windfall) anyone suggesting the Bears were a playoff team was met with gutteral laughter and showers of half-sipped coffee spraying from the lips over eaves-droppers and passersby.For me, my confidence in this team didn’t solidify until the second victory against the Lions--on a short week, on the road, with a backup quarterback. From that game on, I believed the Bears would roll through the regular season, trouncing over the field with playful abandon and leaving their opponents thoroughly smoshed and equally awestruck. That’s pretty much what happened.But the playoffs are a different beast. A Goliath the Bears haven’t faced since 2010 and which their wild-card opponents Davided the crap out of just last year.The Bears clearly had some playoff jitters, and it showed in uncharacteristic (or characteristic if you’re a Trubisky critic) mistakes. They didn’t play the cleanest game by any measure, but they came within an iced kick of winning after all.Bears run offense wins their matchupConsidering their run game took about three quarters of the season to get going, this was a pleasant surprise. As long as they gave the ball to Jordan Howard, the o line did her job and he did his trademark trucking and smashing thing up the middle.Bears run defense wins their matchup...unless they lose it badlyThe Eagles seemed to run for either -1 yards or 10. The Bears ran a number of formations with an open middle of the field, and the Eagles took advantage. Overall, both teams are impressive in the trenches, but the Bears big cuddlies played better in the run game tonight.Bounce-back BiscuitThe game didn’t start great for the Bears burgeoning franchise quarterback. He had one beautiful deep middle pass to Cohen, but otherwise couldn't move the ball consistently in the first half and threw two near interceptions to the right sideline. His worst moment was a horrible decision to throw into coverage in the end zone that should have been picked at the end of an otherwise impressive 2 minute drill.He came back the second half with his sincerely-cliche next play mentality and played an efficient second half protecting the ball with much more appropriate respect. By the 4th quarter Mike Singletary Jerseys 2019 , Trubisky was ready to make the most of this opportunity, and he turned to AR12 spark the fire this offense needed. Taylor Gabriel came in to stoke the flames. Even Bellamy joined in on the arsony with a 34 yard reception. Biscuit led scoring-eligible drives on three of 4 4th down possessions, including a clutch-as-nails back shoulder rainbow to Allen Robinson. He wasn’t perfect, but he did enough to give the Bears a chance at the end.The Bears picked the wrong week to quit avoiding injuriesTrey Burton couldn’t wait a few weeks for his mysterious groin activities that ruled him out for today. Eddie Jackson only managed to get healthy enough to get active but not to start. Biscuit ran around all season without straining a hammy. Impressive backup nickel Sherrick McMannis with a mystery booboo...ugh.So the Eagles did move the ball...The first drive made me a little nervous, with an overly-effective screen starting off an efficient effective field goal march. The Bears defense had plenty of stops, but that first drive was unfortunately representative of the game as a whole. The birds moved the ball unevenly but just enough to seal the win.O’Donnell woke up feeling dangerous When Al Michaels talked about someone being dangerous as the Bears lined up for the first punt, I thought that was a weird way to describe a punter, but it started to work for me as I sat with it. Of course, he was referring to Darren Sproles, but O’Donnell proved my first impression appropriate as he booted a beauty to the 1ish yard line. Bears poking holes in the NFL rulebookAnthony Miller caught a ball and underrated former Bear Cre’Von LeBlanc forced a fumble as he tackled him. The play was blown dead and ruled incomplete, so nobody picked up the ball. The result of the official review was basically “We don’t know what to do in this situation, so we’re sticking with the incorrect call on the field.” Strong work NFL officiating headquarters. Playoff caliber stuff.Bears defense can’t defend against their own penaltiesThe Eagles 3rd quarter touchdown drive was supported by two huge Bear penalties, This has been the proven formula to lead a long scoring drive on this otherwise stingy defense. Overall, the Bears have been disciplined and avoided penalties better than average this season White Gale Sayers Jerseys , but it’s frustrating as a fan and I can only imagine how much more so as a player when they happen when it matters most.Welcome back, Allen RobinsonWe’ll always have the replay tape of Allen Robinson reminding Avonte Maddox he is a rookie on a brutal double move that lead to a 45-yard gain. If I have to pick one player who rose to the moment, our new WR1 has to take the prize. Cody Parker and the uprightThere’s nothing to say.It’s been a wonderful season to be a Bears fan. The Bears played some good football today, and had a few too many moments they’d rather have back. I choose to believe they learned from this experience, and it will be an actually valuable opportunity for this young team to carry with them. Three new Bears in the books, a former Bear returns to the Den, and Clinton-Dix spends the night in Chicago"BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!BEARRRSSSSZeglinski: You root for laundry: Bears signing elsewhere have nothing to apologize for – The Rock River Times“It’s different guys every year,”said Seinfeld repeatedly and famously in the early 1990s. “You’re rooting for clothes, when you get right down to it. 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Larsen spent the past two seasons with the Dolphins after playing for the Bears in 2016.Officially Official: Cody Parkey Is No Longer a Chicago Bear - Bleacher NationCody Parkey’s time in Chicago is over.Under Center Podcast: Happy New League Year! - NBC Sports ChicagoJJ Stankevitz Gale Sayers Jerseys 2019 , Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan look at the Packers having better Super Bowl odds than the Bears, if recently-cut Eric Berry could make sense in Chicago and take a deep dive into Cordarrelle Patterson with NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry.Andracki: Bears reportedly courting free agent safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix - NBC Sports ChicagoThe Packers filled their need at safety by snapping a former Bear off the market and now Ryan Pace may be following suit, with a report indicating their interest in Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.Santoromita: Bears make it official: Cody Parkey has been released - NBC Sports ChicagoThe worst kept secret around the Bears this offseason has been that Cody Parkey would not be back with the team. 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He started eight games for the team back in 2016.Mayer: Bears agree to terms with Patterson - ChicagoBears.comThe Bears on Wednesday announced that they have agreed to terms, pending a physical, with versatile return specialist/receiver Cordarrelle Patterson on a two-year contract.Mayer: Bears add veteran cornerback Skrine - ChicagoBears.comThe Bears on Wednesday announced that they have agreed to terms, pending a physical, with veteran cornerback Buster Skrine on a three-year contract.Mayer: Bears add running back Mike Davis - ChicagoBears.comThe Bears on Wednesday announced that they have agreed to terms, pending a physical, with running back Mike Davis on a two-year contract.Mayer: Bears tender exclusive FAs, release Parkey - ChicagoBears.comThe Bears on Wednesday tendered contracts to exclusive rights free agents Rashaad Coward, Isaiah Irving and Roy Robertson-Harris while also releasing kicker Cody Parkey.Jahns: What NFC North's big spending says about Bears, Mitch Trubisky - Sun TimesThe Bears watched the Packers and Lions spend big in free agency this year.Finley: Bears hosting former Packers S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: report - Sun TimesBefore Eddie Jackson ever played a snap for the Bears, he asked his former Alabama teammate and fellow safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix what to expect.Finley: Bears cut kicker Cody Parkey - Sun TimesThe Bears said last month they planned to cut kicker Cody Parkey on the first day of the new league season. Wednesday afternoon White Walter Payton Jerseys , they did just that.Kane: Bears open free agency with four signings, official release of Cody Parkey. But what’s next? - Chicago TribuneAs free agency officially opened, Wednesday afternoon passed rather quietly on the Bears front as other players and teams screamed on social media about their new matches.Wiederer: Was the Le'Veon Bell-to-the-Bears fantasy all just a hope-filled hallucination? - Chicago TribuneFor Bears fans looking for a shortcut to the Super Bowl, this week's dreams of running back Le'Veon Bell coming to Chicago were both fantastic and short-lived. Now, with Bell set to join the New York Jets and the Bears staying practical in free agency, a new perspective is needed.Hub Arkush: Bears get a difference-maker in Patterson - Daily HeraldThe Bears and GM Ryan Pace have a game plan, and with the addition of Cordarrelle Patterson they appear to be executing it awfully well.Stankevitz: The Bears were never going to sign Le’Veon Bell, and that's totally fine - NBC Sports ChicagoThe Bears were never going to sign Le'Veon Bell, and that was the right approach to take by general manager Ryan Pace.POLISH SAUSAGEJohn Elway: Joe Flacco a “perfect fit” for what Broncos want to do – ProFootballTalkThe Broncos trade for Joe Flacco became official Wednesday afternoon, though a blizzard delayed Flacco’s arrival to Denver. The Broncos decided a trade for Flacco was preferable to another year with Case Keenum. Flacco becomes the fifth starter since Peyton Manning retired after the 2015 season.Jaguars release QB Blake Bortles after signing Foles - NFL.comThe inevitable has become a reality in Duval. 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