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Steve Ronkowski

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Bears Playbook - Marquess Wilson's West Coast Style

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Phil Emery rolled the dice in the seventh round of the draft on Washington State WR Marquess Wilson. Yes, Wilson's off-the-field issues are well documented, but his on-the-field work could be just what the Bears need on offense.

Bears Playbook - Jon Bostic Vs. the Mobile Quarterback

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Before the draft, Jon Bostic was not on the radar of many Bears fans. The Florida linebacker was on the radar of opposing quarterbacks, however. Here's why Bostic is just what the Bears D needed.

Bears Playbook - Kyle Long, Offensive Weapon

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Bears fans wanted another offensive weapon in the first round. Here's why Kyle Long is that weapon.

Predicting Alshon Jeffery's Second Season by the Numbers

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What can the Bears expect from the second-round pick in his second season?

Bears Playbook - The Joe DeCamillis Punt Game

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Whether he's trying to set up a return or block a punt, Joe DeCamillis has a plan for the Bears special teams. See what to watch for to know what's happening inside the insanity of a punt play.

Bears Playbook - The Resurrection of Devin Hester?

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With his $40 million stint at WR now at an end, Devin Hester is once again a full-time returner. Can Joe DeCamillis break Hester out of his slump and into the end zone?

Bears Playbook - Pardee and Payton's Greatest Game

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Former Bears head coach Jack Pardee passed away this week at 76. Here's how he led the 1977 Bears past the reigning division champion Minnesota Vikings and put Walter Payton into the record books.

Bears Playbook - Trestman, Kromer, and the Tight End

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Phil Emery has brought in two new tight ends for his new coaches. Here's how Marc Trestman and Aaron Kromer might use them.

Bears Playbook: Aaron Kromer's Run Game

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Kromer didn't just coordinate the run game for the Saints - for the first six weeks of last season, he called the whole game as head coach. Here's how Kromer ran it all over the Panthers.

Chicago Bears Playbook: Martellus Bennett's Skill Set

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Martellus Bennett is a truly versitile tight end - he can throw a block and catch a pass. Here's how he fared against the division-rival Packers last season.

Bears Playbook: Nick Roach, Middle Linebacker of the Future?

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Brian Urlacher may or may not be back with the Bears next season, but another answer to the question at middle linebacker is waiting in free agency.

Bears Playbook - Marc Trestman, Loser?

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Marc Trestman's most well-known game as an offensive coordinator is also his most well-known loss. Here's how Jon Gruden's Bucaneers defeated Trestman's Raiders, and why the loss might spell trouble for the 2013 Bears.

Bears Playbook - Marc Trestman's Run Game

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Marc Trestman called a pass-heavy offense in Oakland, but he never forgot about his running backs. Jog your memory with a preview of what the Bears' run game will look like next season.

Bears Playbook - Trestman's Short Passing Game

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Three routes all on one side of the field - a defense can't stop them all. Here's how Marc Trestman replaces the run game with the pass.

Bears Playbook - The Mel Tucker 4-3 Defense

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New Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker will be running a 4-3 in Chicago. Here's a look at how Tucker called a game against an all-too-familiar foe: the Green Bay Packers.

Who Is Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Mel Tucker?

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A look at the career and defensive background of new Bears DC Mel Tucker. Will his record of mediocrity continue in Chicago?

Bears Playbook - Marc Trestman's Passing "Offence"

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Four plays, seventy yards, six points. A look at Marc Trestman's fast-paced passing offense as he ran it in the CFL.

Do Defensive Coaches Win Super Bowls?

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Does the old saying that "defense wins championships" hold true when it comes to a choice of head coach?

Will the Bears' New Coach Stick with the Tampa Two?

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A look at the options the Bears' new head coach will have on his defense. Should he stick with Rod Marinelli, find a new Tampa 2 guy, or blow it all up?

Bears Rulebook - Understanding Offensive Pass Interference

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Alshon Jeffery got a strong lesson in what exactly offensive pass interference is. Time for you to get the same.

Blame Jerry Angelo for the Bears' struggles this season

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Lovie Smith's seat is getting hotter by the day, but how much blame does the coach deserve for the team's continued offense woes?

Matt Forte on his offensive line: "They're doing a good job"

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WCG talks production, protection, Packers and playoffs with the Bears running back.

Bears Playbook - (Not) Defending the Read Option

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The read option is often called a "college offense," but it made the Bears defense look like a Pop Warner team. Here's how the Seahawks read their way to a win.

Bears Playbook - Defending the Vikings

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The Bears took the wind out of the Vikings' sails last Sunday. Here's how they did it.

Bears Playbook - Run Over by the Bus

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Jason Campbell was upstaged by San Francisco's rookie QB, but the real difference between the two teams came out in the run game. Here's how the 49ers got it done and the Bears got done in.

Bears Playbook - "17" Answers to Bears Offensive Problems

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The Bears offense needs someone who can catch a ball. Thankfully, he's already on the roster.

Bears Playbook - First Down Woes, First Down Wins

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The Bears seem content to start slow on offense and rely on the run game. Find out why.

Bears Playbook - How to (Almost) Beat the Cover-2, Part 2

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Ron Rivera's Panthers found plenty of yards for the taking against the Bears, but the Bears D held up when it mattered most. Here's how Lovie's guys got it done.

Bears Playbook: How to (Almost) Beat the Tampa 2

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Ron Rivera knows a thing or two about the Bears defense, so it's no surprise his team came out strong against Lovie Smith's Tampa 2. Here's how he moved the ball against his former team.

Bears Playbook: Can Chilo Rachal and J'Marcus Webb Block?

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The Bears managed to strike early against the Lions, getting their sole touchdown on their first possession. Was it thanks to the left side of the line, or in spite of it?

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