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Marshall: No more 'dreadful' around Halas Hall - Moon Mullin: As last season spiraled downwards, communications in and around the offense reached a point where Josh McCown was pressed into the role of liaison between Jay Cutler and Mike Tice.
Marshall: Work was ‘dreadful’ last season - Though he was short on specifics Brandon Marshall made it clear he's happy the Bears went through a complete organizational makeover this past offseason.
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NFCN Blog - Matt Williamson's offseason grades: "Upgrading the OL, getting younger and better at LB and adding another weapon in the passing game were the Bears' top priorities this offseason -- and they accomplished all three."
Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag - Readers' Q&A on all things Bears.
[Video] ESPN - FF dorks analysts discuss the value of tight ends who changed teams in the offseason. Martellus Bennett gets some love.
Jennings, Tillman working for another career year - Maggie Hendricks: Tim Jennings and Charles Tillman both had breakout seasons in 2012. In 2013, the expectations are there for them to repeat. How are they handling it? Nuttily!
Bears doing good things - Larry Mayer: Former Bears fullback Jason McKie will host a military benefit next weekend, with many current and former Bears expected to be in attendance.
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Know thy enemy: Vikings - Ben Goessling: Jared Allen is not bitter with the Vikings for not offering him a contract extension, and is looking forward to seeing what happens after he plays out the final year of his contract.
Know thy enemy: Packers - Kevin Seifert with observations from two days of Packers minicamp.
Know thy enemies - Pete Prisco has one Viking and two Packers on the list of players whom he thinks will have breakout seasons in 2013.
Jagger was still going strong in 2004. I thought this track from the 'Alfie' soundtrack was outstanding.