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Roster analysis: D-line - Dan Durkin: The Bears didn’t get the full return on their investments they hoped for on the field, and have some potential misfit pieces in their expected transition to a 3-4 scheme.
Roster analysis: QB - Not-Hub Fishbain takes a look at the Bears' free-agent options at the QB position: In a weak field, Mark Sanchez actually might be the best one available.
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2015 important dates for NFL, Bears - Not-Hub Fishbain: With the Super Bowl concluded, the offseason for the rest of the NFL officially began on Feb. 2, as did the waiver system. Sam Farmer: Key storylines for NFL in offseason.
Hard to see Bears as primetime players on TV this fall - Chris Boden: Despite the enthusiasm around here with the GM and coaching changes, it’s probably a safe bet right now that most of the Bears’ work will be done on Sunday afternoons this fall.
Jared Allen eager to work with John Fox - Michael C. Wright: It's unknown how Jared Allen might fit in Chicago's new defensive scheme in 2015, but they should be able to use the Pro Bowler's pass-rushing skills.
Plays that shaped the Bears' season - Michael C. Wright: No. 10: Jay Cutler is picked off and the Bears fall at home to the Bills.
[Video] - Making the Grade: The CSN Chicago panel discuss the Bears' running back situation; Matt Forte was third in the league in yards from scrimmage in 2014.
10 predictions for the 2015 NFL season - Bears to make a giant leap forward? Matt Forte to lead the league in rushing? [Before you get too excited, this is according to Maggie Hendricks.]
Super Bowl contributors set the bar for Bears and rest of NFL - Chris Boden: The Bears' unusually large number of UDFAs on the roster speaks to the troubles they’ve had drafting long-term contributors. David Haugh: Unlikely Super Bowl stars provide a lesson about player evaluation.
Imagine that Super game in Chicago blizzard - Mike Imrem: Unfinished Super Bowl business, like XLIX game would have been even better if played in Chicago's weather. Rich Campbell: Brandon Marshall visits with Roger Goodell during Super Bowl (non-Trib link).
[Video] Inside the Bears - Ryan Mundy shops for the hottest sneakers in the Wicker Park neighborhood with Inside the Bears co-host Lyndsay Petruny.
Patrick Mannelly leaving Score show to focus on football - Ed Sherman: Ex-Bear told listeners that his passion wasn't there to chat about other sports besides football.
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Draft preview - Greg Gabriel: Is Oregon State QB Sean Mannion ready for the big stage?
Know thy enemy: Lions - Michael Rothstein: ESPN.com NFC North writers vote Jim Caldwell NFC North Coach of the Year; Marc Trestman did not earn any votes.
Left Shark stole the Super Bowl and Twitter memes - Michael Clair: While the Super Bowl may have come down to a last minute interception, it was Katy Perry and Left Shark that stole our hearts.
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