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Sean Jensen

Sean Jensen is the Bears/NFL beat writer for the Sun-Times. He previously covered the Vikings and the Packers. Jensen is a graduate of Northwestern. …Read More

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  • Kyle Williams made costly errors, but he shouldn’t be crucified

    AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB: Two weeks ago, before the NFC divisional playoffs, San Francisco 49ers receiver Kyle Williams conveyed just how passionately he wanted to help his team reach the Super Bowl and make a name for himself. ‘‘I’m excited about the opportunity, and I’m going to play a role in this,’’ Williams told the Sun-Times. Did he ever.

  • Kurt Warner: Mike Martz, Jay Cutler got it right in Bears’ season gone wrong

    In Kurt Warner’s mind, former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz worked his magic during the 2011 season. Other than quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte, Warner, the two-time NFL MVP who played under Martz in St. Louis, wasn’t impressed with the talent on …Read More

  • Expect Bears GM search to pick up steam in coming week

    Two days after the Bears’ 2011 season ended, team president Ted Phillips  announced why he relieved  general manager Jerry Angelo of his duties and outlined the process of finding a new GM. At one point, Phillips was asked whether he would ‘‘break the bank’’ for …Read More

  • Sox GM Ken Williams’ son Kyle shining with 49ers

    In Kyle Williams’ family, there’s a clear sports hierarchy. “In everybody else’s mind, it’s baseball one and football two,” Williams told the Sun-Times on Thursday. “So when I made the decision — football over baseball — it was kind of an oddball decision. It kind …Read More

  • Bears should study college scouts for GM vacancy

    As they search for a replacement for Jerry Angelo, the Bears must determine the style in which they want their general manager to operate. Because in the NFL, there’s more than just the traditional approach. There’s the owner/general manager (Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys), …Read More

  • Bears had better think Tice about next O-coordinator

    As he searches for a new offensive coordinator, Bears coach Lovie Smith shouldn’t have to file a single expense report or travel too far. He can walk into the office of offensive line coach Mike Tice. Last offseason, after the Tennessee Titans requested an interview …Read More

  • Bears’ receiving corps needs a boost for 2012

    MINNEAPOLIS — As the Bears prepared for their season finale, Roy Williams gathered his fellow receivers Friday and gave a pep talk. “I told these guys this is the best wide receiver corps I’ve ever played with,” Williams said. “As a collective group, we’ve got …Read More

  • Despite 2011 collapse, Bears don’t look to be in bad shape for 2012

    In a little more than a month, the Bears collapsed from  contention to elimination. They went from controlling their own postseason destiny to grappling with the reality of a promising season lost. And while many fans are clamoring for a housecleaning at Halas Hall, numerous …Read More

  • Josh McCown shows more promise than Caleb Hanie as backup

    GREEN BAY, Wis. — Josh McCown didn’t lose faith, not in his God nor in himself. The veteran quarterback was out of the NFL the entire 2010 season, instead playing for the Hartford Colonials of the UFL before latching on with the San Francisco 49ers …Read More

    • Painful dilemma: Play through injury or sit

    Devin Hester hasn’t missed a game this season. But the Bears receiver and returner was visibly frustrated after last Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He injured his ankle Nov. 7 in Philadelphia, limiting him in many practices the next three games, before disappearing from …

    Resilient Bears insist they won’t pack it in

    The Bears pride themselves on their resilience, on their refusal to succumb to any adversity that comes their way. It’s an endearing quality, the kind of ‘‘let’s prove everyone wrong’’ mentality that carried them to the NFC Championship Game last season and propelled them to …

    Well-liked Sam Hurd found unlikely way to stand out with Bears

    On Wednesday, in the rear corner of the Bears’ locker room, as usual, were receivers Roy Williams and Sam Hurd. While most of the other players avoid the locker room when reporters are granted access, Williams and Hurd, who played together in Dallas, had been …

    Mix-up in secondary costs Bears

    DENVER — Through three quarters, the Bears’ defense pitched a shutout, limiting the Denver Broncos to 150 yards. Then with nine minutes left, safety Craig Steltz sacked and forced a fumble of Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow that defensive end Israel Idonije recovered. But the Broncos …

    Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy an unsung hero

    DENVER — Tim Tebow deserves his share of credit for the five-game winning streak the Broncos will bring into their game Sunday against the Bears. The second-year  quarterback has protected the football and provided clutch runs and passes in the fourth quarter. But what piqued …

    Matt Forte can walk, but injury still pains Bears

    In the bowels of Soldier Field minutes after a 10-3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, running back Matt Forte walked past the Bears’ locker room and headed to his vehicle with his family and friends. That he didn’t need crutches or a …

  • Special-teams star Corey Graham wants chance to play cornerback

    Even though he hasn’t started a game since 2009, Bears special-teams ace Corey Graham never has questioned his cornerback skills. Graham, who started nine games in 2008, has established himself as one of the NFL’s elite special-teams players, with coordinator Dave Toub long insisting he …Read More

  • Bears’ defensive players feel they could’ve done more

    OAKLAND, Calif. — They remained united after the game even though they had opportunities to make excuses or point the finger away from themselves. “We should have won that football game based on the way our offense played,” Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher said. “We …Read More

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