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Bears' receiver corps struggling
suntimes.com - 12/4/2008
Bears' receiver corps struggling
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Three months ago, it looked like Kyle Orton and Brandon Lloyd had a budding relationship capable of taking the Bears' passing game to the next level. Four months ago, Devin Hester was hailed as a potential No. 1 wide receiver after receiving a $40 million contract extension. Rashied Davis, Marty Booker and rookie third-round pick Earl Bennett were considered solid pieces for an offense on the move.
chicagotribune.com - 12/4/2008
Don't look for Bears to win out
— chicagotribune.com — Bears don't play like team that can finish 4-0 > If Kyle Orton were doing the Chicago... weather forecast Wednesday, he probably would have looked at the ... (more) Don't look for Bears to win out

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chicagotribune.com - 12/8/2008
Bears surviving ... for now
— chicagotribune.com — Orton improving, but time running out on realistic postseason shot > When the Bears' ace Kyle Orton... is oblivious to adversity of any kind, good things happen. Against the Jaguars, ... (more) Bears surviving ... for now

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suntimes.com - 12/8/2008
No need to tighten up this segment of Bears receiving corps
— suntimes.com — Greg Olsen was asked if the tight ends were the go-to players in the Bears' passing offense... in a 23-10 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday. He gave a thoughtful, articulate answer about everybody from Matt Forte to all the wide receivers also feeling ... (more) No need to tighten up this segment of Bears receiving corps

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Da' Bears Blog:  A Question of Morale

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A Question of Morale
Da' Bears Blog — ... Brad Biggs rightfully kills the receivers, who have masterfully blended their inability to catch the football with their endless desire to run a route other than the one called in the huddle. When Dr. Hester is your most consistent option on the outside, you're in trouble at the position. ...

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