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Lovie: 'It's coming directly from me'
Lovie: 'It's coming directly from me'
The most noticeable difference in the defense as the 3-1 Bears prepare for Sunday's revenge game against the Falcons has been the ability to close out games. "Coach is doing a pretty good job with the defensive play-calling because this is what he does, this is his baby," end Adewale Ogunleye said. "This is natural for him."
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The Bears Den - 10/12/09
Windy City Gridiron — ... their receivers, thus why they passed on Braylon Edwards. Adrian Peterson's injury might force a running back reshuffle. Bears in Brief: All about the LB's. This article discusses Lovie's perspective on challenging plays. Chicago Tribune Steve Rosenbloom has an excellent article on Chicago sports.....great read.  Ask Dan Pompei: All about the LB's. Lovie Smith is ready to face off against the Falcons. Daily Herald ...

Monday's Bears-Falcons links
Nick Friedell's Blog - ESPN Chicago — Finally! That bye week felt like it lasted forever. Let's take a spin around the Internet and see what people are saying in advance of Sunday night's Bears/Falcons game ... Lovie Smith's defense is closing out games -- something that didn't always happen last year. Chicago Tribune Brad Biggs tries to explain exactly what a No. 1 receiver is. He says the team doesn't have one at the moment. I agree with him. Sun-Times The Bears' secondary may have some problems with Falcons WR Roddy White on Sunday. He had a monster day against the ...

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