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No defense for this mess
No defense for this mess
The temptation is to issue a threatening proclamation of sorts -- something along the lines that if the defense suffers another collapse like it did in Cincinnati on Sunday, then Lovie Smith needs the ''Jim Zorn treatment,'' meaning someone from ownership or management has to pull play-calling duties from the coach.
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Bears-Bengals one-liners
ProFootballTalk.com — ... , the first time he topped 100 yards receiving in his career. Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun-Times thinks that Sunday's loss exposed the lie that the Bears have a capable defense. DE Gaines Adams made his Bears debut and ...

The Bears Den - 10/27/09
Windy City Gridiron — ... a career game versus the Bears. Thanks, Larry. The Bears are searching for answers. Thanks, Larry. Charles Tillman is on his way to Washington, DC. The Bears sucked from start to finish. Thanks, Larry.  Chicago Sun-Times Brad Biggs: That was the worst loss I've covered in nine years.  There's no making sense of the latest Bears' embarassment. No defense for this mess. Chuckle, chuckle. The Bears' offense stunk. Great call. The ...

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