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		<title>Chicago Bears&#8217; Mike Martz Resigns: Fan&#8217;s Take</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ It's been a busy day for the Chicago Bears. Just hours after the team announced that it had fired long time general manager Jerry Angelo, offensive coordinator Mike Martz announced his resignation. After his meeting with head coach Lovie Smith, Martz announced that he would not return to Chicago citing "philosophical differences over how the team could run its offense." In a move not unrelated, quarterbacks coach Shane Day also chose to not return]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-mike-martz-resigns-fans-take/</link>
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		<title>Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo Fired</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo was fired on Tuesday after the Bears fell out of playoff contention and finished their season with an 8-8 record. Speaking of the decision Chicago Bears president Ted Phillips called it a “a difficult day” before naming director of player personnel Tim Ruskell as the interim leader for the team]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-gm-jerry-angelo-fired/</link>
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		<title>Angelo fired as Bears&#8217; GM after team crumbles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Chicago Bears won four division titles and reached the Super Bowl while Jerry Angelo was general manager. They also crumbled in a big way this season. Now Angelo's out]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/angelo-fired-as-bears-gm-after-team-crumbles/</link>
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		<title>Five Questions Facing the Chicago Bears After&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ With the Chicago Bears deciding to fire general manager Jerry Angelo, it added another question to a team that already has a lot to be answered for next season. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/five-questions-facing-the-chicago-bears-after/</link>
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		<title>Jerry Angelo fired as Bears&#8217; GM</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ LAKE FOREST, Ill. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/jerry-angelo-fired-as-bears-gm/</link>
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		<title>Chicago Bears Wrap Up Season with Victory Over&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Despite the Chicago Bears' season ending with a meaningless game against the rival Minnesota Vikings, the game might have meant something in an indirect way. First a little about the game itself. The Bears fell down 10-0 early on only to come back and make it 14-10 on a touchdown pass from Josh McCown to Roy Williams and an interception return touchdown by Charles Tillman. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-wrap-up-season-with-victory-over/</link>
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		<title>Bears-Vikings at a glance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ • WHO: Chicago Bears (7-8) at Minnesota Vikings (3-12). • WHEN: Sunday, noon, Fox. • OPENING LINE: Bears by 1]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/bears-vikings-at-a-glance/</link>
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		<title>Chicago Bears&#8217; defenders want to finish off the&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ LAKE FOREST — Although most of the blame for the Chicago Bears’ epic collapse is going the offense’s way, the defensive players insisted on taking a share of the responsibility for the six-game slide as well. “Especially the last two weeks, 38 and 35 points, that’s not going to win very many games, I don’t care who’s playing quarterback for you,” Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher said. “We haven’t gotten any takeaways in two weeks, no pressure on the quarterback. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-defenders-want-to-finish-off-the/</link>
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		<title>The more the Chicago Bears run, the more they&#8217;ve&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ When Caleb Hanie threw 36 passes in Chicago's loss at Oakland, critics howled that Mike Martz called too many passes, even though the Bears also ran for 172 yards in that game. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/the-more-the-chicago-bears-run-the-more-theyve/</link>
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		<title>Chicago Bears Injury Report, Week 17: Devin&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Read More: Julius Peppers (DE - CHI), Chris Spencer (C - CHI), Jay Cutler (QB - CHI), Lance Briggs (LB - CHI), Devin Hester (WR - CHI), Brian Urlacher (LB - CHI), Marion Barber (RB - CHI), Nick Roach (LB - CHI), Kellen Davis (TE - CHI), Matt Forte (RB - CHI), Corey Wootton (DE - CHI), Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings, Jan 1, 2012 12:00 PM CST The Chicago Bears have already been without Jay Cutler and Matt Forte, and they may be without Brian Urlacher and Marion Barber on Sunday when they close out their injury riddled season against the Minnesota Vikings. Urlacher missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday with a knee injury and Barber did not practice again due to a calf injury]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-injury-report-week-17-devin/</link>
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		<title>2012 NFL Mock Draft: Chicago Bears May Target&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Read More: Chris Spencer (C - CHI), Jay Cutler (QB - CHI), Roberto Garza (G - CHI), Olin Kreutz (C - NOS), Peter Konz (OL - Wisconsin), Chicago Bears, Wisconsin Badgers The latest mock draft from AOL's Sporting News suggests the Chicago Bears may look to take the Wisconsin Badgers junior C Peter Konz: 16. Chicago Bears: Peter Konz*, C, Wisconsin]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/2012-nfl-mock-draft-chicago-bears-may-target/</link>
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		<title>Chicago Bears&#8217; Roy Williams Wants to Stay in&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ As the season draws to a disappointing end for the Chicago Bears, wide receiver Roy Williams says he hopes to be back in Chicago next season despite his struggles. I guess the question is whether or not the Chicago Bears and their fans want him. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-roy-williams-wants-to-stay-in/</link>
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		<title>Chicago Bears&#8217; Mike Martz Wants to Return Next&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In what has been a Jekyll and Hyde type season for the Chicago Bears, offensive coordinator Mike Martz has expressed interest in returning to Chicago next season. The question is do the Bears want him]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-mike-martz-wants-to-return-next/</link>
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		<title>Week 17 NFL Picks: AOL Sporting News Expects&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Read More: Josh McCown (QB - CHI), Matt Forte (RB - CHI), Kahlil Bell (RB - CHI), Joe Webb (QB - MIN), Toby Gerhart (RB - MIN), Christian Ponder (QB - MIN), Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings The Week 17 matchup between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings doesn't exactly have star power or any playoff implication, but it is still an NFC North divisional matchup that should be buoyed by rivalry and professional pride. The Bears were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 16, and now experts are thinking they have lost all motivation heading into the season finale. Vinnie Iyer of AOL Sporting News has released picks for Week 17 in the NFL, and he thinks the Vikings will upend the Bears: Each team is on its third quarterback, as this game has turned to Josh McCown vs]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/week-17-nfl-picks-aol-sporting-news-expects/</link>
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		<title>Fan Perspective: Chicago Bears&#8217; Fan Says Bears&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ I've been a Chicago Bears' fan for over 55 years. I've been a Chicago Cubs' fan for over 55 years. I'm one of the very few people who also cheer for the Chicago White Sox as well]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bearswire.com/chicago-bears/fan-perspective-chicago-bears-fan-says-bears/</link>
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