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Hello everybody, I'm Mike and I am a long-time Chicago Bears fan.

I have no formal journalistic training or experience, and I never have played organized football. But I do enjoy writing, and I enjoy discussing the Chicago Bears. My goal here is to spark intelligent thought and discussion.

This profile is likely to expand further as I get settled in here.

Mike's Recent Articles

MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 30: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears eludes Darren Sharper #42 of the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome on November 30, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Jay Cutler, Matt Forte Could Give Chicago Bears a New-Look Offense

Published 5 months ago
798 reads 1 comments

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 30: John Gilmore #85 of the Chicago Bears blocks against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field on December 30, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bears Looking for Blocking Specialist

Published 6 months ago
189 reads 2 comments

LAKE FOREST, IL - MAY 01: (L-R) Dave Peck #75, Marcus Freeman #58, Jarron Gilbert#73 and Al Afalava #46 of the Chicago Bears participate in a special teams drill during a rookie mini-camp practice on May 1, 2009 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago's Rookie Class Could Push Well-Paid Veterans

Published 6 months ago
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CHICAGO - DECEMBER 4: Safety Mike Brown #30 of the Chicago Bears lines up against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 4, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Packers 19-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Life After Mike Brown: Bears Still Searching For Solution at Free Safety

Published 6 months ago
430 reads 4 comments

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by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Mike, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Paul
5 months ago

Mike-
Please check out my slide show on some of the best Knuckleballers of all time.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175021-the-best-knuckleballers-of-all-time
by Andy
6 months ago

Here's a look at the NFC North's best players at each position as well as an outlook to their 2009 seasons! Take a look!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170407-2009-nfc-north-all-pro-team
by Bryn
6 months ago

I've always been fascinated by quarterbacks. I've ranked the ten greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, as well as the ten greatest individual seasons by a quarterback in NFL history. This is a new one....

Here I have compiled a list of the ten most successful signal callers during the most important time of the year--in the postseason.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/166734-the-10-greatest-postseason-quarterbacks-in-nfl-history
by Bryn
7 months ago

With the Phillies' quest to defend their world championship starting tomorrow night, I was inspired to compose the ultimate top 20 list--my 20 greatest moments as a Philadelphia sports fan.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/151016-the-ultimate-list-my-20-greatest-moments-as-a-philadelphia-sports-fan
by Joey
7 months ago

JAY CUTLER IS NOW A BEAR.....WOW!!!!!
by Matt
7 months ago

Hey Mike I just finished up the WR analysis tell me what you think. Thanks.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143920-chicago-bears-off-season-analysis-the-wide-receivers
by Kristin
7 months ago

Hey I don't know if you noticed but your article was quoted on msnbc with an article entitled "a cutler above the rest"

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29737813/
by Joey
8 months ago

Well fellow Bears fans and fanatics Free agency starts in few hours, Lets see what madness unfolds this year and if Jerry Angelo finally sinks this Bears ship, Take care..Joey
by T.W.
10 months ago

Welcome Mike,

TW Krems here. I am the Chicago Bears Community Leader. If you ever have any questions just let me know.

Your first article is a good one. The best way to get reads is to post the link on other members profiles. While there be sure to become their fans as that is the best way to earn your own. That is one of the ways to move up the writer rankings, that is if you care about your ranking:). Also the better quality of articles, the comment threads in your articles and the comments you leave on others help move up.

I would like to help promote this article as I enjoyed it and woulod like to see a great Bears article get some attention when the focus is now on the playoff teams. Let me know if that is ok with you.

Happy New Year!

TW

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Bears Looking for Blocking Specialist

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