Dan Bernstein

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Bernstein Brief: Briggs’ Admission Unfortunate, Revealing

It would be nice for a veteran leader to be engaged, even if he’s injured.

CBS Chicago–5 hours ago

Rick Renteria. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Bernstein: No Crying For Replaced Coaches

Any improvement within league rules shouldn’t warrant criticism.

CBS Chicago–11/05/2014

Cubs president Theo Epstein. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Bernstein Brief: ‘We’ll Always Have Pensacola’

There’s a story behind a comment from Theo Epstein on Monday.

CBS Chicago–11/04/2014

Bears coach Marc Trestman. (Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images)

The Bernstein Brief: Bears’ Open Secret Revealed

It’s a “toxic environment” in the Chicago locker room, CBSSports.com reports.

CBS Chicago–11/03/2014

Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Thibodeau Already Pushing Too Hard

So much for the agreement forged between Tom Thibodeau and his bosses.

CBS Chicago–11/01/2014

Joe Maddon.  (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)

The Bernstein Brief: Let Maddon Pick His Staff

This is no time to worry about feelings.

CBS Chicago–10/31/2014

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Bernstein: Massive UNC Scandal Fails To Shock

The more we learn of schools and the NCAA, the more sympathetic we are for the athletes taking advantage of a corrupt system.

CBS Chicago–10/29/2014

New England's Tim Wright reacts after scoring a touchdown Sunday. The Patriots beat the Bears, 51-23. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Bears Outclassed, Exposed

There’s no accountability on a Bears squad that’s now an also-ran at 3-5.

CBS Chicago–10/26/2014

NBA commissioner Adam Silver, left, and MLB commissioner-elect Rob Manfred. (Getty Images)

Bernstein: MLB, NBA Share ‘Regular’ Problem

For different reasons, the MLB and NBA regular seasons need to be reduced.

CBS Chicago–10/22/2014

Bears coach Marc Trestman. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Bears Debacle On Trestman

Chicago is 3-4, with little consistency or direction.

CBS Chicago–10/19/2014

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Bernstein: In Jameis Winston Case, Silliness Hides Seriousness

There’s so much controversy surrounding Winston that we forget what’s most important.

CBS Chicago–10/15/2014

Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller breaks up a pass intended for Falcons receiver Julio Jones in Chicago's 27-13 win at Atlanta on Sunday. (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Bears Good Enough, This Time

A 3-3 mark and important road win provides hope for Chicago.

CBS Chicago–10/12/2014

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Bernstein: The Reckoning The NFL Needs

Owners and players need to be honest with one another about the dangers and appeal of the NFL.

CBS Chicago–10/08/2014

Greg Olsen  of the Carolina Panthers comes down with a 4th quarter touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Bears Defining Themselves

Still in search of some kind of identity, the Bears may be closer than ever to finding one.

CBS Chicago–10/05/2014

Michigan quarterback Shane Morris had to be helped off the field by offensive lineman Ben Braden on Saturday after getting drilled in the chin. He returned later for one play. (Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Outrage At Michigan Obscures Darker Truth

We express outrage to the visual, but it’s the sub-concussive hits that are so problematic in football.

CBS Chicago–10/01/2014

Packers receivers Randall Cobb, left, and Davante Adams celebrate a touchdown in Green Bay's 38-17 win at Chicago on Sunday. (David Banks/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Packers Blow Up Bears Storylines

Sunday was what the Green Bay-Chicago rivalry has looked like for far too long.

CBS Chicago–09/28/2014

Bears coach Marc Trestman. (Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images)

Bernstein: NFL ‘Blob’ Bigger Than Ever

There are few dominant teams or terrible teams nowadays in the NFL.

CBS Chicago–09/24/2014

Bears rookie defensive tackle Will Sutton pressure Jets quarterback Geno Smith on Monday night in Chicago's 27-19 win in East Rutherford, N.J. (Elsa/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Young Bears Defenders Key Crazy Win

Kyle Fuller, Will Sutton, Ego Ferguson and Co. are making names for themselves.

CBS Chicago–09/22/2014

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Peterson Story Must Spur Culture Change

Sadly, in some circles whipping children is viewed as commonplace.

CBS Chicago–09/19/2014

Bears tight end Martellus Bennett celebrates his go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown in Chicago's 28-20 win at San Francisco on Sunday night. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Improbable Win Meaningful For Many

From so many perspectives, this Bears win felt like it may have mattered.

CBS Chicago–09/15/2014

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