Dan Bernstein
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The Bernstein Brief: Briggs’ Admission Unfortunate, Revealing
It would be nice for a veteran leader to be engaged, even if he’s injured.
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Bernstein: No Crying For Replaced Coaches
Any improvement within league rules shouldn’t warrant criticism.
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The Bernstein Brief: ‘We’ll Always Have Pensacola’
There’s a story behind a comment from Theo Epstein on Monday.
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The Bernstein Brief: Bears’ Open Secret Revealed
It’s a “toxic environment” in the Chicago locker room, CBSSports.com reports.
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Bernstein: Thibodeau Already Pushing Too Hard
So much for the agreement forged between Tom Thibodeau and his bosses.
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The Bernstein Brief: Let Maddon Pick His Staff
This is no time to worry about feelings.
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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.
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Bernstein: Bears Outclassed, Exposed
There’s no accountability on a Bears squad that’s now an also-ran at 3-5.
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Bernstein: MLB, NBA Share ‘Regular’ Problem
For different reasons, the MLB and NBA regular seasons need to be reduced.
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Bernstein: Bears Debacle On Trestman
Chicago is 3-4, with little consistency or direction.
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Bernstein: In Jameis Winston Case, Silliness Hides Seriousness
There’s so much controversy surrounding Winston that we forget what’s most important.
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Bernstein: Bears Good Enough, This Time
A 3-3 mark and important road win provides hope for Chicago.
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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.
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Bernstein: Bears Defining Themselves
Still in search of some kind of identity, the Bears may be closer than ever to finding one.
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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.
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Bernstein: Packers Blow Up Bears Storylines
Sunday was what the Green Bay-Chicago rivalry has looked like for far too long.
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Bernstein: NFL ‘Blob’ Bigger Than Ever
There are few dominant teams or terrible teams nowadays in the NFL.
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Bernstein: Young Bears Defenders Key Crazy Win
Kyle Fuller, Will Sutton, Ego Ferguson and Co. are making names for themselves.
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Bernstein: Peterson Story Must Spur Culture Change
Sadly, in some circles whipping children is viewed as commonplace.
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Bernstein: Improbable Win Meaningful For Many
From so many perspectives, this Bears win felt like it may have mattered.