In this Friday edition of Bears Bites, we get you geared up for the big game Sunday between the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears. Whether it’s how the Bears plan to stop CJ Spiller and the Bills’ running game, or how players like Jeremiah Ratliff and Chris Conte are gearing up for the season, we’ve got you covered with all the latest about the Monsters of the Midway.
-We start out with our pal Dan Durkin, who broke down All-22 footage to diagnose how the Bears can contain Spiller and Fred Jackson in Sunday’s game. [CBS Chicago]
-What are the five keys to success for the Bears when they take on the Bills? Bob Warja weighs in with his thoughts on the game. [Chicago Bears Huddle]
-Jeremiah Ratliff thinks that this Bears team “could be great.” We appreciate his enthusiasm, but we may not share his opinion of the team. [CSN Chicago]
-Despite what ended up happening during the preseason, it will be Ka’Deem Carey, not Shaun Draughn, that will be Matt Forte’s backup when the season begins on Sunday. [Da Bear Necessities]
-Chris Conte knows that his reception at Soldier Field Sunday could be frosty, but he’s eager to prove that he still has what it takes to succeed in the Windy City. [Daily Herald]
-Jay Cutler’s maturity has been lauded to the point of exhaustion during the offseason, but before Sunday’s game, he’s still discussing how he has a greater perspective on things now than he used to. [ESPN Chicago]
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-How do the Chicago Tribune’s writers see the season playing out. Their picks are in. [Chicago Tribune]
-Finally, the Seattle Seahawks kicked off their season with a drubbing of the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. We don’t like to brag, but we did pick them to win the Super Bowl. [Shutdown Corner]
