About the Chicago Bears

Fast forward to the present day and the Jauron era is over in Chicago. Gone is the ultra-conservative offensive attack of John Shoop, and enter the explosive offense of Rookie head coach Lovie Smith and offensive coordinator Terry Shea. Both minds have been greatly influenced by Dick Vermiel, which is good for the Bears who have ranked near the bottom in pass yards and touchdowns for a decade. Smith and Shea promise fans to open up the offense and throw the ball down field. Dont be fooled by the loss of Marty Booker, the Bears have plenty of talented receivers to fill the void. Receivers David Terrell, Justin Gage and Bobby Wade, will look to stretch the field for second year quarterback Rex Grossman. The addition of running back Thomas Jones gives the Bears a multi-faceted threat in the backfield, similar to what Vermiel did with Marshall Faulk in St. Louis or Priest Holmes in Kansas City.

The same Bears Defense which ranked first in the league in turnovers and scoring in 2002 took a nose dive last season. Lovie Smiths defense in St. Louis was one of the best at creating turnovers last season. His Cover 2 scheme blitzes the quarterback while dropping defensive backs into zone coverage, confusing all but the best quarterbacks. Brian Urlacher, one of the best middle linebackers in the league just signed a record-breaking contract and has vowed to earn his bread. With draft picks Tommie Harris and Tank Johnson clogging up the middle, the Bears may have the same formula that kept blockers away from Urlacher allowing him to roam freely and create havoc for defenses. The most exiting thing about 2004 for Bears fans and ticket holders is Lovie Smiths number one goal for the Bearsto beat the Packers!

SOLDIER FIELD TICKETS - Chicago, Illinois

Soldier field has been a staple of Chicago for over 80 years and home to the Chicago Bears for 40 years. In 2002 Chicago took on the daunting task of transforming a historical landmark into a modern football facility, while retaining its historical charm and significance. When Soldier field reopened in 2003 there was no doubting that city engineers, planners, and architects had done a spectacular job. Sitting on Chicagos beautiful lake front, fans will enjoy the scenic landscaping as they walk to their seats. Soldier field sports two jumbo-trons, 133 suites and over 65,000 places for fans to sit. The angular design of the seating areas provide an incredible viewing angle from any spot in the stadium, which also allowed for the preservation of the exterior wall and the signature colonnades of the original soldier field. Ticket holders should get ready for a newer, slicker and louder stadium.

Chicago Bears Resources

• Chicago Bears Official Website
• Soldier Field Homepage
• Chicago Bears Primary Ticket Sales Information