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The loss of production from a star player doesn't always spell disaster for an NFL team.

Those who have been watching the Falcons this offseason have been wondering why the Falcons haven't made the huge splash in free agency that they could have with Arthur Blank's money and the creativity of Thomas Dimitroff under the cap.

DECEMBER 18: Johnny Knox #13 of the Chicago Bears runs during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on December 18, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Tribune's Bears columnist fields questions on Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Earl Bennett and more in this week's mailbag.

Chicago Bears wide receivers coach Darryl Drake on Sunday defended Devin Hester 's role in the offense after the team drafted South Carolina wideout Alshon Jeffery in the second round of the NFL draft, according to ESPN Chicago.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- LAKE FOREST, Ill. New Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice wants to see his team playing faster and with more explosiveness.

It's one of the best tales in all of sports. A high school football player works hard to earn himself a scholarship to college, sometimes to smaller and lesser known schools.

The Chicago Bears announced today that they have reached a 4-year deal with 7th round pick A Greg McCoy.

JANUARY 1: Devin Hester returns a punt during the game against the Minnesota Vikings on January 1, 2012.