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Healthy, stifling defense key to Bears'' success in ''03.

Publication: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Publication Date: 31-AUG-03 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Healthy, stifling defense key to Bears'' success in ''03.(Special Section)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Bob LeGere Daily Herald Sports Writer

Most of the major question marks this season for the Bears are on the offensive side of the ball.

New quarterback Kordell Stewart, with his escapability and running threat, has the physical ability to elevate an offense that was 27th in scoring, 29th in total yards and 32nd in rushing yards.

But he has to adapt to a new offense and new receivers.

Both offensive tackle positions are question marks with converted guard Mike Gandy on the left side and former first-round bust Aaron Gibson on the right.

Marty Booker is a Pro Bowl performer who already appears to be on the same page as Stewart. Tight end Desmond Clark was brought on board to be a 50-catch option, but that's not a position that has flourished in any Bears offense in recent memory. Either Dez...

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