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Rod Marinelli Won’t Return as Defensive Coordinator for Chicago Bears
January 17th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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While Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery was searching for a new head coach for the team, defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli wasn't even a candidate.
When he hired Marc Trestman as head coach, the move put Marinelli's fate with the team in jeopardy, so he took matters into his own hands...
Chicago Bears Prove They Can Beat the Non-Elite in Thrashing of Arizona Cardinals
December 24th, 2012 at 12:02 PM
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The Chicago Bears kept their playoff chances alive Sunday by dismantling the Arizona Cardinals 28-13, in a game that wasn't as close as the score suggests.
The Bears improve to 9-6 on the season, but still remain behind the Minnesota Vikings in their search for a playoff birth.
The defense returned to...
Chicago Bears’ Lance Briggs Backs Brian Urlachers Comments Regarding Fans
December 21st, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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After team leader Brian Urlacher opened his mouth about the fans, other teammates are beginning to follow suit.
Linebacker Lance Briggs is the latest Chicago Bear to talk about being booed at home.
"Obviously, some people think the way it came off, they might be upset about it," Briggs said. "I understand...
Chicago Bears’ Brian Urlacher Says He Doesn’t Care About the Fans
December 17th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
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Ouch.
What more is there to say if you're a fan of the Chicago Bears. Middle linebacker Brian Urlacher has been the face of the franchise for years, and after the team lost to the Green Bay Packers Sunday, he gives the fans a shot to the jaw.
"Two of the people...
Chicago Bears: Will Lovie Smith Be Back If Team Fails to Make the Playoffs?
December 13th, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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This looks all too familiar for the Chicago Bears, doesn't it.
It isn't uncommon for the team to get off to a hot start under head coach Lovie Smith, only to taper off at the end of the year to the point where the team is no longer in the playoff...
Jay Cutler Expects to Play Sunday Vs. Green Bay Packers
December 11th, 2012 at 8:55 AM
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Jay Cutler took a vicious hit from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen in Sunday's 21-14 loss, leaving everyone worried the quarterback suffered yet another concussion.
He's had a history of them throughout his career, even going back to his Vanderbilt days, but Cutler was lucky to avoid one on this...
Chicago Bears Have Weak Plan B to Brian Urlacher
December 6th, 2012 at 7:06 AM
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Despite the injury Brian Urlacher suffered at the end of last season, as well as his age, it's rather surprising that the Chicago Bears never acquired an adequate backup to their middle linebacker for situations like this.
Doctors said Urlacher would miss about 2-4 weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Hamstrings...
BREAKING: Brian Urlacher to Miss at Least 3 Weeks with Hamstring Injury
December 4th, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is expected to miss the next three games with what sources are calling a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
The eight-time Pro-Bowler suffered the injury on the second-to-last play of Sunday's overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
It's an injury that has the potential to sideline Urlacher for...
Chicago Bears Vs. Seattle Seahawks: Keys to Victory
December 1st, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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The records may indicate otherwise, but this week's matchup between the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks is a matchup between two very similar teams.
Both key on establishing the run, want their stars in the secondary to make plays and can create pressure on the opposing quarterback with their front four....
Matt Forte, Charles Tillman and Lance Briggs All Expect to Play Sunday
December 1st, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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A plethora of Chicago Bears were unable to finish Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, but following a week of rest and practice, many believe they'll be able to give it a go.
Matt Forte, Charles Tillman and Lance Briggs all left Sunday with apparent ankle injuries, and all believe they...
Jared Allen Fined $21,000 for Hit on Chicago Bears’ Lance Louis
November 29th, 2012 at 8:30 AM
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Jared Allen's hit on Lance Louis will cost Louis the rest of the 2012-13 season as the guard tore his ACL on the play. The same hit will cost Allen $21,000.
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Allen hit Louis while blocking after an Antoine Winfield interception. Louis didn't see Allen coming, and his left leg was...
Charles Tillman Could Be Most Costly Injury for Chicago Bears
November 28th, 2012 at 10:04 AM
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Charles Tillman left Sunday's win against the Minnesota Vikings with what was thought to be an ankle injury.
Prior to the injury, Tillamn recovered an Adrian Peterson fumble, recorded two tackles, and broke up what would've been a first down pass to Jerome Simpson. He was on his way to a...
Aldon Smith Embarrasses Chicago Bears’ Offensive Line in 32-7 San Francisco 49er Victory
November 20th, 2012 at 7:33 AM
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Pancake blocks are a stat usually kept for offensive lineman in the NFL. On Monday night, Aldon Smith pancaked a plethora of Chicago Bears lineman on his way to Jason Campbell 5.5 times -- a new Monday Night Football record.
Whether he was matched up on J'Marcus Webb or Gabe Carimi,...
Chicago Bears Vs. San Francisco 49ers: Week 11 Injury Report
November 19th, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Chicago Bears
Pos
Player
Injury
NFL Status
QB
Jay Cutler
CONCUSSION
OUT
WR
Alshon Jeffery
HAND
PROBABLE
DE
Shea McClellin
CONCUSSION
OUT
DT
Henry Melton
BACK
PROBABLE
DT
Matt Toeaina
CALF
OUT
San Francisco 49ers
Pos
Player
Injury
NFL Status
CB
Chris Culliver
SHOULDER
PROBABLE
RB
Anthony Dixon
HAMSTRING
PROBABLE
S
Dashon Goldson
RIBS
PROBABLE
LB
Tavares Gooden
ELBOW, QUADRICEPS
PROBABLE
C
Jonathan Goodwin
ANKLE
PROBABLE
RB
Frank Gore
RIBS, WRIST
PROBABLE
G
Mike Iupati
QUADRICEPS
PROBABLE
WR
Mario Manningham
SHOULDER
PROBABLE
QB
Alex Smith
CONCUSSION
OUT
DT
Will Tukuafu
WRIST
PROBABLE
LB
Patrick Willis
SHOULDER
PROBABLE
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After the injury report being relatively quiet for the Chicago Bears for most of the season, now, their quarterback is listed. Jay Cutler has been declared out...
Shea McClellin Leaves Early with Concussion
November 11th, 2012 at 8:05 PM
The Bears night is off to a rough start and it may not get any easier with news that rookie left end Shea McClellin will miss the remainder of the game with a concussion.
It's not clear when McClellin suffered the concussion but he wandered off the field early on in the...
Chicago Bears Midseason Report Card: a Lot to Smile About
November 9th, 2012 at 10:26 AM
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The Chicago Bears have gotten off to a great start in the 2012-13 season, jumping out to a 7-1 record, allowing their fans to believe the preseason Super Bowl hype.
They've won big, they've won ugly and they've lost real ugly. But at the end of the day, the Bears have...
Chicago Bears Week 9 Fantasy Football Review
November 7th, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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For those of you who started your Chicago Bear studs this week, you had yourselves a great Sunday. If you're just a fan of the team, you also had a great Sunday -- even if you were facing somebody starting any Chicago Bears because a team victory trumps a fantasy...
Chicago Bears Defense Setting the Standard; Offense Trying to Catch Up
November 6th, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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For those of you who actually watched the video -- see what we did there, now you have to watch the video -- the key word by the announcer was "another."
It was "another" forced fumble by Charles Tillman. He asked whether or not it would be "another" touchdown for the...
Chicago Bears Embarrass Tennessee Titans 51-20
November 5th, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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The rule with the Tennessee Titans is to not let them hang around as they are 3-1 in games decided by seven points or less. Chicago accomplished that wish scores in all three phases of the game in the first quarter Sunday en route to a 51-20 win.
Chicago (7-1) was...
