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Brandon Marhsall Calls Chicago Bears Vs Green Bay Packers Rematch ‘Personal’
December 13th, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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Sunday will mark the "biggest game" of Brandon Marshall's career and he also considers it "personal."
The Chicago Bears will have a rematch with the Green Bay Packers, and if anyone remembers the first meeting, it wasn't pretty for Chicago fans.
"I had this game marked since we played them last. I...
Chicago Bears’ Earl Bennett Status Uncertain for Sunday
December 6th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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Earl Bennett left the Chicago Bears' loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week in the first half after suffering a concussion.
We here at Bears 101 already alluded to the fact that the Bears wouldn't bring in additional help at the position, but the team will be undermanned at the wide...
Lovie Smith Says Chicago Bears Won’t Sign Free Agent Receiver
December 4th, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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The Chicago Bears can't stay healthy at the wide receiver position. Brandon Marshall has remained healthy and on the field *knock on wood* but options two through four have each missed at least one game.
Despite multiple receivers going down for various reasons, Bears head coach Lovie Smith insists that the...
Eric Weems to Receive Larger Role Due to Devin Hester Concussion
November 28th, 2012 at 9:16 AM
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This offseason, the Chicago Bears brought in wide receiver/return specialist Eric Weems via free agency from the Atlanta Falcons. The question heading into the season was simply: why?
It was originally thought that Devin Hester was being removed from return duties and the team would focus more on him becoming the...
Chicago Bears Vs. Minnesota Vikings: Week 12 Injury Report
November 25th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Chicago Bears
Pos
Player
Injury
NFL Status
LB
Lance Briggs
THUMB
PROBABLE
QB
Jason Campbell
RIBS
PROBABLE
QB
Jay Cutler
CONCUSSION
QUESTIONABLE
TE
Kellen Davis
ANKLE
QUESTIONABLE
WR
Alshon Jeffery
KNEE
OUT
G
Lance Louis
ANKLE
PROBABLE
WR
Brandon Marshall
SHOULDER
PROBABLE
DE
Shea McClellin
CONCUSSION
PROBABLE
DT
Stephen Paea
SHOULDER
PROBABLE
DE
Julius Peppers
THIGH
PROBABLE
DT
Matt Toeaina
CALF
PROBABLE
Minnesota Vikings
Pos
Player
Injury
NFL Status
DE
Jared Allen
SHOULDER
PROBABLE
WR
Stephen Burton
ANKLE
PROBABLE
DT
Letroy Guion
FOOT
QUESTIONABLE
WR
Percy Harvin
ANKLE
OUT
WR
Michael Jenkins
FOOT
PROBABLE
G
Charlie Johnson
TOE
QUESTIONABLE
P
Chris Kluwe
LEFT KNEE
PROBABLE
RB
Adrian Peterson
ANKLE
PROBABLE
CB
Antoine Winfield
KNEE
PROBABLE
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What a difference a few weeks make. Not long ago, the Bears' injury report was virtually empty. They did a great job of limiting their...
Chicago Bears to Be Without Rookie WR Alshon Jeffery Again
November 21st, 2012 at 8:44 AM
After breaking his hand a few weeks ago, Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was anxious to get back to playing football. The team was glad to have him back as well as he's another option opposite Brandon Marshall.
The much anticipated return didn't last long as Jeffery left Monday...
Brandon Marshall Very Frustrated After Chicago Bears Loss to San Francisco 49ers
November 20th, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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Brandon Marshall was visibly upset throughout the Chicago Bears loss to the San Francisco 49ers Monday night, and his frustration escalated near the end of the game when he couldn't corral a pass along the sideline.
First reports said Marshall became involved in a verbal altercation with teammate Matt Forte following...
Chicago Bears’ Alshon Jeffery: Fantasy Football Buy NOW
November 7th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Although there is a slight chance Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Alshon Jeffery could return Sunday night against the Houston Texans, it isn't likely. Chances are, Chicago will keep Jeffery out against Houston to let his hand fully heal. He'd be ready next week for the San Francisco 49ers.
"Alshon Jeffery...
Chicago Bears Don’t Expect Johnny Knox to Play This Season
October 31st, 2012 at 1:23 PM
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The Chicago Bears placed wide receiver Johnny Knox on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list during training camp in hopes he may be ready to play at some point this season.
Unfortunately for Knox, that doesn't seem to be the case.
Knox lost 30 pounds off his 6-0, 185-pound frame after...
Chicago Bears to Get Wide Receiver Alshon Jeffery Back Very Soon
October 31st, 2012 at 9:23 AM
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Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears passing game should get some relief soon with rookie wide receiver Alshon Jeffery set to make a return to the Chicago Bears soon.
Although Jeffery won't play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, he should be ready to go the following week against the Houston Texans....
Chicago Bears Vs. Detroit Lions: Week 7 Injury Report
October 22nd, 2012 at 12:56 PM
The Chicago Bears are coming off their bye week and were even given an extra day to study the Detroit Lions. The division rivals square off on Monday Night Football tonight on ESPN.
Here's the injury report for tonight's contest.
Chicago Bears
Pos
Player
Injury
NFL Status
WR
Devin Hester
QUADRICEPS
PROBABLE
WR
Alshon Jeffery
HAND
OUT
CB
Sherrick McManis
HIP
QUESTIONABLE
Detroit Lions
Pos
Player
Injury
NFL Status
DE
Cliff Avril
BACK
PROBABLE
CB
Bill Bentley
SHOULDER
DOUBTFUL
S
Louis Delmas
KNEE
PROBABLE
CB
Jacob Lacey
CONCUSSION
OUT
DE
Ronnell...
Brody Eldridge Wants to Play Fullback: Chicago Bears Should Use Split Backs Instead
October 16th, 2012 at 10:17 AM
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With Evan Rodriguez having been slowed by injuries to this point in the season, the Chicago Bears have lined up tight end Kyle Adams in the backfield on occasion.
Chicago recently signed tight end Brody Eldridge, who said he would "love" to play fullback for the Bears.
The 6-5, 265-pound Eldridge hasn't...
Chicago Bears General Manager Phil Emery Squashes Plaxico Burress Rumors
October 11th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
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Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said Wednesday that he's happy with the teams' current group of wide receivers.
Pretty much, Emery all but officially said the team isn't interested in the services of free agent Plaxico Burress, who said he wanted to join the Bears. The report came about following...
Plaxico Burress Wants to Join the Chicago Bears
October 10th, 2012 at 7:48 AM
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If the Chicago Bears are searching the free agent market for a replacement wide receiver while Alshon Jeffery is out with a fractured hand, veteran Plaxico Burress has made it clear that he wants to be a Bear, saying he'd be honored to receive a phone call from the team.
"For...
Alshon Jeffery Has Right Hand Fracture
October 9th, 2012 at 2:02 PM
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery suffered a fracture in his right hand during Sunday's 41-3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jeffery injured the hand on his second career touchdown reception at the very beginning of the fourth quarter.
The hand swelled and was in a cast after the game, and the...
Devin Hester’s Role in the Offense
October 1st, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Devin Hester started the year at the Chicago Bears' No. 2 wide receiver opposite Brandon Marshall. Although he has lined up opposite Brandon Marshall to start the game, he's seen his playing time diminish through the first three weeks.
In fact, against the Rams he was only on the field for...
Jay Cutler Confident Heading to Lambeau Field
September 13th, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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The new offense the Chicago Bears boast has quarterback Jay Cutler as confident as ever heading up to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers.
He's so confident that he uttered two simple words when asked about the possibility of physical coverage from Green Bay's defenders on his receivers.
"Good...
Fantasy Football Week 2: Top Waiver Pickups
September 11th, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Week 1 is officially over. Some studs showed up to play (Arian Foster and Ray Rice) while others floundered in their season debuts (Chris Johnson).
We saw some surprise performances (Kevin Ogletree) and those who trusted rookies either looked really good (Robert Griffin III) or really bad (Trent Richardson).
Remember fantasy owners,...