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Chicago Sports Slant: Human Turnstile Comes Back To Bears
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Human Turnstile Comes Back To Bears One of the main problems with the Bears' running game, other than erstwhile drunk Cedric Benson, was offensive tackle Fred Miller, or as I affectionately call him, The Human Turnstile. The reason for the name is quite simple. Like a Wal-Mart greeter, Miller allowed players he was supposed to be blocking a clear path to Bears quarterbacks. And now, he's back from retirement to back up John Tait and John St. Clair until (hopefully...   [read the full post]

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Rate Brown may be the Chiefs' Rodney Harrison

Original at Kansas City Star external link    Sat, Jul 4

It wasn’t until this weekend when I ran into an old college teammate who lives in Chicago that I considered the significance of the Chiefs signing Bears safety Mike Brown. Frank Barnes, a lifelong Bears fan, wouldn’t quit running his mouth about Brown.

Rate NFL Season Preview: AFC South and AFC West

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Sat, Jul 4

By Tyler Pollard Reason: Manning took the Colts on that amazing run last year wining thier last nine games to put them in the playoffs. Thier are alot of questions for the Colts heading into 2009. How will Jim Caldwell do? Will Payton Manning's knee hold up? Well how about this the Colts were 31st in the leagu...

Rate Rehab: Chicago Bears Fans Try To Work Through the Receiver Addiction

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Fri, Jul 3

By Max Kienzler The rumor mill was working overtime as people tried figuring out if Angelo could pull the trigger on a deal. I questioned the Jay Cutler move when it was made because I was pressing so hard for the Cardinal wideout. But that was OK, because next came the pipedream known as Torry Holt. He made sens...

Rate Lovie's Last Stand

Original at chicagonow.com external link    Fri, Jul 3

By Jeff Hughes When the Chicago Bears open the 2009 season at that toilet in Wisconsin on a warm September evening, it won't be Jay Cutler and new-look offense I'll be focused on.  Yes, I think the Prime Cut we see in Week... When the Chicago Bears open the 2009 season at that toilet in Wisconsin on a warm Septemb...

Rate Bears nixing Burress no surprise to Urlacher

Original at chicagotribune.com external link    Thu, Jul 2

He thinks probable suspension too much for team Brian Urlacher is all about giving second chances. He supported Tank Johnson until Johnson eventually pushed the Bears over the limit.

Rate A Formula To Predict Next Year's Super Bowl Winner

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Thu, Jul 2

By Taylor Rummel Every year, NFL teams are tasked with a similar goal: To bring home a championship. So, for example, since Philip Rivers surpassed the 3,125 yard, 21 touchdown category last year, San Diego gets awarded a point, (from the quarterback category).

Rate Bears Ring of Honor: Piccolo and Doug Buffone

Original at Chicago Bears external link    Wed, Jul 1

By Roy Taylor Brian Piccolo’s story is well known and has been documented at BearsHistory.com for a decade.  Adding him to the Chicago Bears Ring of Honor was a no-brainer. Today’s addition is linebacker Doug Buffone, who played 14 seasons for the Bears. We’re not sure, but perhaps Buffone holds the recor...

Rate Should the Chicago Bears Take a Look at Charles Rogers?

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Tue, Jun 30

By Jacob Nitzberg Rogers set the NCAA record for consecutive regular season games with a touchdown reception and was Michigan State's all-time leader in touchdown receptions (27), and 100-yard receiving games (12). In his junior and final season, Rogers had 68 receptions for 1,351 yards and 13 TDs, and w...

Past Month

 

Rate Chicago Bears Ring of Honor: Johnny Morris

Original at Chicago Bears external link    Thu, Jun 25

By Roy Taylor Halfback/flanker Johnny Morris is the latest addition to the BearsHistory.com Chicago Bears Ring of Honor. Morris began his career as a halfback but was moved to wide receiver (flanker in the parlance of the day), and became the Chicago Bears’ all-time leading receiver.  Morris’ move to f...

Rate Bears, Bills, Broncos: A Three-Way Trade Coming?

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Tue, Jun 23

By Michael McMasters While the Bears are actively seeking a WR to play alongside Devin Hester, they continue to deny any interest in Marshall.  They seem very interested in Plaxico Burress, who might not even play a down of the 2009 NFL season.  Something fishy is going on here. 

Rate Tailgating Continues to Get Harder

Original at Chicago Bears external link    Mon, Jun 22

By Roy Taylor In 2008, the Chicago Bears announced that fans would no longer be allowed to remain in the parking lots while the game was in progress, eliminating a longstanding tradition of non-ticketed fans being able to participate on gameday to a small degree. Today, the Chicago Sun-Times is report...

Rate Jay, Kyle and Rex: A tale of three QBs

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Mon, Jun 15

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By Stu Courtney Rex Grossman, shown here with the Bears, will wear No. 5 with the Texans. Interesting stories these last few days about Bears quarterbacks past and present: On Saturday, while Jay Cutler was fielding questions from kids during a hospital... Rex Grossman, shown here with the Bears, will wear N...

Rate Sporting News Puts Four Vikings in their Top 25 Players for 09 List

Original at NFL Gridiron Gab external link    Tue, Jun 9

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By Chris Boynton 15. Albert Haynes worth - DT - Redskins 16. Ryan Clady - OT - Broncos 17. Julius Peppers - DE - Panthers 18. Jason Witten - TE - Cowboys 19. Anquan Boldin - WR - Cardinals 20. Randy Moss - WR - Patriots 21. Brian Urlacher - MLB - Bears 23. Dwight Freeney - DE - Colts

Year 2009

 

Rate Bears could consider practice jersey patches, state lotto deal

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Thu, Jun 4

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And the Bears could have some new threads, too. Team spokesman Scott Hagel said the Bears are exploring the possibility of adding a sponsorship patch to practice jerseys, a move first made by the Tennessee Titans at least a year ago. The NFL tackled ...

Rate More Question Cutler

Original at Chicago Bears external link    Thu, Jun 4

By Roy Taylor Tony Dungy is joining the list of analysts that say the Bears took a huge gamble by acquiring Jay Cutler.  I say hooey.  And it wasn’t a huge gamble to NOT have a franchise quarterback for 58 years? Dear Lord, Matt Forte got dinged in non-contact practice.  It seems to be minor, keep your fingers...

Rate Opinion: Why the '09 Chicago Bears May Resemble the Pre-Train-Rex Days

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Fri, May 29

By Clay Cunningham We get off the bus running the ball." -Lovie Smith, following virtually every Bears game over the past five years. If Hester jumps out of he gate with a few deep scores early in the season, it makes teams more honest, thus creating more open space for Forte and the one-two Tight End punch of Greg...

Rate The Jay Cutler Effect: Introducing the New and Improved Bears Offense

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Wed, May 20

By Matthew Zuchowski Unlike Grossman, Cutler has displayed the consistency the past two seasons to prove that he belongs in the talks for best young quarterback in the NFL. When Grossman failed to pan out, Turner had to scale back the Bears playbook because of the inherent weaknesses of Brian Griese and Kyle Or...

Rate Looking at the Chicago Bears' Roster: What Still Needs To Be Done

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Tue, May 12

By Jacob Nitzberg The Cover-Two defense employed by the Bears is built around not giving up the deep ball.  If the Bears cannot do anything to shore up the back of the secondary, the lack of depth will allow more plays like last year's 99-yard Bernard Berrian touchdown on Sunday Night Football to happen.

Rate Opinion: What Would Ron Turner Do? Looking at the Past As Present

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Fri, May 8

By Michael Rushton The year is 2006.  Optimism is in the air around Halas Hall as the Chicago Bears' defensive performance in 2005 had just propelled them into the playoffs for the first time since 2002.  Particularly excited is Offensive Coordinator Ron Turner. 

Rate With the draft in rear view mirror, ex-Bear Mike Brown still seeking work

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Mon, May 4

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By Brad Biggs While the Bears held their mandatory veteran minicamp just as soon as possible, most teams have just gotten into the swing of things. The Bears feel good about their standing at safety even if coach Lovie Smith said both positions are open.

Rate Opinion: Chicago Bears' Draft: Day Two Results and Reaction

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Sun, Apr 26

By Max Kienzler With the 99th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Juaquin Iglesias (WR) from Oklahoma. With the 119th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected D.J. Moore (CB) from Vanderbilt. With the 190th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Al Afalava (S) Or...

Rate Chicago Bears Draft: Day One Review and Day Two Prediction

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Sun, Apr 26

By Max Kienzler So, reviewing the Chicago Bears selection on the first day of the draft, they selected ... oh wait, did I miss something? Who did we pick? But I refuse to give Angelo any credit because there was no way of knowing that Johnson would not be selected by a team in the 50-64 pick range. It was just luck th...

Rate Bears draft preview: Need No. 4 Defensive end

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Wed, Apr 22

By Brad Biggs The Bears brought a couple of interesting prospects for the later rounds in to Halas Hall for official visits--Texas' Henry Melton and Rutgers' Jamaal Westerman. Melton is a former fullback who outgrew that position. He's very raw but has some great tools to work with and could be the kind o...

Rate Bears Sign Exciting New Receiver

Original at Chicago Bears external link    Tue, Apr 14

By Roy Taylor The Bears have made The Onion.  What a great milestone in Chicago Bears History.  According to this source, the Bears have signed a dynamic new wide receiver.  A receiver that could team with Jay Cutler to create the best quarterback-receiver duo in Bears history.

Rate Bears keeping tabs on Ohio U. safety Michael MitchellVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Sat, Mar 14

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By Brad Biggs If general manager Jerry Angelo has done one thing well in the draft, it's find defensive backs in the later rounds. Nathan Vasher, Chris Harris, Kevin Payne, Corey Graham and Todd Johnson were all selected in the fourth round... Nathan Vasher, Chris Harris, Kevin Payne, Corey Graham and Tod...

Rate Podcast: Waddle vs. Wanderlei? Nightmare matchVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Wed, Mar 11

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By Roman Modrowski I hope Tom Waddle's dream doesn't portend the next radio stunt, because the former Bears receiver and co-host of the "Waddle & Silvy" show on ESPN 1000 would be in even worse shape than Harry Teinowitz if he acts out his nightmare.

Rate Podcast: Benson says Bears treated him unfairly; he may have a point

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Wed, Mar 4

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By Roman Modrowski I don't think there is a Bears fan alive who wishes Cedric Benson were still the running back here instead of Matt Forte. He underachieved on the field and alienated a fan base off the field. But still, I think Benson has a point when he says he wasn't treated entirely fairly in Chicago.

Rate Opinion: Four Down Territory, March 2: Cassel and the case of an elite player at No. 18

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Sat, Feb 14

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By Brad Biggs When the Broncos' job became available following the surprise firing of Mike Shanahan it was instantly considered the best opening for head-coaching candidates. Why? Not only is owner Pat Bowlen considered one of the better men to work for in the league, the Broncos were one of the few tea...

Rate Bears Show Interest In QB At Senior Bowl

Original at Windy City Gridiron external link    Wed, Jan 21    14 related articles

By WCG YEARGamesCOMPATTYardsComp%TDINT2005121673082,01854.2%10102006Transfer200791722912,20959.1%1062008102454363,35556.2%2713Totals315841,0357,58256.4%4729 Signing a veteran free agent such as Chris Simms is an option, but grooming a rookie QB would not be a stretch. And don...

Rate Opinion: Season over, Bears' Urlacher takes aim at his critics

Original at Yahoo! Sports external link    Fri, Jan 2

By Joe Zedalis Bears general manager Jerry Angelo didn't seem to find much fault with Urlacher this season. Is he the Brian Urlacher of old? I can't say that. Could he still make a Pro Bowl? He still has enough to make a Pro Bowl. He's still a very good football player. I have to go with what I see on tape."

Rate Podcast: 121 - Sean and Mr. Payne recap Bears/Saints then look at playoff chances and more (December 17)

Original at Bearscast external link    Wed, Dec 17

By hosts@bearscast.com (Bearscast) Episode: 121 - Sean and Mr. Payne recap Bears/Saints then look at playoff chances and more (December 17) - Bearscast 2008 Season Podcasts - Bearscast.com - Hosted By: Sean, Herman & Gabe

Rate Chicago Sports Week In Review for Dec. 8-14Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Mon, Dec 15

By Kevin Allen This week, The Review tackles Derrick Rose and Applegate, the Ron Santo/Hall of Fame issue, the Bears' quest to lose in the first round of the playoffs, the White Sox broadcasting lineup and the Cubs off-season lack of luster. This week, The Review tackles Derrick Rose and Applegate, the R...

Rate Podcast: FanHouse's Michael David Smith Previews Bears-Saints on 670 the Score in Chicago

Original at The FanHouse - AOL external link    Thu, Dec 11

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Filed under: Bears, SaintsMike Murphy of 670 The Score in Chicago asked me to come on his show today and talk about tonight's Bears-Saints game. Murph and I discussed Thursday Night Football in general, and I think we're in agreement that we're in favor of anything that gives us more footba...

Rate Gridiron Rewind Week Nine Podcast Show

Original at NFL Gridiron Gab external link    Mon, Nov 3

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By Matt Loede John Sefcik from NFL Gridiron Gab Covering and Talking About the Vikings win over Houston One game remains in Week 9, and here at the Gab we are back with another edition of Gridiron Rewind to talk about all the big matchups from the week gone by. Today here on the show Matt Loede along with the s...

Rate Podcast: Big Weekend for Ex-Bears

Original at Da Bears external link    Tue, Oct 28

Only five days from the return of the Bears, bar tabs and Jeff on the blog. And hopefully your 2008 Chicago Bears will be monopolizing the Red Zone channel I won’t be watching this Sunday. UPDATE: Add Ronny Rivera to the list of ex-Bears having exciting weeks. He just got bumped up to Chargers’ D...

Rate Gridiron Rewind Week Seven Podcast Show

Original at NFL Gridiron Gab external link    Mon, Oct 20

By Matt Loede John Bena from the Mile High Report on tonight’s Broncos-Pats Showdown Russ Loede from Bearsgab on the crazy game between the Vikings and Bears Matt Jergensen from RavensGab on the Ravens win over the Dolphins Jeff Roman from RamsGab on the Rams Upset win over the Cowboys

Rate Gridiron Rewind Week Six Podcast Show

Original at NFL Gridiron Gab external link    Mon, Oct 13

By Matt Loede Dan Zinski from The Viking Age on the Vikings last second win over the Lions Chris Harris Big Cat Country on the Jags 24-17 victory in Denver over the Broncos Jim Dubenetzky from ChargersGab on the Chargers beating of the Pats Sunday night

Rate Chicago Sports Slant: Chicago Bears: Dumbest Team In The NFL

Original at Chicago Sports Slant external link    Tue, Sep 23

By Paul Johnson Monday, September 22, 2008 Chicago Bears: Dumbest Team In The NFL I've been to somewhere in the neighborhood of 150 Bears games in my lifetime, and a more frustrating loss than yesterday's overtime debacle against Tampa Bay is hard to come by. This team is not good enough to make any mistake...

Rate Chicago Sports Slant: Week 2 Tuesday (Night) Quarterback

Original at Chicago Sports Slant external link    Thu, Sep 18

By Paul Johnson Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Week 2 Tuesday (Night) Quarterback For a team that stunned the world Week 1 by winning in Indianapolis, the Bears quickly reverted to the form I predicted prior to the season in giving one away at Carolina Sunday. Even early on, up 17-3, it looked like the Bears wo...

Rate Chicago Bears VS. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Preview

Original at Windy City Gridiron external link    Wed, Sep 17

By ChiFan13 However, if Danieal Manning is returning for us, the Bucs go from a huge problem (Hester) to a pretty big problem (Manning). We all know (and have seen) Manning’s ability in the return game. If Hester isn’t good to go, I expect good things from Manning. W-L PF PA 44 33 46 33

Rate Podcast: Morning links: Alexander visits Detroit

Original at Seahawks Insider external link    Wed, Sep 17

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By Eric Williams Alexander worked out at the Lions practice facility for the team’s coaching staff, along with former Bears running back Cedric Benson and former Packers running back Vernand Morency. Detroit is reportedly happy with the stable of running backs on the team and is just looking at potentia...

Rate Chicago Sports Slant: Enjoy, but don't expect too much

Original at Chicago Sports Slant external link    Mon, Sep 8

By Kevin Chroust Monday, September 8, 2008 Enjoy, but don't expect too much Bears fans, celebrate this win. Be happy the Bears trounced Peyton Manning and his Super Bowl-contenting Colts. Congratulate Matt Forte on a very solid NFL debut, and thank Kyle Orton for not screwing up or putting the defense in te...

Rate Opinion: Column of the Week

Original at Da Bears external link    Sun, Feb 3

The standard Super Bowl recipe -- one part chili, 99 parts testosterone -- has been spiced up this year with a pinch of "man crush." Take, for example, die-hard Chicago Bears fan Jeff Hughes, co-founder of a Web site called Da' Bears Blog. On the blog, Hughes wrote about his man crush a couple o...

Year 2007

 

Rate Opinion: We pick 'em

Original at Chicago Tribune external link    Fri, Oct 5

By chicagosports Eight months since their trip to the Super Bowl, they're 1-3, banged up in bad places, on their second quarterback, who's no better than their first quarterback, and they were just embarrassed by the Detroit Lions. Over at ESPN, it's Packers across the board, both of them.

Rate Opinion: We pick 'emVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Chicago Tribune external link    Thu, Sep 6

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By chicagosports Forget about the dream Week 1 matchup. Forget about Ladainian Tomlinson vs. Brian Urlacher or Brian Urlacher vs. Shawn Merriman or Ron Turner vs. Norv Turner or that the man's name is Norv -- short for Norval. This game hinges on one thing and one thing only. That Nike commercial.

Rate Podcast: NFL fines Urlacher $100K for unauthorized cap

Original at AZ Central.com external link    Thu, Apr 19

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was fined 100,000 by the NFL for wearing a cap during Super Bowl media day that promoted a sponsor not authorized by the league.

Rate Podcast: MostTriv #97 the Superbowl

Original at Mostly Trivial with your host Johnee Bee external link    Mon, Feb 5

At Stake: National Football League Championship Participants: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears A: Being the second quarterback to win a Super Bowl for their team B: Running for a touchdown in a Super Bowl D: ;Throwing at least four touchdown passes in their Super Bowl careers

Rate Opinion: We pick 'em

Original at Chicago Tribune external link    Fri, Feb 2

By chicagosports Little game Sunday. Maybe you've heard about it. Bears-Colts in Super Bowl XLI. The rest of the ESPN folks take the Colts. Carrot Top likes the Colts, Steve Kerr the Bears and Mario Batali likes Indianapolis, salami and cannolis, not in that order. 

Rate Podcast: Tiger and Colts and Bears, oh my

Original at San Francisco Chronicle external link    Thu, Jan 25

By podcasts@sfgate.com (Benny Evangelista) It's the week and a half before the Colts and Bears meet in the Super Bowl and the Fool is one lonely guy. No Fantasy Man , no journalism class kids and nothing to bet on . What's a Fool...

Rate Opinion: Covering the Bears coverage: TV

Original at Chicago Tribune external link    Mon, Jan 22

By chicagosports Peyton Manning vs. Rex Grossman. On Jim Rome is Burning, the title character suggested that Rex Grossman is probably pumped that he's facing Manning because Manning is the only quarterback in the NFL who could enter a Super Bowl facing more pressure than Grossman.

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