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Archive for October, 2007

Smith Endures Countless Questions About Urlacher’s Back

As the Bears enter the bye at 3-5, the talk around Bears headquarters Monday had to do with the back of star middle linebacker Brian Urlacher.  Coach Lovie Smith said during his session with the media that the LB’s back is just something he is going to have to deal with in 2007.  “First off, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 30 2007

Bears Swept by Lions; Fall 16-7 at Home

For the past few weeks the Bears offense lived by the pass. Sunday at home against the Lions - they died by it. In Brian Griese’s worst game since taking over under center for the Bears, the Windy City faithful didn’t have much to cheer about as the team fell 16-7 at home.
Chicago [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 28 2007

Despite Being on the Practice Field; Vasher Likely to Miss 5th Straight

It looks as if the Bears got some good news and bad news on Friday at their practice session.  Cornerback Nathan Vasher took part in the teams practice session, but from all indications it looks as if he will not be able to go tomorrow when the team takes on the pass-happy Detroit Lions at [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 27 2007

QB Griese Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Bears QB Brian Griese has turned the Bears offense around the past few weeks, and today he was honored with being named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.  In Sunday’s comeback 19-16 win over Philly, Griese threw for 322 yards and a score in going 27-for-41 passing.  He had a QB rating of 97.8.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 24 2007

Tommie Harris Guarantees Win, Bears Looking To Respond

Time to Respond: Someone has to step up and be a leader with their words, along with their actions of course(2 sacks - 6 sacks on the season - career high). It’s good to hear confidence, and a hunger and thrist for a win, as it will be an important game in [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Oct 23 2007

Good Teams Make Big Drives When It Counts: Clutch 11-Play, 97-Yard Drive Finalizes 19-16 Bears Victory Over Philly

Season and Playoff hopes still in tact - Team Capitalizes in Crunch Time: If the game and season is on the line, insert Brian Griese at his own 3-yard line with 1:57 to go, and watch him spark a comeback win (like his mentor - HOF, SB Winning QB John Elway). Maybe he was watching [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Oct 21 2007

Bears Get Ready For Eagles, Another Honor For Hester

The Bears are headed to Philadelphia this weekend to face the Eagles in a battle of teams desperate to stay alive in the playoff race.  The defending NFC Champion Bears are just 2-and-4 this season after last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings and are in last place in the NFC North division.  The Eagles aren’t [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 19 2007

3 Keys For Success In Sunday’s Divisional Battle

For the Chicago Bears to win against Minnesota they need to do these 3 things well enough in order for a victory to get back to an even .500, at 3-3 in the NFC North Division.
1. Establish Running Game Early: The team has it’s best success and effectiveness on offense when it runs [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Oct 14 2007

Bears Look to Claw their Way Back to .500 vs Vikings

The Bears will be looking to climb to .500 on the season when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.  It will be the third start for quarterback Brian Griese, who guided the Bears to a 27-20 win over the Packers at Lambeau Field last weekend.  Griese has completed 46-of-77 passes this season for 500 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 13 2007

Bears Hope To Be At Full Strength Against Minnesota, Team Getting Healthier At Right Time

Injury Situation: LB’s Brendon Ayanbadejo (foot) and Lance Briggs (hamstring) joined the list of soldiers who didn’t practice Thursday. Wide receiver Bernard Berrian (toe) and left tackle John Tait (ankle) again were not on the field for practice, as they were replaced by Mark Bradley (1st catch of season for 16 yards last week) [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Oct 11 2007