Posted by Matt Loede on October 29th, 2008 in Features
Archive for October, 2008
* UPDATE * Former Lions and Cardinals free safety Terrence Holt has been signed to the active roster.
5th round draft choice Zack Bowman will have to wait again until next year to make an game-changing impact like he did Sunday against Minnesota, as the former Nebraska Cornhusker standout will now prepare for the ‘09 campaign [...]
Posted by Russ Loede on October 20th, 2008 in Bear Insight, Features, Game Stories, Main, News, Opinions, Recap
Offense wins games, defense — just costs money.
No D, No Starting Corners, No Excuses - No Letdown:
Many expected a typical black ‘n blue, NFC North slug fest between Chicago and Minnesota. Few imagined the battle to see more than 48 points, let alone a single team reaching that mark. Even [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on October 13th, 2008 in Bear Insight
It was a comeback that should of put them at 4-2 and suddenly in control of the NFC North. Instead the Bears today are again licking their wounds and answering questions of how and why. The team seemed well on their way to what was going to be a huge 20-19 win after [...]
Good teams find a way to win. Good teams win games they’re not supposed to and beat the teams they’re supposed to. Good teams win ugly games, and games on the road. Good teams comeback. Good teams also find a way to hold on. Playoff teams do whatever it takes [...]
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One of the better matchups in week six will take place in Atlanta, where two teams that were not expected to contend in 2008 have surprising above .500 records in the 3-2 Bears and the 3-2 Falcons. The Falcons are coming off a surprising win in Green Bay last Sunday, while the Bears dominated [...]
Posted by Eric Cook on October 6th, 2008 in Bear Insight, Cook's Corner, Draft, Features, Game Stories, Inside The Bears, Main, News, Off Season Moves, Recap
Edited by Russ Loede: Kyle Orton and the Bears got off to another hot start Sunday against it’s first NFC North opponent, the winless Detroit Lions, as he led the team to victory, while topping all quarterbacks in passing yards. The difference this time, he didn’t cool off in the second half, as [...]
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Tillman and Vasher Appear Ready, Aim To Silence Loud and Roaring Lions Aerial Attack: Good news for the Bears Friday, as both starting corner backs fully participated in the team’s practice session. The recovering Charles Tillman (shoulder) and Nathan Vasher (hand) have to embrace themselves for Sunday afternoon’s NFC North battle against the Lions [...]
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(Friday Afternoon Update: Charles Tillman participates fully in practice) The Bears on Thursday suspended standout defensive lineman Tommie Harris for Sunday’s road game against the Detroit Lions for breaking an unspecified team rule. Inside team sources verified Harris’ knack for being late; which includes the standout talent and team leader showing up tardy for [...]
