September 30th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Despite needing a linebacker, it looks more and more like the Bears will NOT sign former Bucs LB Derrick Brooks: The Chicago Bears have no plans to sign veteran free agent LB Derrick Brooks, according to a league source. The rib injury suffered by LB Hunter Hillenmeyer appears minor, and the team hopes he can [...]
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Dare we say it: Bears WR Trio Making Passing Attack ‘Potent’
After leading 2 straight come-from-behind wins, Jay Cutler is on his way to achieving the out-of-this-world expectations Bears fans placed upon his shoulders. And he’s doing it without an established NFL WR on the roster…or so we thought. Cutler’s developing quite the rapport with his young, but growing, WR Corps. I offer you the following 3 examples (1 for each [...]
Bears-Seahawks Preview: Sunday Forecast Calls for Pain in Seattle
Whatever happened to the ‘high-five’? Remember that iconic gesture that used to be THE signature celebration at sporting events, business meetings and wedding receptions across the country? It’s been kicked to the curb by the back pat (the preferred TD celebration for both college and pro ballers) and the fist bump. So here’s one grown man’s (desperate) attempt to bring the high-five [...]
Bill Walsh’s Biggest Regret – Not Drafting Samurai Mike
Here’s an interesting nugget from Mike Sando at espn.com. He referenced a 2003 interview with Bill Walsh — the late, great, Hall of Fame coach of the 49ers — who was asked about his biggest coaching regret. His answer is a tribute to a certain beloved, undersized linebacker who was the heart and soul of [...]
Ogunleye Tells Booing Bears Fans to Stay Home
Chicago Now talked to Adweale Ogunleye, who says if your a booing Bears fan – stay home: Bears DT Adewale Ogunleye on the hometown fans: “Speaking of home, I can’t believe the fans that booed us. I know I am talking to a select few but please tell those fans to stay home. How can [...]
Bears Won’t Be Calling Veteran LB Brooks
The Chicago Tribune says forget about the Bears calling Derrick Brooks: Veteran linebacker Derrick Brooks said last week he expected the Bears to re-evaluate their linebacker situation after the weekend and possibly get back to him about a contract. It appears Brooks will have to keep waiting. Smith was pleased with the performance of Hunter [...]
What We Learned and What We Don’t know After Big Win
We still have a few hours to celebrate the big “W” over the defending champs before we turn our focus to the Seahawks. So adhering to most teams’ 24-hour “get over it” rule, here are a few closing thoughts on the game yesterday… 3 things we learned: 1. Johnny Knox “is no longer a rookie.” [...]
Bears’ Banter
Some news and notes, courtesy of Bob LeGere over at the Daily Herald: * Free safety Danieal Manning reclaims his starting job at free safety when the Chicago Bears take on the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. Manning’s recovery from a hamstring injury will be welcome in a Bears’ secondary that will have to face quarterback [...]
