Bears cornerback Charles Tillman was placed on injured reserve and will miss the season finale against Detroit after breaking his ribs. Defensive lineman Israel Idonije also went on IR on Wednesday because of a foot injury. Tillman, second in the NFL with six forced fumbles, was injured during the Bears’ 36-30 overtime victory over Minnesota [...]
Chicagobears.com is reporting that Lance Briggs is going to the Pro-Bowl for his 5th straight season this year. Lance is the only Bears contributor to be selected to the Pro-Bowl this season as was the case last season. Congratulations to Lance Briggs.
This makes Lance Briggs 1 Pro-Bowl behind his fellow teammates Olin Krutz and Brian Urlacher [...]
Chicago Bears VS. Minnesota Vikings – Post-Game Picture
Wow, what an exciting game to watch. In last night’s 36-30 overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings, it was a roller coaster of events. We saw why the Bears should be a force to reckon with, and they are not. The ramifications of this win will only serve [...]
Chicagobreakingsports.com reports that Charles Tillman has fractured ribs:
Bears cornerback Charles Tillman, who was taken to the hospital during Monday night’s 36-30 win over the Vikings, apparently fractured his ribs, according to a league source. Tillman’s status will be updated Tuesday afternoon when Bears Head coach Lovie Smith addresses the media, but the injury could end [...]
Wow, who would have thunk it? The Bears beat the visiting Minnesota Vikings in OT 36-30!
Someone at Halas Hall must have been reading my pre-game picture.
More on the game tomorrow. I am going to savor one exciting win!
The Bears list of Week 16 inactives: WR Devin Hester, WR Juaquin Iglesias, S Al Afalava, S Kevin Payne, G Lance Louis, OT James Marten, DT Matt Toeaina, P Richmond McGee. Devin Aromashodu will make another start at receiver in place of the ailing Devin Hester (calf). Brad Maynard is active and will serve as [...]
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Well, despite my criticism of the Bears and their management so far this season, I am excited to watch this upcoming game. I always root for the Bears to win. If we had first and second round picks next year, I might wish for a loss to improve our draft status, but that isn’t going to happen. Even if a part of me wished for better draft status, I would still be rooting for the Bears.
So, going up against the Vikings the Bears need to do some things that they have not done or done much of this year.
The rumors are starting to swirl on if Lovie Smith has done enough to keep his job past the final two games this season. There are a number of other good coaches that will be available.
Barry Wilner, AP Football Writer, writes the following on this Christmas about Smith, and if his job going into [...]
Could Mike Shanahan be the next coach in Chicago? ESPN Chicago says that the former Broncos coach could be the next man in charge of the team. They state a source says that Shanahan is interested in the Bears job if it should be open at years end.
Even now, with a potential Monday [...]
A combination of injuries and ineffectiveness may force Lovie Smith to make yet another change at the safety position. With Al Afalava (knee) and Kevin Payne (ankle) sidelined during practice week, Smith is leaning towards starting Josh Bullocks at free safety and Craig Steltz at strong safety Monday night versus Minnesota, according to league source. [...]
