December 30th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in 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 [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Report Says Tillman Has Fractured Ribs
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 [...]
Hester at the Top of the List of Inactives for Vikings Tonight
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 [...]
Will the Bears Replace Lovie Smith This Offseason?
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 [...]
Does Shanahan Have an Interest in Coaching the Bears?
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 night [...]
Bears Could Start Josh Bullocks, Craig Steltz At Safety
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. [...]
Briggs Regrets that He hasn’t Done More for the Bears
The Tribune reports today that Lance Briggs regrets that he has not done more to help the 5-9 Bears: Lance Briggs pointed the finger at one person to blame for the Bears’ 5-9 collapse the season: himself. “If I was a better leader, maybe we win more games, period,” the linebacker and defensive co-captain said [...]
Bears Excited About the Future at Wide Out
The Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears seem happy with how the wide out core is going despite the piling up of losses this year: If there is a silver lining in this debacle of a season on offense, it’s the play of the wide receivers. The Bears don’t have the next pairing of Larry [...]
