The Bears played the part in three important areas, but still couldn’t come up with the win yesterday in Denver. The Bears defense contained Broncos running back Willis McGahee allowing him to rush for only 34 yards on 17 carries. They shut down Tim Tebow for the most part, allowing him to rush for 49 [...]
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Can Hanie Bounce Back Against Denver This Week?
Its hard to believe this is the same Caleb Hanie that almost led the Bears to a win the NFC Championship. Despite falling short in that game, Hanie showed poise and adversity which led many Bears fans to believe in his abilities. That’s why many fans didn’t panic too much after losing Jay Cutler to [...]
Did You Know? 12/6/11
Sports Illustrated feature writer Peter King broke down the drop off between Jay Cutler and Caleb Hanie in his Stat of the Week. Take a look. Jay Cutler’s last 27 drives before leaving the lineup with an injured thumb: six touchdowns, six field goals, 10 punts, one interception. Caleb Hanie’s first 27 drives as starting [...]
After Thoughts: Bears Lose Forte To Injury and to Kansas City 10-3
The Bears defense has allowed only two touchdowns the past two games, but the team has lossed both of those games. Take away a miracle Hail Mary touchdown pass by Tyler Palko to Dexter McCluster and the Bears defense gave up three points. Brian Urlacher and Chris Conte did the right thing by batting the [...]
Expect Hanie To Bounce Back On Sunday Against Kansas City
Despite posting a passer rating of 56.9 and throwing three interceptions, Bears fourth-year quarterback Caleb Hanie showed resilience in his first NFL start. Getting his first start on the road in a tough place like Oakland, no one expected it to be smooth sailing for Hanie. Hanie tossed three first half interceptions and shook of some rust [...]
Expect Hanie To Bounce Back On Sunday Against Kansas City
Despite posting a passer rating of 56.9 and throwing three interceptions, Bears fourth-year quarterback Caleb Hanie showed resilience in his first NFL start. Getting his first start on the road in a tough place like Oakland, no one expected it to be smooth sailing for Hanie. Hanie tossed three first half interceptions and shook of some rust [...]
Did You Know? 11-29-11
In passing for 254 yards, Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie became the first NFL quarterback to throw for more than 250 yards and rush for over 50 yards in his first career start since the Vikings’ Rich Gannon on Sept. 30, 1990. Hanie’s 50 yards on the ground were the most by a Bears quarterback since [...]
Did You Know? 11-23-11
Fourth-year player Caleb Hanie will become the first Chicago Bears quarterback to make his first NFL start since Kyle Orton in 2005 opener. Orton coming to town? 4:00 p.m. ET is the end of the waiver claim process and it will be announced where Kyle Orton lands. Hanie played behind Orton in 08′, so Hanie is [...]
