The Chicago Bears haven’t been able to practice at their training facilities, but they could still try to organize some kind of practice sometime soon. The Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and a couple other NFL teams have gotten together during this lockout and got some practices together. The Bears on the other hand haven’t. [...]
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The Good: Top Five Bears Players Who Surprised Us Last Season
Today, The Good: Top Five Bears Players Who Surprised Us Last Season is unveiled. Let’s go down the list, shall we: 1. Caleb Hanie Hanie surprised us all when he was thrown into the fire in the NFC Championship. Replacing a pathetic Todd Collins, Hanie completed 13 of 20 passes for one touchdown and two [...]
A Disappointing End To A Great Season: Bears Fall Short Of Super Bowl Shot
The Bears lost the NFC Championship on Sunday to their NFC North rival, the Green Bay Packers. The game meant so much to both teams. Most importantly, a trip to Dallas for the Super Bowl. This was the third match up between these two teams this season and the 182nd of all time. This rivalry [...]
Week 5: Bears @ Panthers Preview
The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers will meet for only the sixth time tomorrow in Carolina. The Panthers lead the all-time series 3-2. The last time these two teams played was in 2008, the Panthers won in Carolina 20-17. The Bears will travel to Carolina to take on the 0-4 Panthers. 38 year old veteran [...]
Backup Plan: QB Josh McCown To The Bears?
Is veteran QB Josh McCown on his way to the Windy City? If so, would it be a good move by the Bears? QB Josh McCown is an eight year veteran, who was drafted in the third round in 2002 by the Arizona Cardinals out of Sam Houston State. He played with the Cardinals from [...]
Bears Should Sign QB Bulger
The Bears have Jay Cutler as their franchise quarterback, but if he goes down with an injury they don’t have much experience behind him. Caleb Hanie, an undrafted free agent from Colorado State (2 year pro) and Brett Basanez an undrafted free agent from Northwesern (4 year pro) aren’t much help. Bulger, 33, who was [...]
Caleb Hanie Ranked Last Among Backup QB’s In The NFL By Sports Illustrated
Many people believe if Bears quarterback Jay Cutler goes down with an injury than the Bears are in serious trouble. Knock on wood that Jay doesn’t. I’m here to tell you the Bears have a very good backup quarterback. His name is Caleb Hanie. The Bears signed him as an undrafted free agent last season [...]
Chicago Bears To Sign Jeff George?
The Bears, who pulled off a trade to bring in young and talented Jay Cutler don’t have a veteran to back him up. Will they add 41 year old Jeff George? The Bears had him in 2004 as a backup. I know it’s five years later, but this guy was a number one pick in [...]
Bears Player Preview: Brett Basanez
Brett Basanez is competing with 2nd year pro Caleb Hanie for the opportunity to backup Jay Cutler. Basanez was an undrafted free agent out of Northwestern in 2006. He was picked up by the Carolina Panthers after the draft was over and stayed with them until 2008. He’s played in one career game, in which, [...]
Bears Player Preview: Brett Basanez
Brett Basanez is competing with 2nd year pro Caleb Hanie for the opportunity to backup Jay Cutler. Basanez was an undrafted free agent out of Northwestern in 2006. He was picked up by the Carolina Panthers after the draft was over and stayed with them until 2008. He’s played in one career game, in which, [...]
