My first Soldier Field experience turned out to be a success. Not only was it the coldest (-2) Bears game in history at kickoff, but they also defeated their most hated rival the Green Bay Packers 20-17. The Bears were trailing 14-3 at half to the 5-9 Packers and basically did nothing offensively. They adjusted [...]
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Danieal Manning Named NFC special teams player of the week
According to NFL.com, Bears safety Danieal Manning was named NFC special teams player of the week after returning five kickoffs for 179 yards, including the opening kickoff 83 yards for a touchdown last Thursday night against New Orleans. Danieal Manning leads the NFL this season with 29.5 yards per kickoff return (26 returns, 766 yards). [...]
Bears win 23-10 against struggling Jags
The Bears made sure they won this game, by coming out early and setting the tempo. Kyle Orton looked solid with a 85.3 passer rating, 219 yards and two touchdown passes to Dez Clark and Greg Olsen. His one mistake came when he under threw Devin Hester, who finished the game with five catches and [...]
Vasher done for the year
The Bears placed Nathan Vasher on injured reserve Saturday with a broken right hand, ending the defensive back’s season. He recorded only 29 tackles with one interception and three pass breakups. He has 18 career interceptions, but only two in the last two seasons. Nathan Vasher had surgery on his wrist earlier this season but [...]
Mike Brown, Kyle Orton sit out Wednesday’s practice
Safety Mike Brown (calf) joined quarterback Kyle Orton (ankle) on the sideline Wednesday, sitting out practice. Also out were receiver Marty Booker, cornerback Charles Tillman and defensive lineman Tommie Harris. I don’t think Charles Tillman was healthy enough to play last week, but we really need him this week. Linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer (thumb) was limited. [...]
Bears’ Hillenmeyer could miss Lions game with a hand injury
A Chicago Bears Source says LB Hillenmeyer had surgery and CB Vasher is still day-to-day. Bears cornerback Nathan Vasher remained sidelined Monday, nearly four weeks after surgery on his right wrist, and now strong-side linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is out with a hand injury. Vasher sat out during a short workout at Halas Hall, as did [...]
Bears’ Hillenmeyer could miss Lions game with a hand injury
A Chicago Bears Source says LB Hillenmeyer had surgery and CB Vasher is still day-to-day. Bears cornerback Nathan Vasher remained sidelined Monday, nearly four weeks after surgery on his right wrist, and now strong-side linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is out with a hand injury. Vasher sat out during a short workout at Halas Hall, as did [...]
Kevin Payne Named Starting Strong Safety
Bears safety Kevin Payne has been named the starting strong safety for the team, ahead of safety Brandon McGowan. “I’m just happy I got an opportunity to go out there and show what I can do,” Payne said. “Now I am just ready to go out and help the team. It’s a blessing to be [...]
Ricky Manning Jr: Most Likely Chicago Bear to Be Traded
Do you think the Chicago Bears will trade Ricky Manning Jr? Yes, it sure seems like he is the odd man out. Ricky Manning Jr. signed with the Chicago Bears in 2006, he set a career high, and he tied for the team lead and tied for 10th in the NFL with five INTs In [...]
