Bears running back Marion Barber called it quits earlier today. His decision might have had something to do with the injuries that he dealt with over his career. In Barber’s seven seasons in the NFL, he appeared in 99 games making 42 starts. He rushed for 4,780 yards and 53 touchdowns on 1,156 carries while also [...]
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Bears RB Marion Barber Decides To Hang Em Up
23rd March 2012 by Jake Perper under Bears News
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Bears Sign Bush To A Four-Year Deal, Matt Forte Isn’t Pleased With the Move
22nd March 2012 by Jake Perper under Bears News
The Bears inked the top free-agent running back available today in Michael Bush. Bush was signed to a four-year deal worth $14 million, $7 million is guaranteed in his contract. Does this mean the Bears would be willing to part ways with Forte after this season? No it certainly doesn’t. It means the Bears are adding insurance [...]
Free Agent Frenzy: Bears Tender Kahlil Bell, Look To Be Moving On From Marion Barber
13th March 2012 by Jake Perper under Bears News
The Chicago Bears seem content having Kahlil Bell back up Matt Forte next season at running back. Bell, a RFA was tendered yesterday for $1.26 million by the Bears. With Marion Barber likely being released over the next couple of days, Bell will take over as the No. 2 back in Chicago. Barber has already [...]
Key Matchup: Bears Running Game Against The Seahawks Defense
17th December 2011 by Jake Perper under Key Matchup
The Chicago Bears offense combined to run for 158 yards last week in Denver. Marion Barber had 108 yards, while backup Kahlil Bell had 40 yards and quarterback Caleb Hanie had 11 yards. Barber and Bell had success on the ground, but mistakes in key parts of the games led to the Bears loss. Barber [...]
After Thoughts: Bears Fumble Game Away In Denver, Losing Sight Of Playoffs
12th December 2011 by Jake Perper under After Thoughts
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 [...]
Key Matchup: The Bears Running Attack Against The Broncos Defense
9th December 2011 by Jake Perper under Bears News
The Bears will be without Matt Forte this Sunday, due to a MCL sprain in his right knee. Forte hasn’t been able to practice all week. With Forte out, Marion Barber and Kahlil Bell will likely split the carries. In nine games this season Barber has carried the ball 76 times for 281 yards and [...]
Game Recap: Hanie’s Turnovers Prove Costly As Bears Fall In Oakland
28th November 2011 by Jake Perper under Game Recap
Caleb Hanie completed 18 of 36 pass attempts for 254 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in a 25-20 loss to Oakland on Sunday. His completion percentage was 50 percent, while his QB rating was 56.9. All three of his interceptions came in the first half; luckily, the Bears defense held the Raiders to only six [...]
Week 12 Game Preview: Chicago Bears @ Oakland Raiders
27th November 2011 by Jake Perper under Game Preview
The Chicago Bears (7-3) and the Oakland Raiders (6-4) will meet for the 13th time ever today in Oakland. The all-time series between the two teams is tied 6-6. The Bears were able to beat the Raiders the last time these teams met in 2007, 17-6. The last time these two teams met in Oakland [...]
Keys To The Game: Bears Need Manageable Third Downs
1st October 2011 by Jake Perper under Bears News
The Bears have struggled mightily converting third downs as of late. A lot of it has to do with penalties and just not being a disciplined team. According to STATS, the offense leads the league with 16 three-and-outs. Also, in the 39 offensive series the Bears have had, they have punted the ball after three [...]
Week Four Injury Report, Chicago Bears Edition
28th September 2011 by Jake Perper under Injury Report
The Bears were pretty hurt last week with injuries. They were without both starting safeties, a dependable wide receiver and their starting right tackle. Good news for this upcoming Sunday is that Major Wright and Chris Harris will be back at safety after fully participated in practice. RB Marion Barber will likely make his Bears debut on [...]
