Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
We got a couple of things to bring your way this afternoon... Center Olin Kreutz returned to work this afternoon, after missing the first two days of practice this week, but Desmond Clark remains sidelined. And not only is he still sidelined, he may miss Sunday's game against the Eagles . Also, from the Bears vs NBC silliness that has been a focus of interest, the team issued a statement this afternoon...
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
....where we damn near choked on our dinner when we heard Lovie say that the Bears are still a running team. ChicagoBears.com Jerry Angelo's weekly Q&A. Cutler is working to reduce interceptions in the red zone. Chicago Sun-Times Neil Hayes: We deserve better than this. Mike Mulligan: Hey Bears, running is passe. Dan Cahill: Is there one positive thing to say about these Bears? The Bears turned...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
SAN FRANCISCO – Vernon Davis' assessment of the Bears' defensive line evidently reached Chicago. During pregame warmups, Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye approached Davis and got in his face. The two exchanged a few heated words before Bears center Olin Kreutz entered the conversation and pulled Ogunleye away. Davis, of course, called out the Chicago defensive line earlier in the week by...
Revenge Of The Birds (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Arizona Cardinals Chicago Bears 4-3 4-3 Time: 2:00 PM ET TV: FOX Weather: 61°F, 10% Rain Sirius: 713(Diretv) Location: Chicago, IL Online: Game Center Stadium: Soldier Field Since '01: 0-3 Favorite: Bears SBNation: Windy City Gridiron Cardinals vs Bears coverage Who Has the Edge? Pos. Edge Analysis QB Jay Cutler can be one of the best quarterbacks in the league when he wants to be - will it be...
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
....where we just got back from a wedding and need to get up early tomorrow AM for MN deer season opener - therefore, we're going to bed and you can come up with your own damn one-liner. ChicagoBears.com Lovie Smith is still friends with Kurt Warner. Thanks, Larry! The official injury report for the Bears and Cardinals. Chicago Sun-Times The Bears are forced to play solitaire. Or football. Olin Kreutz's...
Revenge Of The Birds (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Let's take a look at the Cardinals / Bears match up to see who has the edge. Pos. Edge Analysis QB Jay Cutler can be one of the best quarterbacks in the league when he wants to be - will it be on Sunday? Meanwhile, Kurt Warner is coming off quite possibly his worst game as a Cardinal, and needs to prove why he returned to the team for another two years. RB Split Although Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower...
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP Browse more photos » In the NightLink last night I looked at a Brad Biggs article that touched on, among other things, blitz pick ups. More often that not when you see a QB get sacked fans quickly jump to the conclusion that one of the offensive lineman blew an assignment. While that may be true, it's not always the fault of the specific lineman that was...
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Browse more photos » I found a story by Brad Biggs that I thought showed some interesting numbers . Sacks allowed thus fa r: Orlando Pace: 2 1/2 Greg Olsen: 2 Garrett Wolfe: 2 Chris Williams: 1 Roberto Garza: 1/2 Olin Kreutz: 1/2 Frank Omiyale: 1/2 We will be seeing Josh Beekman in action Sunday, and Beekman only allowed 1.5 sacks all season last year....
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Pisa Tinoisamoa will have season-ending knee surgery, reported by the Trib. Lovie Smith said linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa will go ahead with season-ending knee surgery. Tinoisamoa played in just two games after signing a one-year contract with the Bears . Hunter Hillenmeyer practiced today, but was limited. Either he or Jamar Williams will play in place of Tinoisamoa. Brad Biggs reports that the offensive...
Field Gulls (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
Gus Bradley's play design is clearest if I knock out the offense and just show the defense. It's another little wrinkle that turns on the versatility of Darryl Tapp and Aaron Curry . The play turned into a run stuff that caught Matt Forte for a loss of one, but it would have crushed a pass too. Call it a blitz if you will, but Seattle ripped through the Bears offense with only four pass rushers. Here's...
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
....where we're baffled by the Bitter Betty's calling out the Bears. In The Den Chicago Sun-Times Mark Anderson received a package from the NFL on Wednesday. Let's not rush to judgment on the Bears' run game. Run-challenged Bears are losing their balance. Jay Cutler talks about how painful it would be to play with a cracked rib. Chicago Tribune The win over the Steelers is one of Lovie's top five wins....
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
....where we pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. In The Den 670 The Score Laurence Holmes has some musings on the upcoming game. ChicagoBears.com The Bears' defense is confident..... oh boy. Chicago Sun-Times What does it cost to attend a game at Soldier Field? Chicago Tribune Jay Cutler vs. Aaron Rodgers adds another dimension to the Bears - Packers rivalry. Lovie Smith...
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
On and off the field he sets the tone Olin Kreutz has been a constant, never wavering, exceedingly consistent, and always there. For 12 seasons now, while snapping to 18 quarterbacks, Kreutz has been the largest presence in the locker room, and one of the largest on the field.
Bears Backer (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
The Bears have announced their captains for the 2009 season: Olin Kreutz, Jay Cutler, Brian Urlacher, Adewale Ogunleye and Patrick Mannelly. These captains have a combined 14 Pro Bowl appearances between them (Kreutz 6, Urlacher 6, Cutler 1, Ogunleye 1). Bearsbacker.com: It's THE Blog For Any Chicago Bears Fan.It has all the stuff you want to know about the Chicago Bears and it is created by me.It...
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 09/08/2009
The Bears revealed the depth chart this evening, via t his interactive chart. I'll list the starters, but you can visit the team's official site for the full depth. Offense WR: Earl Bennett LT: Orlando Pace LG: Frank Omiyale C: Olin Kreutz RG: Roberto Garza RT: Chris Williams TE: Greg Olsen WR: Devin Hester QB: Jay Cutler FB: Jason McKie RB: Matt Forte Defense LCB: Trumaine McBride LE: Adewale Ogunleye...
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