When a season opens up with as many high expectations as the Bears did, it's not hard to start the finger-pointing game when things go wrong. We have all taken the time to try and pin-point things, but that task can be a bit overwhelming. Enter Bears writer JeffDickerson : (an excerpt): Football is the ultimate team game. You win as an organization, you lose as an organization. Instead...
November 19, 2009, 5:25 PM ETBears deny rift with NBCBy JeffDickersonESPNChicago.comCutler With Positive OutlookBears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to keep the positives in mind as the Bears struggleTags: LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The deny any rift with NBC after it was reported the team turned down the network's request to interview general manager Jerry Angelo, coach Lovie Smith and quarterback...
... goes all the way to the top. Bob LeGere: Cutler can and should control his picks. ESPN ChicagoJeffDickerson discusses the 2009 and the 2007 Bears' squads.
November 9, 2009, 4:58 PM ETBears' Harris apologizes for incidentBy JeffDickersonESPNChicago.comLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- defensive tackle said he's embarrassed and apologized for punching guard in the head early in the Cards' 41-21 win at Soldier Field on Sunday.ESPNChicago.com Bears blog The latest news from Bears beat reporter JeffDickerson. "I was embarrassed, especially...
Updated: November 11, 2009, 4:42 PM ETSource: Harris won't be suspended By Mike SandoESPN.com The punch threw Sunday during the ' 41-21 defeat to the will not prevent the defensive tackle from playing Thursday night.ESPNChicago.com Bears blog The latest news from Bears beat reporter JeffDickerson. The NFL might fine Harris, but there will be no suspension for punching Cardinals guard...
Updated: November 9, 2009, 1:01 PM ETWolfe hospitalized with kidney injury By JeffDickersonESPNChicago.com CHICAGO -- running back remained hospitalized Monday after suffering a kidney injury in the 41-21 loss to the on Sunday, a league source confirmed.According to the source, Wolfe is expected to return at some point this season, and may end up missing only a handful of games.The Bears...
With a post-game press conference that will forever transcend time, the 2006 game between the Bears and the Cardinals was one for the ages. Undefeated to that point, but down 20 points at halftime, the Bears needed miracles to win that game. Of course, they got 'em. JeffDickerson reminisces : Rex Grossman tossed four interceptions, but got bailed out by two defensive scores by Mike Brown...
... Bears dropped like a rock in the ESPN Power Rankings. Are Tommie Harris' days numbered in Chicago? JeffDickerson thinks so. SportingNews Our very own wiltfongjr gives his assessment of the Cincy game - Don't miss it.
... council members are making a big mistake and squandering an opportunity because of petty politics. JeffDickerson even made the Doraville City Council his losers of the week for putting out this press release! Of course, none of them would have to live within a mile of a monster football stadium. A clip of the show is below:
... has been a sticking point for the Bears' offense this week. Thursday's practice update from JeffDickerson. Sporting News Our very own wiltfongjr gives his Bearprint for Success against the Bengals.
We all remember the confusion and mayhem during the Roddy White touchdown play, in which Chicago linebacker Nick Roach seemed to not know up from down. Today, JeffDickerson lets us in on a little more detail from that play . The confusion on the field -- especially on the Roddy White touchdown -- was because of a delay in receiving the call from the sidelines, not an error by the middle...
As the Bears took the practice field this afternoon, some of the beat writers are giving us updates via Twitter. Brad Biggs lets us know that Hunter Hillenmeyer is suited up, but Adrian Peterson is not. It's the first time HH has practiced since Seattle. Also from Biggs, and I'll quote him on this: "Early indication is Frank Omiyale will start at left guard Sunday at Cincy." JeffDickerson...
Updated: October 21, 2009, 2:20 PM ETOchocinco praises Tillman, Bears By JeffDickersonESPNChicago.com LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- receiver touched on a variety of topics during a conference call with Chicago media members on Wednesday.ESPN 1000, ChicagoCincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco talks to Waddle & Silvy about Twitter trash-talking with Jay Cutler.Ochocinco began by raving about...
... league in rushing stats. ESPN Chicago Jason McKie is a fan of Ochocinco's tweet war with Cutler. JeffDickerson levels a well-placed shot at Ron Turner.
Updated: October 21, 2009, 5:44 PM ETTinoisamoa (knee) done for the season By JeffDickersonESPN.com LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Strongside linebacker 's injured right knee will require surgery, forcing the veteran to miss the rest of the season, according to Bears head coach Lovie Smith."It's a shame you didn't get a chance to see Pisa play for an extended period of time," Smith said. "He's...
