Chicago Bears
-
Things not likely to go Bears' way againSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - The Bears' schedule has been lurking for months, waiting to be picked and picked at, torturing with its brutal start, and tempting with it's seemingly easy second half. ...
-
Angelo expects Forte to have a big yearSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - Publicly, Bears general manager Jerry Angelo has put a hold on the contract extension talks involving running back Matt Forte. Privately it wouldn't be a surprise if Ang...
-
Factors just not in Briggs’ favorSep 05, 2011 12:00 am - The Bears and I finally agree on one of these contract controversies. A few years ago I didn’t think Brian Urlacher deserved more money with multiple years left on his d...
-
New Bear Brandon Meriweather 'a certified playmaker'Sep 05, 2011 12:00 am - Even though he was a Pro Bowl selection in each of the past two seasons, Brandon Meriweather wore out his welcome with the Patriots. But now he's looking forward to doin...
-
Bears’ Briggs says request ‘necessary’Sep 05, 2011 12:00 am - Six-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs, who missed the final three preseason games with a bruised knee, says he will play in Sunday’s season opener against Atlanta. T...
-
Bottom line: Can Meriweather play?Sep 04, 2011 12:00 am - Bears' fans began pining for Brandon Meriweather as soon as New England released him. Apparently the Bears did, too, because they came to terms with him on a one-year co...
-
Bears WR Sanzenbacher not a no-name anymoreSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - You can call him “Sanzendinger,” or just “Dinger,” as the Bears' training staff does. Or you can call him “Sanzenwhacker,” as some members of the media did in training ...
-
New Bear Brandon Meriweather has 12 interceptions in last 3 seasonsSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - The Bears agreed to terms with two-time Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather on a one-year contract Sunday. Meriweather, a former first-round pick, was cut by the Patrio...
-
The SoapboxSep 03, 2011 5:00 am - Talk in circles: Elgin canceled plans for a roundabout at a Dundee Avenue and Summit Street because it couldn’t acquire the needed property. But roundabouts can work bea...
-
RB Taylor, TE Clark, DT Harrison among those cut by BearsSep 03, 2011 12:00 am - The Bears parted ways with three veterans — running back Chester Taylor, tight end Desmond Clark and defensive tackle Marcus Harrison — on Saturday, getting down to the ...