Archive for December, 2011
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Chicago Bears: Despite Loss to Green Bay Packers, Backups Shine
Before this article begins, the obvious has to be gotten out of the way: The Chicago Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers and are now eliminated from the playoff picture.The Bears have lost five in a row, the longest losing streak since Dick Jauron wa
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Chicago Bears: Stop the Presses; Josh McCown Doesn’t Completely Suck
The Bears finally made the decision to bench Pro Bowler Caleb Hanie for some insane reason, citing that nine interceptions and a 41.8 QB rating in four games isn't what a starter is supposed to do. Insane, right?So Josh McCown was given the unenviabl
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Chicago Bears: It’s Time to Move on from Coach Lovie Smith
After getting off to a 7-3 start on the year, the Chicago Bears have managed to drop their last five games. Now may be the time to move on from head coach Lovie Smith.The Bears have been hurt by injuries this season, but clearly they were not ready f
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Jay Cutler Injury: Updates on Bears QB’s Week 17 Status and Fantasy Value
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler injured his thumb against the San Diego Chargers in Week 11 and hasn't played since. Prior to the team's loss on Sunday night, the Bears were optimistic about his chances of playing in the finale. It's unclear how
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Matt Forte Injury: Updates on Bears RB’s Week 17 Status and Fantasy Value
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte has missed the last three games due to a Grade 2 MCL sprain. With his Bears team now eliminated from making the post season, it seems very unlikely that you should expect him to come back for Week 17.UPDATE: Tues
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Bears vs. Packers: 9 Things We Learned from Chicago’s 35-21 Loss
Despite improved quarterback play, the end results were the same, as the Bears lost to the Packers 35-21, sending Chicago to its fifth straight loss and ending any slim hopes of reaching the playoffs.Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes and the
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Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Game Preview and Prediction
The Chicago Bears (7-7) and the Green Bay Packers (13-1) will play tonight at Lambeau Field.This marks the second time that the Bears and Packers will meet on Christmas night.The last time they met on Christmas night was in 2005 when Chicago defeated
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Chicago Bears: 5 Things to Look Forward To Next Season
The Chicago Bears have had a season of ups and downs. From starting 2-3, to winning five in a row, to losing four more in a row.The Bears now sit at 7-7 and are on the outside looking in for the playoffs. It's quite a shame too, because had Jay Cutle
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NFL Week 16 Picks: Packers Get off Easy by Facing Battered Bears
It continues to get worse for the Chicago Bears. The flip side of that would be, of course, that things couldn't be any better for the Green Bay Packers currently. Sure, they are coming off of one loss, but they are one game away from getting ba
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Chicago Bears: Personnel Who Shouldn’t Be Back Next Year
The Chicago Bears have a golden chance to make the NFL playoffs this year, but the Bears squandered that opportunity and some personnel might take the fall. While losing quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte hurt, the Bears should n
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