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Jordan Howard Named to NFC’s Pro Bowl 2017 Roster

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard has been selected to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday. The Bears' official Twitter account celebrated the accomplishment while sharing the 22-year-old's statistics: Howard will replace David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals, who suffered a knee injury in Week 17. Howard was a fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft and started the season third on Chicago's depth chart behind Jeremy Langford and Ka'Deem Carey. However, injuries thrust him into the spotlight, and he never looked back. He first broke out against the Detroit Lions in Week 4, when he totaled 111 rushing ...

Bears’ Jordan Howard Posts Franchise Rookie Rushing Record

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard's 1,313 rushing yards in 2016 marks the most for a rookie back in the franchise's history, per NFL Communications. The effort moved him past longtime Bears tailback Matt Forte's previous record of 1,238 yards in 2008. In addition to his rookie rushing record, Howard added multiple other accolades during the 2016 season. By gaining 202 yards from scrimmage in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, Howard became the youngest player in team history to surpass 200 scrimmage yards in a game at 21 years, 363 days of age. He also posted the most 100-plus-yard rushing games (seven) by ...

Alshon Jeffery Guarantees Bears Will Win Super Bowl Next Season

The Chicago Bears finished their abysmal 3-13 season with a 38-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but wide receiver Alshon Jeffery sees a Lombardi Trophy in the team's near future. "I guarantee you we are going to win the Super Bowl next year," he said after the game, per Adam Hoge of WGN Radio. Jeffery may not even be with the Bears next season, as he is set to become a free agent in March, per Spotrac. The receiver also said his future is up to his agent and general manager Ryan Pace, per Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune. Jeffery didn't ...

Bears Players Quitting on the Field Is Completely Inexcusable in the NFL
Compete. Run to the ball. Play with technique. And have some pride. Really, that’s all it takes when you line up to play in the NFL. Give yourself a chance to win and act like a pro on the field. Don’t loaf. Don’t take plays off. An
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Fed-Up Bears Fans Are Now Burning Jay Cutler Jerseys
I expected anti-Jay Cutler chatter to become a full-fledged movement after Sunday night. What I did not expect, however, was the first wave of backlash to show up practically on my doorstep. Nonetheless, the hapless Chicago Bears were spitted and fon
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How the Chicago Bears Can Salvage 2014 Season After Horrific Loss to Packers
The only thing the Chicago Bears can do to salvage the 2014 NFL season is to win out and make the playoffs, but we all know that’s not happening. Locking down a spot in the postseason was a long shot before the Bears took the field Sunday night
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Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: Full Report-Card Grades for Chicago
The Chicago Bears desperately needed a win on the road Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers, but they failed to do anything right in all three phases of the game and lost by a score of 55-14. Aaron Rodgers was nearly untouchable in the first ha
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Embarrassing Loss to Packers Is Final Nail in Coffin for Trestman, Bears’ Season
There are blowout losses, and then there is the embarrassing, season-ending, coach-killing performance that the Chicago Bears put together Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. In a must-win game coming out of the bye week, the Bears foun
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Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: Live Score and Analysis for Chicago
The Chicago Bears went down by a score of 55-14 against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football and are officially 3-6 on the season. Aaron Rodgers threw for 315 yards with six touchdowns, while Jay Cutler threw for just 272 yards with on
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What Is the Secret to Bears Shutting Down Packers’ Lethal Passing Attack?
The 3-5 Chicago Bears travel to Green Bay to face the 5-3 Packers in a classic NFC North matchup.How can the Bears defense contain the Packers' high-octane passing attack? Will Rodgers read the blitz and take advantage of zone coverage? Which Bears d
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Here’s a Supercut of the 20 Interceptions Jay Cutler Has Thrown Against Packers
Green Bay Packers fans and Jay Cutler detractors received a gift Thursday night.Vimeo user Vegard Vangstad (h/t BroBible.com's Kyle Koster) uploaded a lowlight mixtape of Cutler's 20 career interceptions against the Packers.Spanning five minutes and
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5 Bold Predictions for the Chicago Bears’ Week 10 Matchup
It's Green Bay Packers week! All right, the Chicago Bears' poor record might not have you as excited about the game, but maybe some bold predictions can put you in the mood. The meeting in Green Bay has the potential to be either a season-savin
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Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: Complete Week 10 Preview for Chicago
Following an embarrassing 51-23 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8, the Chicago Bears are hoping to find new life in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers coming off their Week 9 bye. Sunday night will mark the 190th meeting between the two t
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