Chicago Bears News and Rumors
Al in: Jeffery to return vs. VikingsWide receiver Alshon Jeffery typically downplayed his expected return to the Bears’ lineup Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after missing two games because of a knee injury. Jeffery’s value to the Bears has been significant since the day he was dr… |
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When questioned about opponents slowing down his touted defensive line recently, Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli didn’t break down chop blocks, bootlegs or the zone-read option. Instead, he delivered one of his customary messages. “No, it’… |
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Broncos' Miller fined $25,000 for hit on FreemanDec 7, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- Denver Broncos defensive end Von Miller was fined $25,000 by the NFL on Friday for his hit below the knee of Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman last week. |
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Bears' Urlacher fined $21,000 for horse-collarDec 7, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was fined $21,000 by the NFL for a horse-collar tackle on Seattle's Leon Washington, his second fine in two weeks. |
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Calvin Johnson may not yet belong among the great wide receivers in NFL history. But by creeping up on Jerry Rice's receiving record, Johnson is getting close, writes Michael Rosenberg. |
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Bears' Jennings out, Hester probable vs. VikesDec 7, 2012
Jeff Dickerson, ESPN.com The Chicago Bears ruled cornerback Tim Jennings (shoulder) out, but wide receivers Alshon Jeffery and Devin Hester are expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. |
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NFC North Friday injury reportDec 7, 2012
Let's get inside the Friday injury report in the NFC North: Chicago Bears: Cornerback Tim Jennings (shoulder) was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, joining linebacker Brian Urlacher (hamstring) and receiver Earl Bennett (concussi… |
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The Redskins' option offense is giving opponents fits behind the play-action scheme of RGIII. Now the Ravens will be tasked with stifling Washington's well-oiled attack, says Peter King. |
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Peter King, CNNSI.com So I am fairly smitten with this option offense Washington is running, called by offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and executed with precocious zeal by 22-year-old franchise quarterback Robert Griffin III. A big test comes Sunday at home against Balti… |
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Final Word: NFC NorthDec 7, 2012
Five nuggets of knowledge on Week 14: Recent dominance: The Chicago Bears have won six consecutive games against the Minnesota Vikings, their last loss coming in 2009 when Brett Favre was the Vikings' quarterback. There might be some mild animosity dire… |
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NFC North Week 14 programming noteDec 7, 2012
If all goes well here in Week 14, I'll cover two NFC North teams live, watch another two on national television and not have to worry about a bizarre settling of December fog on Monday. Yep. I'll be at the Metrodome for the Chicago Bears' annual visit t… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway now says he regrets saying fans should get “super, duper drunk” on Sunday. Greenway, who has taken some criticism for saying he wanted to hear the home fans drunk, loud and raucous for Sunday’s game against the Bears… |
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BBAO: Nick Roach on the spotDec 7, 2012
We're Black and Blue All Over: There has been plenty of fretting this week about the future of Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, but not much attention on the man who will replace him for the next few weeks. Nick Roach is making a similar … |
