Bears enjoy the luxury of salary-cap spaceWhat transpires Sunday in the regular season finale at Ford Field in Detroit would appear to have deep ramifications on the future of the Bears. But only Phil Emery has any inkling of the potential outcome for key coaches and players, most notably Lovie… |
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Brandon Marshall is Sun-Times Sportsperson of YearDec 27, 2012
Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane and Bulls center Joakim Noah compare favorite late-night hot spots. It’s comical how Noah towers over Kane at the banquet table. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and Hawks captain Jonathan Toews are swapping concussion experie… |
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Brandon Marshall refuses to root for the PackersDec 27, 2012
Brandon Marshall is grateful for the free trip to Hawaii, but he hopes he can’t go. He wants to still be playing for the Bears when it comes around. “Fortunately, it’s my fourth time,” the receiver said Thursday of being named to the Pro Bowl. “… |
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Johnny Knox fights to get back on field with BearsDec 27, 2012
The Bears’ seasonlong search for a receiver to complement Brandon Marshall has been a colossal disappointment. But largely overlooked as a possible solution in 2013 is Johnny Knox. While potential is discussed with Alshon Jeffery, Devin Hester and Earl … |
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Matt Forte practices, Brian Urlacher doesn’tDec 27, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Earlier this week, Bears running back Matt Forte said that he planned on playing in Week 17 against the Lions and coach Lovie Smith said that linebacker Brian Urlacher had a “chance” of returning for the regular season finale. Things are looking bette… |
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Lions' Raiola fires back at Bears' 'clown' MeltonDec 27, 2012
ESPNChicago.com, ESPN.com Detroit center Dominic Raiola responded Thursday to assertions made by the Chicago Bears' Henry Melton that the Lions are a dirty team, calling the defensive tackle "a clown" and questioning how he could have been selected to the Pro Bowl. |
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NFC North Thursday practice reportDec 27, 2012
Let's take a quick look through Thursday's news in the NFC North: Chicago Bears: Tailback Matt Forte (ankle) returned to practice on a limited basis, giving him a chance to play Sunday at Ford Field. Cornerback Charles Tillman (ribs/elbow) also returned… |
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NFC Pro Bowl Snubs: The DefenseDec 27, 2012
Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Defensive Ends Made it: Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants/Julius Peppers, Chicago Bears/Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings Should have made it: Calais Campbell, Arizona Cardinals/John Abraham, Atlanta Falcons The Cardinals have the NFL's third-ranked defen… |
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Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk pleads guilty to DUIDec 27, 2012
JOLIET, Ill. (AP)-- Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge in suburban Chicago. |
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Peter King: NFL Week 17 PicksDec 27, 2012
Peter King, CNNSI.com Peter King: NFL Week 17 Picks |
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The NFC East crown comes down to Sunday night when Washington hosts Dallas. Peter King says the Redskins win on the back of one guy. And it's not who you might think. |
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Bears CB: Megatron is 'LeBron' of footballDec 27, 2012
ESPNChicago.com, ESPN.com Chicago Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Tillman said Calvin Johnson is "the LeBron James of football," and he's not sure how the Bears are going to contain the Detroit Lions receiver as effectively as the last time the teams played. |
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Bears S: Stafford 'kinda folds' vs. pressureDec 27, 2012
ESPNChicago.com, ESPN.com Chicago Bears safety Major Wright said the Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford is a good quarterback who can make any throw on the field, but Wright said Stafford "kinda folds" when he faces a little pressure. |
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Black Monday Is ComingDec 27, 2012
The first Monday after the regular season is usually ripe for coaching changes, and this year will be particularly active. Don Banks breaks down who's likely out, and who's safe. |
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Don Banks, CNNSI.com The only constant in the NFL these days is change, and all indications point to another active firing/hiring season commencing on Black Monday -- the day after the league's regular season concludes. While there were no midseason coaching dismissals in 2… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Cardinals have an offensive line that may be the best at making opponents look good. Bears defensive end Julius Peppers didn’t need the help. Peppers earned NFC defensive player of the week honors, after a dominating performance against the Cards la… |
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Iam Thomsen, CNNSI.com This has been the year of LeBron James, who earned the NBA championship, the Olympic gold medal and Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. And as his outstanding 2012 ends, one persistent rumor has taken hold. |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Bears safety Major Wright says the key to stopping the Lions’ offense on Sunday is simple: Pressure Matthew Stafford. Wright thinks Stafford will break down if the Bears are bringing pressure against him, and that’s the way to stop the Lions’ passin… |
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Cardinals place Rob Housler on injured reserveDec 27, 2012
Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com The Arizona Cardinals have placed tight end Rob Housler on injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury against the Chicago Bears last week. Housler was the Cardinals third leading receiver this season. Housler appeared in all 15 games this season … |
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