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Black and Blue all over: Another DL out for Vikings

03 Dec 2008 04:24:03 PST

Get this: Minnesota actually lost three defensive linemen on Tuesday. In addition to the suspensions of defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, which might be subject to legal injunction, the Vikings won't have reserve defensive end Brian Robison for at least one week.

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The not-at-all premature playoff picture: Week 13

02 Dec 2008 08:29:13 PST

Written by MJD
AFC Wildcards: Baltimore Ravens Indianapolis Colts NFC First-Round Byes: New York Giants Carolina Panthers Other NFC Divisional Champions: Arizona Cardinals Chicago Bears NFC Wildcards: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Atlanta Falcons Notes:

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Black and Blue all over: Marinelli addresses 0-16

02 Dec 2008 04:13:57 PST

Marinelli's first opportunity to make good on that statement is Sunday against Minnesota. Many of you will remember that in 2001, an 0-12 Lions team got its first victory of the season over the Vikings at the Silverdome. Cason said that victory was like "winning the Super Bowl."

Original story at NFC North .

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Photo Gallery: Bears vs. Vikings

01 Dec 2008 07:20:00 PST

Written by Bear Report Staff
The Chicago Bears could have stamped their ticket for the playoffs with a W Sunday in Minnesota, but they were unable to come through. Their chances for the playoffs are now quite slim. Here is a photo gallery highlighting some of the game action from a rough 34-14 loss to the Vikings in prime t...

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Black and Blue all over: Columnists opine

01 Dec 2008 06:30:00 PST

David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune thought the play before the Vikings' 99-yard touchdown pass represented the true turning point of the game: The Tribune's Rick Morrissey came down hard on quarterback Kyle Orton: Rick Telander of the Chicago Sun-Times got in his shots as well:

Original story at NFC North .

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It's getting hot in here

30 Nov 2008 18:23:23 PST

MINNEAPOLIS -- Some observations from the Metrodome: There was a near-riot here as Minnesota quarterback Gus Frerotte regained his senses after a hardÂ -- and late -- hit from Chicago defensive end Adewale Ogunleye. Stadium operators have shown the hit about a half-dozen times on the r...

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Chicago Bears news and blogs - December 04, 2008

04 Dec 2008 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Chicago Bears news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Black and Blue all over: The legal epicenter -- from ESPN.com - NFC North - Blog
• Black and Blue all over: Moving on from Thursday -- from ESPN.com - NFC North - Blog
• Black and Blue all over: On traditions -- from ESPN.com - NFC North - Blog
• Scout.com: Monday School: What We Learned -- from Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team
• Have Sex The Fundamentalist Way, Minus The Robes [Weekly Buzzsaw Countdown] -- by Will Leitch from Deadspin
• Black and Blue all over: The morning after -- from ESPN.com - NFC North - Blog
• For a rookie, he's got the right touch ... down :: The ... -- from The SouthtownStar :: Sports ::
• Photo Gallery: Bears vs. Rams -- by Bear Report Staff from Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team
• Hester, Forte see 'Wildcat' benefits | Kane County Chronicle ... -- from News/state from www.kcchronicle.com
• Bears determined to bounce back today against Rams -- from Chicago Bears : News Top Stories

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Black and Blue all over: Obscure but noteworthy

29 Nov 2008 07:29:40 PST

Continuing around the NFC North on a Saturday morning: The Vikings are gearing up to stop Chicago's double tight-ends package of Desmond Clark and Greg Olsen, writes Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune. In the teams' first game this season, Clark and Olsen combined for nine receptions and 133...

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So I’m going to try this again…

25 Nov 2008 17:41:57 PST

Written by Casey Ramsdell
Titans v. Detroit: Titans Happy Thanksgiving! You once again get to watch the Lions get stomped on. At this point it is as much of a tradition as turkey and stuffing. Cardinals v. Eagles: Cardinals Panthers v. Packers: Panthers Dolphins v. Rams: Dolphins Bears v. Vikings: Bears

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Jerky Bears, but a Bears Win

25 Nov 2008 14:10:20 PST

Written by Roy Taylor
Click the link for our photos of the St. Louis Road Trip. Today on The Score, Laurence Holmes and Dan Hampton got Tommie Harris on the phone for an interview while he was participating in the Bears’ coat drive, and Holmes ended up dropping Tommie and going on a rant because Harris was being a jer...

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Covering the Bears coverage: Print

24 Nov 2008 04:20:28 PST

Written by chicagosports
The Bears had nothing to win and everything to lose coming into this game. So they won the game, acted like it was nothing and on we go to Minnesota. Olin Kreutz, quoted by Haugh, seemed to have done just that in humbling himself and the rest of the offensive line: "When [Forte] hits the holes it m...

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Black and Blue all over: Building to Monday

23 Nov 2008 05:55:22 PST

For now, let's take a Sunday stroll around the division: David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune takes a look at each position in the Tampa-2 defense to find out how they mesh with the Bears' personnel.The Bears should run right at St. Louis rookie defensive end Chris Long on Sunday, writes Brad Bi...

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Black and Blue all over: Manning replaces Hester?

22 Nov 2008 06:36:52 PST

Danieal Manning is expected to replace Devin Hester as the primary kickoff returner Sunday at St. Louis, according to Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune. The newspaper reported that "nothing is set in stone" but noted Manning has worked as the top returner throughout practice this wee...

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Remain calm. Nothing to see here...

19 Nov 2008 13:40:38 PST

Safety Mike Brown was the most vocal veteran Sunday, voicing frustration about the team's approach and suggesting that coaches needed to stop game-planning for the 2006 version of the Bears defense. Wednesday, Orton said he is confident that his teammates can work through their concer...

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'Round the League We Go: NFC North

18 Nov 2008 17:52:45 PST

MINNESOTA VIKINGS Notes: While Chicago and Green Bay have Houston and Detroit, they end the season playing the best team in football. A year ago we'd say the Giants would mail it in but they proved last December the benefit of playing hard right to the end. Minnesota has one more division loss...

Original story at Da Bears .

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Grant's big day helps Packers run over Bears (with photos)

16 Nov 2008 14:40:00 PST

Written by TCT: Associated Press
GREEN BAY — Ryan Grant finally hit his stride for the Green Bay Packers, rushing for 145 yards and a touchdown in a dominant 37-3 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.The win boosts the playoff hopes of the Packers, who came in on a two-game losing streak and trailing the Bears and Minneso...

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Bears Go to Green Bay on "Thin Ice"

13 Nov 2008 05:41:00 PST

Written by Scout.com
The Chicago Bears face another must-win Sunday in Green Bay, as the Packers are just one game behind them in the NFC North. Neither team has much if any chance at a wild card berth, so winning the division is more important this year than most. Get the Inside Slant from the NFL experts at Scout.co...

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Bringing Rexy Back [NFL Update]

02 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST

Written by Marcel Mutoni
• Lions at Bears: With Daunte Culpepper metaphorically breathing down his neck, Dan Orlovsky has responded, and has the Lions thinking about winning their first game of the season in Chicago. And now, enter the one and only Sex Cannon (who just hooked up with Rashied Davis for a TD).

Original story at Deadspin .

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Bears score most points in 22 years in ugly win over Vikes

20 Oct 2008 17:34:41 PDT

In a shoot out for the ages, the Bears landed a stunning 48-41 victory Sunday against a similarly underachieving Vikings squad. A game that many predicted to be low-scoring quickly got out of hand with four touchdowns alone in the first quarter. The 48 points marked the highest game point to...

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'Round the League We Go: Special Report

15 Oct 2008 09:17:23 PDT

5. David Haugh likes the Bears over the Vikings and Packers in the schedule battle down the stretch. I don't care about any of that but I do care about this: Packers at Bears in Week 16. Monday Night Football. Let's hope that winner takes it.

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Bears to bring P Atterberry back to practice squad

13 Oct 2008 12:52:57 PDT

Written by Brad Biggs
Zac Atterberry is taking the long way from Green Bay to Halas Hall. He flew back to his homestate Texas on Monday following a tryout with the Packers. He will arrive at Halas Hall today and will sign a contract... Zac Atterberry is taking the long way from Green Bay to Halas Hall.

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Bills turnaround looks similar to job Dick Jauron did with '01 Bears

01 Oct 2008 14:10:50 PDT

Bills coach Dick Jauron deserves recognition for guiding his young team to a surprising 4-0 start. Buffalo, which finished 7-9 last season, has relied on a stingy defense and clutch play from quarterback Trent Edwards to defeat its first four opponents, including two playoff teams (Sea...

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'Round the League We Go: Week 4

23 Sep 2008 17:55:30 PDT

Atlanta @ Carolina Dan Connor is out for the year for Carolina. That's literally all I got on this one. Quarterback note #4: Alex Smith doesn't even live in San Francisco anymore. 6 years. 49.5 million. Minnesota @ Tennessee Hey Jeff Fisher. Help us out buddy.

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From Favre to Rodgers; from Rex to Kyle

23 Sep 2008 09:02:46 PDT

Written by Roman Modrowski
Why can the Green Bay Packers go from a legend to a budding star while the Bears can't get one right? The Bears can't get just one stinking quality quarterback!... Why can the Green Bay Packers go from a legend to a budding star while the Bears can't get one right? The Bears can't get just one stink...

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AP Photos

22 Aug 2008 21:01:49 PDT

The Bears will open the season with the unproven Kyle Orton lining up at quarterback behind a retooled offensive line, handing off to a rookie and throwing to an overhauled receiving corps. Sure there are questions surrounding the offense. Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs basically says...

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Rex Grossman gets ready for practice during training camp.

31 Jul 2008 13:53:37 PDT

Everybody's take on the Bears' quarterback competition seems to be the same. Rex Grossman is the better playmaker, but vulnerable to mistakes.

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