Kyle Orton to start for Chicago Bears

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

December 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Chicago Bears announced this week that normally third string quarterback Kyle Orton will be the starter for the next game. Rex Grossman is, of course, out with an injury, but there is nothing physically wrong with Brian Griese. So why the switch?
While Coach Lovie Smith said that he went with the quarterback […]

Bears lose, but Grossman injury not serious

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

December 7, 2007 | 1 Comment

Redskins: 24
Bears:  16
Last night’s Chicago Bears loss to the Washington Redskins may not be as costly to the line-up as originally thought.  When Rex Grossman went down with a knee injury, it looked serious enough to not only end his season, but to impact his ability to play next year.
Today the Bears announced that Rex […]

Cedric Benson’s injury is season-ending

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

November 26, 2007 | 1 Comment

After leaving the game against the Denver Broncos yesterday on the cart, things did not look too good for Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson. Today the Bears confirmed the worst and announced that Benson will have season ending surgery.
They have not disclosed what specific injury Benson is plagued with, only saying that it […]

Bears win in OT, Hester sets return record

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

November 26, 2007 | 2 Comments

Thankfully my prediction of a boring game between the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos did not come true. In fact, the Bears OT win over the Broncos was probably the most exciting game this season.
The Bears were pretty much at the end of the line play-off wise if they lost Sunday, so Coach Lovie […]

Lovie Smith Mum on Quarterback Decision

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

November 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Luckily for Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Griese, the injury that caused him to leave Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders is not serious. The bad news is that it may cost him his starting job anyway.
Griese’s injury has been labeled a “shoulder sprain” and probably will not keep him out of the next game. […]

Chicago Bears Plagued With Injuries

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 27, 2007 | 1 Comment

The list of injured Chicago Bears is growing. The number of starters that either did not practice Wednesday, or who had limited participation, is astonishing. This after the Bears already lost Mike Brown for the season.
Considering how poorly the Bears have been playing with a full squad, these injuries, if they lead to […]

Bears suffer embarrassing 34-10 loss to Cowboys

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 24, 2007 | 2 Comments

The Chicago Bears did not show up to play last night and lost a disastrous game 34-10 to the Dallas Cowboys. At halftime the game was tied 3-3, but in the second half, the offense could not do much of anything and the defense struggled after several key injuries.
Defensive players Nathan Vasher and Lance […]

Chicago Bears injury updates

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Despite missing his first game in 11 seasons, punter Brad Maynard expects to be back for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. He said that he “absolutely” will play Sunday.
Rookie Greg Olsen may make his debut Sunday. Coach Lovie Smith said, “Hopefully, we’ll be able to get Greg going this week. He made […]

Chicago Bears win 20-10 over Chiefs

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September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Chicago Bears won their first game of the season with a 20-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field.
The highlight of the game was the 73-yard punt return for a touchdown by Devin Hester. He is certainly the most exciting Bears player and whenever he gets an opening it is fun […]

Greg Olsen Talks About Injury to Friend Kevin Everett

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September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The entire NFL community is reeling over the catostrophic spinal cord injury suffered by Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett. The injury could leave him paralyzed.
While many of us are saddened and horrified over the event, for those who are friends with Kevin, like Chicago Bears player Greg Olsen, the event is even more […]

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