Mar

2

Briggs signs with Bears, Berrian to Vikings

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

March 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Chicago Bears re-signed last season’s franchise player Lance Briggs to a six year deal. Widely thought to be one of the top players on the free agent market this off-season, Briggs’ return to the team will be fondly welcomed with open arms. This despite all of the contention between Briggs and management […]

Dec

18

Four Chicago Bears headed to Pro Bowl

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

December 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Although they had their playoff hopes dashed yesterday, at least four Chicago Bears are smiling today.
Linebacker Lance Briggs, defensive tackle Tommie Harris, kick return God (too much?) Devin Hester and special teams player Brendon Ayanbadejo are all headed to Hawaii.
They are all pros at the Pro Bowl with Devin and Brendon having gone last year […]

Oct

11

Lance Briggs, Ruben Brown Charity Bowling Event

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

October 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

On his official website, Lance Briggs has announced that he and teammate Ruben Brown will hosting a charity bowling event. The proceeds from the event will benefit less fortunate children in the Chicago area by providing them with presents for the holidays.
It is still about six weeks away, but you can pre-order your tickets […]

Oct

4

Chicago Bears Injury List Still Long

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

October 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Although Chicago Bears safety Adam Archuletta did participate in Wednesday’s practice, the list of players who did not is still lengthy and looks more like a starting line-up or Pro Bowl team than an injury list.
The Bears already have their hands full with Green Bay and I don’t know how they can be expected to […]

Sep

28

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions: Preview

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 28, 2007 | 1 Comment

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions
Sunday, September 30
Noon (central time) at Ford Field
TV: Fox
This season I have had a lot of difficulty predicting the outcomes of the Bears games. Will the defense stay strong? Will Rex Grossman fumble a hand-off (or five?) Will the running game show any forward progress? How many […]

Sep

24

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 […]

Sep

19

Fashion Show to Feature Lance Briggs

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Chicago Bear Lance Briggs will be hosting a charity fashion show. The event, called “Fall into Fashion,” is being co-hosted by Chicago Cubs player Derrek Lee, Chicago Bulls player Chris Duhon, and Ultimate Fighting Champion Andrei Arlovski.
Other Chicago Bears who are expected to attend are: Cedric Benson, Brian Urlacher, Hunter Hillenmayer, Bernard Berrian, Tommie […]

Aug

28

Lance Briggs faces misdemeanor after Lamborghini crash

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

August 28, 2007 | 2 Comments

Lance Briggs spoke with police on Monday after his brand-new Lamborghini Murcielago was found abandoned on the side of the highway following a crash early Monday morning. The car, valued at over $350,000, was heavily damaged after hitting a pole on Interstate 94 near the Devon Avenue exit. Briggs was not injured in […]