And so it ends … When Calvin Johnson erroneously placed the football on the ground of the end zone in the closing seconds of the first game of the season, I immediately thought it would be a long season. The Bears were about to lose to the Lions … at home! However, thanks to the replay gods and an awful rule, the Bears were given a gift and a first-week win. This … [Read more...] about Wrapping up the 2010 Chicago Bears Season
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Jay Cutler’s Toughness in Question after Injury and Loss to Packers
It was a rough day for Illinois sports fans on Sunday as they were swept by Wisconsin teams. As if it wasn't enough for the Northwestern basketball team to lose by 32 points to the Wisconsin Badgers, they lost in a heart-breaker 21-14 to division-rival Green Bay Packers. The latter loss is assuredly the toughest to swallow as it ends the Bears' season and the chance to play in … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler’s Toughness in Question after Injury and Loss to Packers
Packers Stun Bears En Route to Super Bowl
Similar to the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears ugly match-up in week 17, someone had to win the NFC Championship. After three quarters of stifling defense and a riveting fourth quarter, the Packers edged out the Bears 21-14 to become the second-ever #6 seed to make the Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLV will mark the Packers fifth overall appearance in the biggest game of them … [Read more...] about Packers Stun Bears En Route to Super Bowl
Packers-Bears NFC Championship Game Destined to be Close
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have faced off against each other 181 times, but Sunday's NFC Championship matchup will be the biggest meeting to date. This will be only the second time ever that the two have played each other in the playoffs, and the first time they've met in the NFC Championship. This year, the Packers and Bears have split their head-to-head … [Read more...] about Packers-Bears NFC Championship Game Destined to be Close
Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)
Believe it or not; the NFL's oldest rivalry has seen the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears make the playoffs in the same year only four times. In those four years, the Packers and Bears have met in the playoffs two times. The last meeting coming in 1941, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Bears won 33-14 behind offensive stars George McAfee, Norm Standlee and Hugh … [Read more...] about Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)
Chicago Bears Super Bowl Shuffle Re-Written with 2011 Team
Bears Jay Cutler Impresses in His First NFL Playoff Game
Many, including myself, thought Jay Cutler would struggle on Sunday. Can you blame us? He was playing a team that sacked him six times back in Week 6. Sure, teams evolve as the season progresses, but pass protection has been an issue for the Bears all year long. Chicago gave up a total of 52 sacks on the year, most in the NFL. Plus, Cutler's last playoff game was against … [Read more...] about Bears Jay Cutler Impresses in His First NFL Playoff Game
Green Bay Back in Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood
After two straight losses to the Lions and Patriots, the Packers playoff hopes were dwindling. Not only did they lose to a team who hadn't won a game against an NFC North opponent in almost three years, they were without their starting QB Aaron Rodgers (concussion). While back-up QB Matt Flynn filled in more than admirably against the Patriots, it was evident on the last drive … [Read more...] about Green Bay Back in Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood
Minnesota Vikings Can’t Pester Devin Hester
Brett Favre threw three interceptions Sunday afternoon against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Two of the three picks can be put on his receivers since they lost their footing. Favre was required to force the football even more than normal because none of the top three starting receivers played the complete game for the Vikings. They are the antithesis of Favre-who would … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Can’t Pester Devin Hester
Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company
Jared Allen should be keeping Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice awake at night. The 6'6" 270 pound end Allen already has 4 sacks and 26 tackles, and is a sizeable mismatch for Frank Omiyale to guard on Sunday when the Bears play at home. At times Omiyale has looked more "LOST" trying to figure out what end or blitzing linebacker to pick up for a block than the entire … [Read more...] about Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company