Jeff Joniak's Keys to the Lions Game
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Tommie Harris Suspended
Saying nothing is bigger than the team, Bears head coach Lovie Smith suspended three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris for the rest of the week including Sunday's game at Detroit for breaking an unspecified team rule.
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October 2: Bearing Up With Injuries
Injuries to four starters complicates the Bears preparation for the Lions.
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Sept. 29: Impressive
One month down, three months to go. In other words, it's a long season. MORE
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Jeff Joniak's Keys to the Game: Philadelphia at Bears
No team in the NFC through the first three weeks has scored more points off turnovers than the Bears (32).
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Sept. 26: Hester Gives it a Go
While still admitting to some soreness, Bears return star Devin Hester
returned to practice
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Sept. 24: First-Round Pick Back in Pads
There is no timetable for his return, but first-round draft pick Chris Williams is back
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Sept. 23: Receiver Bradley Doesn't Pass
A rocky four-year stay in Chicago ends for receiver Mark Bradley, waived by the Bears not even a month into the regular season.
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Sept. 22: Brown Tackle Challenges
UPON FURTHER REVIEW
Safety Mike Brown was awarded a team-high 17 tackles
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Sept. 18: More On Injuries
TORN CARTILAGE
Receiver Devin Hester revealed that he is suffering from torn cartilage on the left side of his ribcage. MORE
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Sept. 17: Injuries, Injuries
PAIN IN THE SECONDARY
Injuries ravage safeties in the NFL. It happens every season. MORE
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Sept. 16: On To Tampa
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Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers : Keys To The Game
SLAM THE DOOR: As good as the Bears were in holding the Colts to 53 rushing yards in the opener; they have to be even better against the Panthers.
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Sept. 10: Adewale Ogunleye Honored
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye was named the NFC Defensive player of the week after collecting 3 tackles plus 3 tackles for loss, including a safety in a tone-setting effort against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Sept. 9: Running Into the Spotlight
IMPRESSIVE
Running right into the national spotlight, Bears running back Matt Forte' is no longer an unknown.
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Week 1 NFL: Keys to the Game
Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts Keys to the Game
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Sept. 2 -- Tommie Harris Practices
HARRIS UPDATE
Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris participated in limited practice
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Sept. 1 -- Bears Select Captains
CAPTAINS NAMED
Under head coach Lovie Smith captains are voted on by teammates every season on the Monday before the opener. Today, quarterback Kyle Orton joined center Olin Kreutz safety Mike Brown, linebacker Brian Urlacher, and long-snapper Pat Mannelly. Orton’s selection holds valuable significance. He starts at the position of leadership on offense and it says a lot about how he’s perceived in the locker-room.
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August 25th -- Grossman Assesses Situation
GROSSMAN ADDRESSES HIS SITUATION
Still surprised by the decision to go with Kyle Orton as the starting quarterback for the season opener, Rex Grossman vowed to work diligently in his role as backup.
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August 24th - First Cuts
FIRST CUTS
Four players were released trimming the roster to 75. Seventh round rookie receiver Marcus Monk, safety Josh Gattis, defensive back Leslie Majors, and undrafted rookie receiver Ryan Grice-Mullen
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August 19th - Injury Update, Long Snapper
INJURY UPDATE
Bears defensive end Mark Anderson suffered a minor setback last Saturday in Seattle. He required right thumb surgery this week and will miss Thursday’s clash with San Francisco.
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August 18th -- Orton Wins the Competition
ORTON WINS THE COMPETITION
With exactly 21 days before the regular season opener against the Colts in Indianapolis, Kyle Orton was named the Bears starting quarterback.
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August 14th - It's Over
IT'S OVER
Training camp officially came to an end this afternoon in Bourbonnais after a practice that prepped the Bears for Seattle. Virtually every player wore someone else's uniform.
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Bears Camp Update -- August 14 -- Play Time
PLAY TIME
It looks like you might see Lovie Smith’s starter play into the third quarter Saturday in Seattle. Smith said most starters will play at least a half, possibly more.
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Bears Camp Update -- August 13 -- Popping Pads
POPPING PADS
In what clearly was the most physical practice of camp, both the offense and defense got after it.
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August 11th - Bears Camp Update
PRACTICE BUMPS AND BRUISES
Early in practice during a special teams drill, starting strong safety Brandon McGowan went down with a right ankle sprain. Trainers wrapped his foot ending McGowan's day.
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August 10, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp--Full Pad Practice
Full Pad Practice
A full pad practice produced a couple of good defensive plays.
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August 9, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp-- Captain Ogunleye
CAPTAIN OGUNLEYE
In a veteran move by a defensive leader, Adewale Ogunleye gathered the defensive line together after Saturday night's practice. While Ogunleye spoke, the other 12 listened. Some of the lineman described the impromptu speech as 'internal business.'
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August 5, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp--Orton Over Grossman
ORTON OVER GROSSMAN
Kyle Orton starts Thursday night against Kansas City at Soldier Field, but Rex Grossman will get an equal opportunity with the first team.
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August 4, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp--Unofficial Depth Chart
UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART
In the first “unofficial” depth chart since last season, there is no indication who the starters are at quarterback and receiver.
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August 3, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp
'WE NEED TO BE SHARPER MENTALLY'
Getting a day off was beneficial to the offense. After getting a stern message in meetings from coordinator Ron Turner, the unit responded with a focused and crisp practice.
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August 1, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- 'Family Night'
FANS SWARM 'FAMILY NIGHT' WORKOUT.
Nearly 25,000 fans paid their way into Soldier Field for the annual “Family Night” Bears practice. It was a lively crowd who showered stars like Brian Urlacher and Devin Hester with loud ovations during team introductions.
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July 31, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- No storm
NO STORM
A severe storm was predicted to roll through Bourbonnais, but it fizzled out allowing the Bears to get in a shortened 90-minute session.
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July 30, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Lively Workout
LIVELY WORKOUT
It was another lively evening practice for the Bears. It cooled off considerably and the humidity dropped.
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July 29, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Big 'O' Returns
Big “O” Returns
After being sidelined for a week after an Achilles procedure in the off-season, six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz returned to practice Tuesday
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July 28, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Steam Bath
STEAM BATH
Players were greeted by an early afternoon blast furnace really for the first time since practice started last Wednesday. It’s the type of weather for which the Texas born and bred Lovie Smith has been hoping.
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July 27, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Devin in Heaven
DEVIN IN HEAVEN
After missing four days of practice, Devin Hester showed up freshly minted and financially secure for the next six years, in full pads with white socks pulled high over his calf to his knees.
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July 27, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Under the lights
NIGHT LIGHTS
A full pad practice under the lights brought out the best in the Bears Saturday night. An energetic, and physical nine-on-seven inside run drill was spirited and set the tone for practice.
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July 26, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Hester Hysteria
HESTER HYSTERIA
Once there was a Devin Hester sighting late in Friday’s practice, word spread through the fans.
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July 25, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- HE'S BACK
As much as a surprise as it was to hear that Devin Hester was holding out, it was equally surprising to see Hester at breakfast this morning in the dining hall.
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July 25, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Tillman Reports
TILLMAN REPORTS
Bears cornerback Charles Tillman reported to camp late Thursday
afternoon after getting a two-day excused absence from head coach Lovie
Smith.
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July 23, 2008 - Bears Training Camp - Hester Holds Out
Hester Holds Out
Two time pro-bowler Devin Hester did not report to Bears training camp and was absent from the first practice.
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July 23rd, 2008 - Bears Training Camp - WILLIAMS AGREES TO TERMS
WILLIAMS AGREES TO TERMS
First round draft choice Chris Williams agreed to a five-year contract this afternoon, so there will be no hold out by the rookie out of Vanderbilt. The deal is reportedly worth $16.0M with about $10.0M in guarenteed money. He is expected to practice this afternoon.
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July 23, 2008 - Bears Training Camp
IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK
Bears training camp officially opens this afternoon with a three o’clock practice. Fans will be greeted to a spectacular day. It’s a sun-splashed, breezy, clear morning in Bourbonnais.
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