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Posted: Thursday, 06 November 2008 8:00AM

Nov. 5: Rex Grossman, Lovie on Obama, Titans Injuries


REX WITH THE ONES
While Kyle Orton refuses to give up hope of playing Sunday against the unbeaten Titans, Rex Grossman is preparing as if he will start. Orton’s right ankle sprain is not serious, but may still keep him sidelined. He did not practice Wednesday. If Orton is sidelined Thursday, it would seem unlikely he would be available to play the Titans. 

Grossman is approaching the game as if its’ the only one he might play this season.
 
“I’m focused on my job to tell you the truth,” Grossman said. “That aspect of my career is kind of on the back burner as far as Chicago is concerned. I’m trying to make the Bears the best team on Sunday. That’s all I’m worried about.”
 
In addition to Orton’s absence from practice, the Bears were without defensive tackle Tommie Harris, cornerback Charles Tillman, safety Mike Brown(calf), and receiver Marty Booker.
 
Receiver Brandon Lloyd and defensive back Danieal Manning did work, while linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer was limited.
 
LOVIE ON OBAMA
President-elect Barack Obama has an open invitation from Lovie Smith to visit Halas Hall or Soldier Field.
 
“There’s a lot of reasons of course why of course I like Barack Obama, president-elect Barack Obama,” Smith said. One of them is he is a big Chicago Bears fan. He let’s everyone know it. There’s a standing invitation for him to come out here or come down there anytime.”
 
Smith called this day “historic” and was clearly moved by Obama’s victory.
 
“It’s hard to really put it into words. You know when you grow up you always hear you can be anything you want to be, but you need a visual sometimes to see that, and now we have it. The most powerful man period…is black. So young kids coming up today now they really do know they you can be anything you want to be. You think about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr…his dream as he talked about it of someday seeing someone like Barack in this position.”
 
TITANS INJURIES
Unbeaten Tennessee has some injury concerns. Pro Bowl linebacker Keith Bulluck missed practice with cracked cartilage in his ribs. Bulluck has started 105 straight games for the Titans. Defensive Kyle Vanden Bosch has been bothered by a groin injury for three weeks and also missed practice. And return man Chris Carr also was sidelined. Carr is the leagues number two kickoff return specialist.

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Dec. 19: Injury Update
As the Bears prepare for Monday's visit from the Packers, running back Matt Forte ' -- with an injured toe -- toe is expected to play
Dec. 12: Forte' Fine
On his first carry Thursday night, Matt Forte’ suffered a bruised toe when Saints defensive end Will Smith fell on top of him.. His toughness is recognized at Halas Hall.
Dec. 9: Quick Preparation
Tonight's practice is the only one the Bears will have before meeting the Saints Thursday night. WBBM's Broadcast Day Starts at 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: Chilly Workout
An outdoor practice in sub 20-degree temperatures prepared the Bears for similar conditions Sunday at Soldier Field against visiting Jacksonville.
Dec. 2: Let's Look Ahead
That goal-line stand the Vikings used to shut down the Bears and turn momentum Sunday is still a topic of discussion.
Bears Head Back To Drawing Board
Not since the Super Bowl 2006 season have the Bears been able to stack wins. The "win one, lose one", or "win two, lose two" approach creates mediocrity and complicates a teams' December.
Nov. 26: Vasher Out For Season?
Two separate injuries to the right hand of Bears starting cornerback Nathan Vasher puts the rest of his season in jeopardy.
Nov. 24: Sunday Night @ Vikings
Bears Coach Lovie Smith indicated the injuries from in Sunday’s win over the Rams do not appear to be serious. 
Nov 20: Face of the Defense
One voice: Lance Briggs
Nov. 18: Inury Updates
Five Bears held out of practice, but not QB Kyle Orton. He is absent from the injury report despite a sore right ankle that will likely remain sore for a while.
Nov. 17: 11 Weeks by The Numbers
Sunday's opponent, the St. Louis Rams, are 2-8 for a reason.
Nov. 14: Harris Responds to Media; Orton Update
Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris reprimanded the media for its coverage of the team. In particular, he is fuming at a report he claims put words in his mouth.
 
Nov. 6: Orton Absent, Brown's Calf, Briggs Jacked
Missing his second day of practice because of a sprained right ankle makes it difficult for Kyle Orton to realistically start at quarterback Sunday against the Titans. MORE
Nov. 5: Rex Grossman, Lovie on Obama, Titans Injuries
While Kyle Orton refuses to give up hope of playing Sunday against the unbeaten Titans, Rex Grossman is preparing as if he will start. MORE
Bears Blog Nov. 3: Orton Update
Only saying Kyle Orton has a right ankle injury, Bears head coach Lovie Smith refuses to offer much more than that.
Oct. 29: Hester Puts Pressure on Himself
Living up to the billing as the game’s finest return man --  ever -- is no simple task for Devin Hester.
Oct. 27: Back to Work
Technically the Bears do not have to comment on injured players missing practice on Monday, but it appeared cornerbacks Charles Tillman and Nathan Vasher were out. MORE
Oct. 23: Short Practice Week
Work Week Over; Vasher Back in Full Stride
Oct. 22: Torn Bicep Sends Promising Rookie to Injured Reserve
A torn bicep and subsequent surgery sends Zackary Bowman to season-ending injured reserve.
Oct. 20: Rookiee's Weekend Ends on a Downer
After collecting a touchdown off a botched punt return on special teams and picking off Minnesota's Gus Frerortte to end the game, rookie corner Zackary Bowman needs surgery to repair a biceps injury. 
Jeff Joniak's Keys to the Game: Minnesota Vikings (3-3) At Chicago Bears (3-3)
Go get Vikings quarterback Gus Frerotte. He is capable of hurting the Bears.

Oct. 17: Counting Down to Secondary Decisions
We still are in the dark on who plays in the Bears secondary Sunday against the Vikings.
Oct. 15: Berrian Speaks
Briefly answering questions about his decision to take the money and run to Minnesota in free agency, former Bears receiver Bernard Berrian admits a few things
Oct. 13: Run defense; Metcalf suspended for steroids
If a hamstring injury suffered in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to Atlanta sidelines Danieal Manning, the Bears have a void in their nickel package. Options are limited. 
Oct. 10: Harris' Knee Still Sore
For the second time this week. defensive tackle Tommie Harris was limited by a sore left knee.
Jeff Joniak's Keys to the Game: Bears at Falcons
WBBM's Bears Broadcast starts at 9 a.m. Sunday
Oct. 9: Harris Back
Harris meet with reporters and admis to missing football.
Bears Blog October 6: The Return of Tommie Harris
Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris is expected to play Sunday against the Falcons in Atlanta. His one-game suspension expired.  
Jeff Joniak's Keys to the Lions Game

Tommie Harris Suspended
October 2: Bearing Up With Injuries
Injuries to four starters complicates the Bears preparation for the Lions.  
Sept. 29: Impressive
One month down, three months to go. In other words, it's a long season. MORE
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).
Sept. 26: Hester Gives it a Go
While still admitting to some soreness, Bears return star Devin Hester returned to practice
Sept. 24: First-Round Pick Back in Pads
There is no timetable for his return, but first-round draft pick Chris Williams is back 
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.  
Sept. 22: Brown Tackle Challenges
UPON FURTHER REVIEW
Safety Mike Brown was  awarded a team-high 17 tackles 
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
Sept. 17: Injuries, Injuries
PAIN IN THE SECONDARY
Injuries ravage safeties in the NFL. It happens every season. MORE
Sept. 16: On To Tampa
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.

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. 

Sept. 9: Running Into the Spotlight
IMPRESSIVE
Running right into the national spotlight, Bears running back Matt Forte' is no longer an unknown.  
Week 1 NFL: Keys to the Game
Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts Keys to the Game
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 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. 
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. 
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.  
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.
August 10, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp--Full Pad Practice
Full Pad Practice 
A full pad practice produced a couple of good defensive plays.
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.' 
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. 
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. 
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.
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.  
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.  
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