ON TO THE NEXT GAME
That's the message from Bears head coach Lovie Smith. He doesn't want the loss to Carolina to linger and cause another one to Tampa this week.
Bears safety Mike Brown apparently was heard to say, "Let's go to work", during the team meeting Monday. Players all feel the same about this loss to the Panthers. They gave it away.
HESTER INJURY
Saying simply that Devin Hester has a rib injury, Bears head coach Lovie Smith would not get into anything more about his star return man/receiver.
His status no doubt is a day-by-day thing. Hester was in a lot of pain leaving Carolina Sunday. Hester never returned after a kick return in the third quarter. He was not hit on the play.
WHO WOULD REPLACE HESTER?
If Hester is out for a game or more, the Bears have several quality options.
Danieal Manning would get the first crack on kickoffs. He's fast and has the ability to be a better than average return specialist. Punt returns were handled in the second half by Nathan Vasher, but it's possible rookie receiver Earl Bennett could be the choice. Rookie punt returners are prone to miscues, so it's not a simple decision.
TAPE REVIEW
After coaches reviewed the defensive tape of the loss to Carolina, starting safety Kevin Payne was credited with a team-high 13 tackles, followed by Dusty Dvoracek at defensive tackle with nine. Charles Tillman had seven. Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and rookie defensive tackle Marcus Harrison five each. Alex Brown had a sack and a tackle for loss.
TAMPA BAY PREVIEW
On 48 rushing attempts in two games, Tampa Bay has rushed for 310 yards and 6.5 yards-per carry. Those are big numbers against New Orleans and Atlanta.
Earnest Graham scored on a 68 yard touchdown run in Sunday's win over Atlanta. The Bucs defense intercepted Matt Ryan twice and defensive end Gaines Adams recorded two sacks.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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Jay Cutler has thrown a league-leading 17 interceptions, and after he threw five against the 49ers, Coach Lovie Smith even said that type of performance could shake the quarterback's confidence.
After a three-day weekend to ponder their problems, the Bears were back at work Monday trying to regroup. Lovie Smith had a message for his team before practice.
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Pounded the previous week and losers of two straight, the Chicago Bears couldn't afford to go down again. Good thing for them that the Cleveland Browns were in town.
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