Oct. 27: Back to Work

Jeff Joniak Reporting
WBBM Newsradio 780

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. Ditto linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer and receiver Marty Booker. Every Bear made it back to Halas Hall after a three-day break. Optimism reigns for the first place Bears, who are getting quizzed about the threat of overlooking a winless Lions team Sunday at Soldier Field.

"We've got to come ready to play", said Bears defensive end Alex Brown. "If we're not ready to play, we won't win. We've got to understand that there going to be hungry. We've got to be ready to go."

Detroit had the ball down eight late in the fourth quarter before losing to Washington Sunday. However, the Lions looked better than they did when the Bears whipped them 34-to-7 in week five. Offensively, they are now running through receiver Calvin Johnson. Veteran Roy Williams became a distraction on a bad team and was traded to Dallas at the league deadline. His absence appears to have relieved some pressure on young quarterback Dan Orlovsky.

BRANDON LLOYD COMING BACK?
It appears veteran receiver Brandon Lloyd is close to returning from a sprained left knee. Before his injury, Lloyd caught 15 of Kyle Orton's throws for a team leading 16.6 yards-per-catch average, which still leads the team(shared with Desmond Clark).

BROWN ON BROWN
Few players give the unvarnished truth about football like veteran safety Mike Brown. When asked about his play this season, Brown said he's disappointed.

"I'm not pleased with the way that I've played," Brown said. I've analyzed how I've played so far and there are things that I know I can do better. Now, I'm working on those things. I'm not going to promise that they're going to get better. I can't promise that. But I'm going to go out there and work hard and try to correct some of the things that I'm doing wrong out there."

Brown thinks he needs to play with more aggressiveness and will concentrate on bringing back some of his nasty football attitude.

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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.

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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.

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NIGHT LIGHTS
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