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Bears Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:11:39 PST

Despite the rocky start, Jay Cutler will work out fine as the Bears' quarterback. Brett Favre says so.

But Cutler will probably have to be a whole lot better than fine for the 4-6 Bears to challenge Favre's 9-1 Vikings on Sunday at the Metrodome.

Whether it's adapting to a new team, a new scheme or just growing pains, Cutler's 15-18 TD-interception ratio is not that of a future Hall of Fame quarterback like Favre. Cutler's current numbers are a drop-off from his first three seasons, when he threw 54 TD passes and 37 interceptions. In Favre's first three seasons, he threw 37 TD passes and 39 interceptions and was characterized as reckless and undisciplined, criticisms that Cutler has heard.

Trio of rushers a reason to give thanks (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:33:00 PST

Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson and Maurice Jones-Drew are providing their teams and fans plenty of joy.

Jay Cutler accepts the scrutiny as he struggles as Bears quarterback (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:52:00 PST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Jay Cutler's struggles the last two weeks have the critics howling, the theorists postulating and the scrutiny on the Chicago Bears quarterback more intense than ever.

Cutler: Scrutiny all part of the job (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:28:45 PST

Jay Cutler's struggles the last two weeks have the critics howling, the theorists postulating and the scrutiny on the Chicago Bears quarterback more intense than ever. Is it mechanics? Is it mental? Is his confidence waning? Is he gun-shy because of his NFL-high 18 interceptions this season? Cutler threw five INTs two games ago against the 49ers.

Martz Denies Report He's Headed to Bears (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:17:33 PST

Mike Martz is not headed to the Chicago Bears –- or to any other NFL team, for that matter.

49ers don't plan to decide on Spikes' status until before game with Jaguars (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:50:00 PST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco linebacker Takeo Spikes hopes to return from a hamstring injury for the 49ers' home game Sunday against Jacksonville.

Debate over Tebow's draft standing in full swing (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:23:00 PST

Evaluators and former coaches have varying opinions on whether Florida's Tim Tebow will play QB in the NFL.

Week 12 NFL picks: Pats no Big Easy matchup for Saints (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:16:22 PST

You'll probably want to gorge yourself on Thanksgiving football, considering the NFL has three more...

Chicago Bears looking for new coach and GM? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:36:36 PST

The news came yesterday via the Chicago Tribune that the Chicago Bears are on the list for former Pittsburgh...

Calm approach has Chargers back on top (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:52:00 PST

Refusing to panic after another slow start, San Diego leads the AFC West and is eyeing a No. 2 playoff seed.

NFL makes Vikings-Cardinals night game on Dec. 6 (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:02:49 PST

The NFL has moved the Minnesota at Arizona game to the night slot on Dec. 6 under its flexible scheduling policy. The league announced Tuesday that it was moving the original Week 13 night game, New England at Miami, to a 1 p.m. EST start. It will switch the Vikings-Cardinals game from 4:15 p.m. to 8:20 p.m EST.

NFL Team Reports: NFC North (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:16:31 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Just like the old days, Donovan McNabb rallies Eagles to comeback win over Bears (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:57:00 PST

PHILADELPHIA - Donovan McNabb rallied the Philadelphia Eagles from a fourth-quarter deficit and the defence preserved the victory.

Bears still trying to salvage season as hopes continue to fade away (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:53:00 PST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The struggling and disappointing Chicago Bears have only one touchdown in their last two games, have lost five of six and have watched their playoff chances sink.

Bears still hope to salvage season (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:46:54 PST

The struggling and disappointing Chicago Bears have only one touchdown in their last two games, have lost five of six and have watched their playoff chances sink. What -- if anything -- can they do to salvage their season? Whether it's unbridled optimism or blind faith, the Bears (4-6) insist they can still make a run and possibly slip into the playoffs.

Broncos go from NFL darlings to disaster (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:14:00 PST

Denver has lost four straight since a 6-0 start, and the blame game among the players isn't pretty.

McNabb throws for 244 yards, Eagles pull out 24-20 win over Bears (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:15:00 PST

CHICAGO - Close game or blowout, Donovan McNabb didn't care. All that mattered to him was getting the win, no matter how tight it was.

McNabb, Eagles beat Bears 24-20 (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:07:05 PST

Close game or blowout, Donovan McNabb didn't care. All that mattered to him was getting the win, no matter how tight it was. The Philadelphia Eagles finally pulled out a close one and delivered a big hit to the Chicago Bears in the process. McNabb threw for 244 yards against his hometown team, LeSean McCoy scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 10-yard run following Antonio Dixon's block of a...

Cutler TD pass to Davis puts Bears up after 3 (PA SportsTicker)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:56:58 PST

Jay Cutler lofted a 15-yard scoring pass to Kellen Davis, ending a six-quarter touchdown drought for Chicago, as the Bears took a 20-17 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles after three quarters Sunday night.

Bears TE Clark inactive (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:47:51 PST

Bears tight end Desmond Clark was inactive for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles because of a neck injury. Clark missed two games in September because of a cracked rib, and his neck had been bothering him when he aggravated it against San Francisco on Nov. 12. He has 11 catches for 91 yards in seven games.

Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears find themselves in similar spot (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:46:00 PST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Donovan McNabb called it a "must win," and just to be clear, he was only referring to his Philadelphia Eagles.

Bears RB Wolfe lost for season with kidney injury (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:52 PST

The Chicago Bears placed backup running back Garrett Wolfe on injured reserve Friday, ending his season. The Bears will also listed tight end Desmond Clark, who has a neck injury, and safety Kevin Payne (back) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team listed a kidney injury for Wolfe, who told the Chicago Tribune in a text message that he suffered a lacerated...

Many NFL players mixing fantasy with reality in online football leagues (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:00 PST

NEW YORK - Fantasy and reality collided at the one-yard line for Maurice Jones-Drew.

Philadelphia Eagles shuffle linebackers ahead of showdown with Chicago Bears (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:38:00 PST

PHILADELPHIA - For the second consecutive week, the Eagles will go with a different look at linebacker because of a knee injury to weakside starter Akeem Jordan.

NFL players getting hooked on fantasy football (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:58 PST

Fantasy and reality collided at the 1-yard line for Maurice Jones-Drew. The Jacksonville Jaguars running back passed up a sure touchdown and took a knee before the goal line, helping seal a win against the New York Jets last Sunday. It also made thousands of frustrated fantasy football owners pound their heads against their laptops.