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Briggs likes 18-game schedule

steve — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:31:19 +0000

Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs is one of the few who seems to support an 18-game regular season schedule.

He said he believes that there are more positive than negatives when it comes to an expanded schedule.

One reason he is in favor of an 18-game season is the fact that he will get paid significantly more than he does for those same games in the preseason.

Tom Brady and Ray Lewis are just two players who recently spoke up and said it was a bad idea.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had made it clear that he is very much in support of cutting the preseason and adding to the regular season.

Forte looking to bounce back

steve — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:25:11 +0000

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte is looking to bounce back from what was a sophomore slump.

The rookie standout was anything but last year, struggling to find his way in an offense that sputtered under new quarterback Jay Cutler.

Forte said he was banged up and dealing with injuries for much of last season and is finally healthy again.

He expects his healed body to show in his performance on the field as he looks to get back to his 2008 form.

Forte will need to be at the top of his game after the team signed Chester Taylor to battle for the starting job and take away carries.

Cutler working on Martz playbook

steve — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:17:29 +0000

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is working hard to learn new offensive coordinator Mike Martz’ playbook.

Cutler said he plans to reach out to recently retired quarterback Kurt Warner for some advice on the system.

Warner took Martz’ system and turned the St. Louis Rams offense into one of the best of all-time.

Before he gets advice from Warner, Cutler said he wants to continue to digest the playbook so he will know what questions to ask.

Martz believes Cutler already has a good grasp of his system and that Warner can help him even more.

Brown believes time with Bears is short

steve — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:31:40 +0000

Chicago Bears defensive end Alex Brown believes this his time with the team is quickly coming to an end.

Brown believes that he will be either traded or released in the coming weeks after eight years in Chicago.

He tweeted on his Twitter account that he was very thankful for his time in Chicago and for their great fans.

The defensive end became expendable after the team signed Julius Peppers in the offseason.

Brown could draw interest on the free agent market for the 35 1/2 sacks he has recorded since 2004.

Bears schedule loaded with playoff teams in 2010

bud — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:01:25 +0000

By Bud L. Ellis

In order to run down Minnesota and Green Bay in the ultra-tough NFC North, the Chicago Bears will have to contend with quite a few other contenders on their 2010 schedule.

Chicago will take on playoff teams in eight of its 16 games next season. The National Football League has announced its list of home games and road games for every team. Dates and times will be finalized next spring.

Fans turning out for Chicago home games will see quite a few of the NFL’s best in 2010. Along with NFC North champion and NFC runner-up Minnesota, and NFC wild-card team and division rival Green Bay, the Bears will face AFC runner-up the New York Jets, AFC East champion New England and NFC wild-card qualifier Philadelphia at home. The other three home games are against Detroit, Seattle and Washington.

On the road, three playoff teams await: the division games with the Vikings and the Packers, and a trip to NFC East champion Dallas. The rest of the road schedule includes trips to Detroit, the New York Giants, Buffalo, Miami and Carolina.

Based on opponents’ winning percentage from last season, the Bears’ schedule ranks tied with Minnesota for 14^thtoughest in the NFL.

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