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Bears sign Gardner, place Wolfe on IR (AP)

The Chicago Bears signed linebacker Gilbert Gardner and placed running back and special teams player Garrett Wolfe on injured reserve Friday with a pulled hamstring. Gardner appeared in two games with Detroit before being released Oct. 25. A third-round pick by Indianapolis in 2004, he made 97 tackles in three seasons with the Colts and had 15 special teams tackles in 13 games with the Titans last…

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Gould lifts Bears to 27-24 win over Saints (AP)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton throws a challenge flag during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. The Bears won in overtime 27-24.

Robbie Gould raced over to his tee on the Chicago Bears sideline after the New Orleans Saints tried to ice him with a timeout in overtime Thursday night. After a practice kick, Gould walked back onto the field and booted the Saints out of Soldier Field with another devastating loss. He connected from 35 yards on Chicago’s first possession of overtime, lifting the Bears to a 27-24 victory that…

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Same old mistakes plague so-so Saints on road (SportingNews.com)

It’s the little things, says Vinnie Iyer, that are costing the high-powered Saints this season — penalties, drops, special teams breakdowns and more.

December 12th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Saints hoping to change the outcome against Bears (AP)

Like icy temperatures, high-stakes games between the Bears and New Orleans are becoming a staple of winter in Chicago. Two years ago, they met for a Super Bowl berth. Last year, a playoff spot was on the line. And on Thursday? They’ll meet in another important game at Soldier Field, only the Saints would like to see one thing change — the result.

December 11th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Bears’ Orton, Saints’ Brees reflect before meeting (AP)

Even before he arrived at Purdue, Kyle Orton followed Drew Brees’ advice — so it only made sense he would also follow Brees’ example once he got there. When he wasn’t sure what to do, all he had to do was pop in the video. “I remember freshman year, if I needed to find out how to run a play or a certain look, I’d just go off what he did,” Orton said.

December 10th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Bears place DT Dvoracek on IR (PA SportsTicker)

The Chicago Bears on Tuesday placed defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek on injured reserve.

December 9th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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The not-at-all premature playoff picture: Week 14 (Yahoo! Sports)

In : Patriots Out : Jets AFC First-Round Byes : Tennessee Titans Pittsburgh Steelers Other AFC Divisional…

December 9th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Bears get help they need from Jaguars in 23-10 win (AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor (28) is tackled by Chicago Bears' Mark Anderson (97), Brian Urlacher (54), Corey Graham (21), and Kevin Payne (44) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008  in Chicago. The Bears won 23-10.

Danieal Manning saw the opening and made his move, setting the tone for a win the Chicago Bears desperately needed. It’s too early to say if he also sparked a playoff push in the process. Manning started a strong defensive effort with an early interception, Desmond Clark and Greg Olsen caught touchdown passes, and the Bears rolled to a 23-10 victory over the reeling Jacksonville Jaguars on a…

December 7th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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With Dvoracek hurt, Adams gets his shot with Bears (AP)

Even though the cycle kept repeating itself, Anthony Adams still felt a shock each time. He’d prepare. Then, he’d find out he wasn’t playing. Adams went through that frustrating cycle seven times in the Chicago Bears’ first 10 games, but he won’t have to worry about that Sunday when Jacksonville visits.

December 5th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Bears lose DT Dusty Dvoracek to arm injury (AP)

The Chicago Bears lost starting defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek to what coach Lovie Smith called a “serious” arm injury during their 34-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. “It isn’t looking good,” Smith said. The injury came a week after starting cornerback Nathan Vasher was lost for the season because of a broken hand.

December 1st, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Tough D, long pass lead Vikes past Bears, 34-14 (AP)

Inches from an 11-point edge late in the first half, Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears hit the wall. The Minnesota Vikings turned around and quickly took the lead — in the game and in the division. With a gutty goal-line stand and one big heave by Gus Frerotte, the Vikings grabbed control of the NFC North and sent Kyle Orton and the Bears home with a 34-14 loss Sunday night.

November 30th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Vikings RT Hicks out against Bears (AP)

Minnesota Vikings right tackle Artis Hicks was scratched from a pivotal NFC North game against Chicago on Sunday night with a right elbow injury. Hicks was inserted into the starting lineup for the struggling Ryan Cook last week at Jacksonville, but injured his elbow in that game. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and did so sparingly on Friday while being listed as a game-time decision.

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Bears put Nathan Vasher on IR (AP)

The Chicago Bears placed Nathan Vasher on injured reserve Saturday with a broken right hand, ending the defensive back’s season. Vasher, who’d been sidelined for three games earlier this season with a right wrist injury that required surgery, fractured his hand in Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams.

November 29th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Bears place CB Vasher on IR (PA SportsTicker)

The Chicago Bears on Saturday placed cornerback Nathan Vasher on season-ending injured reserve with a fractured hand.

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Matt Forte, pass rush the fuel to Bears’ stretch drive (SportingNews.com)

The first game of their rest of the Bears’ season was a cakewalk. Don’t count on the rest of their games to be as easy as skinning the Rams.

November 26th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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McNabb talk has already begun in Chicago (Yahoo! Sports)

Speculation already has begun in Donovan McNabb’s hometown about whether the Chicago Bears might be a landing…

November 25th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Bears place LB McClover on IR (PA SportsTicker)

The Chicago Bears on Monday placed linebacker Darrell McClover on injured reserve.

November 24th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Bears defense finally delivers (AP)

This was what the Chicago Bears envisioned all along. Adewale Ogunleye set the tone when he burst through the line for the first of his two sacks, knocking the quarterback out of the game with a concussion. Tommie Harris collected a pair of sacks, too. And keeping with the retro theme, the Bears won 27-3 at St.

November 24th, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Bears latest team to finish Rams by halftime (AP)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte celebrates after scoring on a 13-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in St. Louis. Forte ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 27-3 victory.

Another opponent put the St. Louis Rams hopelessly behind by halftime. This time, it was the Chicago Bears’ turn to roll up some big numbers. Matt Forte scored on two long runs and Marc Bulger lasted only five plays before sustaining a concussion against a defense that had three of a season-best five sacks by the break, helping the Bears build a 21-point cushion in a 27-3 victory Sunday.

November 23rd, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued
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Bears look for get-well card from downtrodden Rams (AP)

The Chicago Bears are coming off a blowout loss far out of character with the rest of their middle-of-the-road season. On Sunday, they’ll attempt to regain their footing in a balanced NFC North race against a team much more accustomed to getting manhandled. The St. Louis Rams (2-8) have been outscored 75-3 in the first half the last two weeks and have lost five times by 20 or more points.

November 22nd, 2008 | Chicago Bears Football | 0 comments | Continued