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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Bears looking for true No. 1 wide receiver to step up Brad Biggs: Take a good look at NFL passing games and see if you can find more than a dozen true No. 1 wide receivers. Chances are, you might not reach double digits.

Bears looking for true No. 1 wide receiver to step up Brad Biggs: Take a good look at NFL passing games and see if you can find more than a dozen true No. 1 wide receivers. Chances are, you might not reach double digits.

Bears coach Lovie Smith returns today to St. Louis, where for three years as the Rams' defensive coordinator he established his credentials for the job he holds.

Join us for live Bears chat during the game

Join us for a live chat as the Bears take on the St. Louis Rams at noon. We'll have game updates, polls, videos and armchair quarterbacks. The chat will begin about an hour before the game.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

If Williams is in, then who's out? Brad Biggs: The trick with getting first-round draft pick Chris Williams on the field, besides finding the right opportunity, is picking someone to send to the bench. When Williams got his first action of the year on offense last Sunday at Green Bay -- five plays on the final drive -- the odd man out was left guard Josh Beekman. Williams entered, and left tackle John St. Clair was kicked inside to Beekman's spot to make room.

Bears place Miller on IR

The Chicago Bears placed veteran offensive tackle Fred Miller on injured reserve and elevated receiver Brandon Rideau from the practice squad on Saturday.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Bears waiting for Anderson to break out of slump Brad Biggs: With great pay come great expectations, so it's difficult to get as worked up about defensive end Mark Anderson's struggles this season as it is about some of the Bears who went through the Jerry Angelo cash-rewards program in the offseason.

Has money changed them? Briggs says no

One of the big fears in free agency, as Bears general manager Jerry Angelo has testified for years, is writing a big check for the great unknown.

STEELERS 27, BENGALS 10: Dominant defense sparks Steelers

PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers honored defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau with a pregame ceremony for his 50 years as an NFL coach and player. His league-best defense found the best way to pay tribute to him.

Thursday, November 20, 2008 Frustrated Hester stumbles from swagger to stagger Metcalf returns from drug suspension Devin Hester's returns Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Bears could ride favorable schedule to division title Two-minute drill Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Try a recipe for success Manning gets in line to punch return ticket Secondary play defective factor in Packers game Monday, November 17, 2008 Little goes right for Bears in 37-3 loss to Green Bay Time for Bears to face reality, rebound Smith blind to Bears' collapse BEARS IN BRIEF: Manning subs for slumping Hester Hard to find silver lining in Bears' awful loss Bears 'D' buried by Grant's doom: Quarterly report Angelo still waiting for 'D' to show Orton not 100 percent, but offense even worse Rodgers surprised by Bears' approach on defensive line Grading the Bears Not interested in Vols: Lovie Rams a cure for what ails Bears Three takes Sunday, November 16, 2008 Lovie Smith's postgame reactions Brothers in arms square off as Orton, Rodgers duel Packers can't dodge Brett Favre's shadow Babich, Brown, Urlacher postgame qutoes Kyle Orton's postgame comments Final: Packers 37, Bears 3: Chat live right here! Join us for live Bears chat during the game Saturday, November 15, 2008 Improving Orton probable for Pack Rookie Bennett waiting for opportunity to knock Friday, November 14, 2008 Orton expected to return for game against Packers Bears' 'D' needs more than a shuffling secondary Orton looks ready to go vs. Packers JETS 34, PATRIOTS 31 (OT): Jets take over first in AFC East Thursday, November 13, 2008 Urlacher doesn't blame scheme for regression Urlacher gets paid but earns nothing Orton splits snaps and waits Urlacher tackling history Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Bowen: Forget Rex, Bears' D was the problem Bears to Lloyd: Go to heal; feel-good story is over 2-minute drill Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Lovie: Full scheme ahead Bears release Holt; elevate Baldwin from practice squad Orton likes his chances to play against Green Bay Stunt at Bears game draws probation Monday, November 10, 2008 Bears' pass defense a running joke Pack suffers big loss, Barnett out for season Manning back, minus nickel Rex, Bears a whole lot of blah Recovering Orton has Pack mentality Bears take a pass on moral win for run 'D' Spotty, rusty -- Rex's own call Rodgers powers potent Packers Don't give Bears' defense a pass Peterson helps Vikes snap hex vs. Packers Grading the Bears Bears take away run but Titans get it done Quarterly report Three and out Sunday, November 9, 2008 Titans remain unbeaten as Rex, Bears struggle Biggs' Blog: Orton listed as third QB; Manning will play Rex' reaction after the game All eyes on Grossman as Bears clash with Titans Lovie Smith's postgame comments UnbeaTenn. Check out our chat Join us for live Bears chat during the game Fine dining in a parking lot Saturday, November 8, 2008 Grossman in line to start vs. Titans Forte impresses Titans' Haynesworth Friday, November 7, 2008 Bears' Brown puts defense on spot Kyle walks good game but Rex gets the reps Should Hester only return kicks? Thursday, November 6, 2008 Orton may be a go on Sunday Hanie ready to go -- if it comes to that Lovie takes inspiration from Obama's victory Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Bears QB Orton feeling better, could play Sunday Bears' defense investment not worth the cost 2-minute drill Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Orton's recovery time should be short Insurance for Brown tops Craig's list of positives Bears have a different quarterback in Rex Monday, November 3, 2008 Grossman comes off bench, helps Bears beat Lions If only Hester were here Look at the fright side More hell on wheels Grading the Bears Rex plays No. 2 role like a pro Steltz's pick helps Bears roll vs. Lions RVs take a timeout at Bears' games

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Inside the Bears Bears

Bears

Inside the Bears BLOG Hit on Hester out of bounds draws no fine (11/21/2008 15:37:27 PM) WR Rideau to be promoted to 53-man roster (11/20/2008 23:56:14 PM) Briggs: Defense can still be dominant; big contracts not the problem (11/20/2008 14:05:47 PM) Bears trailing at the polls (11/19/2008 09:40:11 AM)

Full Court Press

Full Court Press

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Top Ten reasons why the BCS works (yes, works) (11/21/2008 4:08:00 AM)

Inside the Cubs Cubs

Cubs

Inside the Cubs BLOG Hot stove report (11/19/2008 13:57:15 PM) Another award: Big Z gets Silver Slugger (11/13/2008 16:49:22 PM) Memories of Kerry Wood (11/13/2008 16:47:25 PM) Lou in a close one? (11/11/2008 21:57:58 PM)

Inside the White Sox

White Sox

Inside the White Sox BLOG News on Joey Cora (11/18/2008 16:57:27 PM) Breaking Sox News (11/18/2008 14:48:49 PM) No surprise: Griff won't be back (10/29/2008 10:50:25 AM) Sox have nothing to be ashamed of (10/06/2008 19:23:46 PM)

Photos

Packers 37, Bears 3

Titans 21, Bears 14

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Columns

Greg Couch:
If the shoe Fitz ...

If the shoe Fitz ...

John Jackson:
With game on the line, he Rose to the occasion

Mike Mulligan:
coor. issue

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