Thayer: 'You Have To Attack Michael Vick'
Earlier in the week Lovie Smith said that he wouldn't change his defense to account for Michael Vick. Bears analyst Tom Thayer believes that Smith won't, and knows how the Bears can shut Vick down.
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Earlier in the week Lovie Smith said that he wouldn't change his defense to account for Michael Vick. Bears analyst Tom Thayer believes that Smith won't, and knows how the Bears can shut Vick down.
The Bears' wins this season haven't necessarily come against the best competition that the league has to offer. However, a win against the Eagles would grab the attention form the rest of the NFL.
Up next for the Bears this season is Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles. While Vick has been one of the most electrifying players in the NFL this season, the Bears are a team that not many expected to be 7-3. LOVIE SMITH INTERVIEW
The coaching staff has received plenty of criticism over the last few seasons. However, over the course of the last three games the coaches have put the team in position win.
I'm sure a gambler can explain to me how the Bears' 16-0 dismantling of the Dolphins somehow qualifies as an upset. Some lines had them as a 2.5-point underdog at kickoff, with Miami a clear, consensus favorite.
With their win tonight, the Chicago Bears franchise has done something no other franchise has done in NFL history.
It's a shortened week of preparation for a road game against a winning team in a place that has been historically unkind to them.
Chicago Bears battled back and forth with the Minnesota Vikings but were able to close them out for the win. LISTEN: GAME HIGHLIGHTS, LOVIE SMITH
Many Bears fans have been shouting for Lovie Smith to be fired for some time now. According to Brad Biggs, Lovie is secure in his position, unless the team misses the playoffs.
The Vikings are fighting to get back into the NFC North race while the Bears have a chance to tie the Packers for the lead. Both teams have a lot to gain from Sunday's game.
Over the course of Lovie Smith's career, the the formula for success has been pretty simple. From an offensive perspective, all they've had to do was score 18 points.
It was obvious that the Bears focused more on the running game when preparing for the Buffalo Bills. However, that focus may not be sustained for the rest of the season.
No matter what the Bears do it seems like it can never be enough. Despite a win on Sunday, the team is still taking criticism.
The Bears had a much more balanced offense on Sunday, something many Bears fans have been hoping to see for some time now. Troy Aikman joined the Mully and Hanley Show to talk about what that balance means for the Bears.
The Bears got back on track with a 22-19 win over the Buffalo Bills. While there is still mixed reaction from Bears fans, Dan Hampton sees some important positives.
Turns out the Buffalo Bills can lose anywhere: at home, on the road - and now in Canada, too.
Coming off of their bye week, the Chicago Bears are rested and ready to take on the winless Buffalo Bills.
On paper this Sunday should be an easy win for the Bears. But like the saying goes, any team can win on any given Sunday. And that possibility is putting some pressure on Lovie Smith and the Bears.
I can't do it. Every however-many years or so, the party machine cranks up another nostalgia festival for the 1985 Bears, and their wonderful cast of football characters telling stories of how they ran roughshod over the NFL, and restored honor to a proud city.
We can debate the actual merits of the Bears pursuing the just-waived Randy Moss. We can soberly weigh the risks and potential rewards of acquiring the unpredictable receiver, and reach a well-considered conclusion about how he makes the Bears better or worse.
Though the Bears have the weekend off, the offense should take some personal time to evaluate their weaknesses. "Sometimes the team has to step outside the coaches and they got to invest some personal time.
The NFL might be taking steps to relieve some of the burden that coaches and officials have been feeling in regards to controversial calls. The results may mean that Lovie Smith won't have any more tough decisions to make.
The stats don't lie and neither does the film. Despite both of those, Cutler and Martz see reason for optimism.
The shooters' vehicle fled in an unknown direction.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
The balloon is just the beginning for IAMS' mission to support better dog health and wellness.
The Transportation Security Administration projects the busiest days at airports will be the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the Sunday after the holiday.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Annette Roberge of Manchester, New Hampshire, began taking night courses after her husband was killed in Vietnam in 1971. But then five kids and a career in insurance took over. However, Roberge’s daughter learned her mom already had enough credits for an associate’s degree in business administration.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
The shooting happened in the 4000 block of West 26th Street, just west of Pulaski Road.
Ald. William Conway (34th) said the juvenile suspect in the Saturday night shooting tried to get on a train, but police moved in and made the arrest. Andrew Ramos reports.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 5:30 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight.
The Transportation Security Administration projects the busiest days at airports will be the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the Sunday after the holiday.
The shooters' vehicle fled in an unknown direction.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight.
Pippen, playing in the arena where his Hall of Fame father's retired number hangs, had 26 points in the first three quarters for Memphis, which has won three of its last four.
Brandi Robinson is an undefeated pro boxer from Sauk Village, who is now preparing for a big fight later this month in Rosemont.
Jeremiyah Love scored three touchdowns, tying a school record with his 11th straight game with a rushing TD, and No. 6 Notre Dame ended No. 18 Army's 13-game winning streak with a 49-14 victory at Yankee Stadium.
The shooters' vehicle fled in an unknown direction.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
