Bears Focused On Playoffs, Not Stadium Location
So far this week, there has been plenty of discussion about where the Bears-Vikings game will be played. And it seems as if that discussion hasn't reached Halas Hall.
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So far this week, there has been plenty of discussion about where the Bears-Vikings game will be played. And it seems as if that discussion hasn't reached Halas Hall.
Minneapolis received 17 inches of snow over the weekend. As Minneapolis residents shoveled out their sidewalks, car and driveways, the Metrodome's roof was collapsing.
The Bears-Vikings game will already have multiple storylines before the game even begins. And one of those revolves around the health of Vikings' quarterback Brett Favre.
The Bears know just how good the New England Patriots are, and the Green Bay Packers are about to find that out for themselves.
The Bears lost to the New England Patriots by 29 points. But the single loss won't derail the team's season.
In the Bears' last six games they're 5-1. That one loss, as we all know, was an ugly game for the Bears that has some fans worry about the future of the team. But the big picture goal is still attainable.
The Bears went from playing their best football of the season, to playing their worst game of the season. Despite the 36-7 loss to the Patriots, the Bears can still lock up the division, and a playoff berth, with a win over the Vikings and a Green Bay loss.
Every Bears loss has felt devastating this season. Jay Cutler was nearly sacked to death in New York. You don't lose to Seattle at home. You don't lose to the Redskins at home.
The Bears may have lost to the Patriots' at home on Sunday, but that loss was minimized when the Green Bay Packers lost on the road in Detroit. If the Packers had won they would have pulled into a tie with the Bears. However, the Lions got their first division with since 2007, and the Bears are still in first place.
Tom Brady is putting together a MVP-caliber season. And despite the expected weather conditions for Sunday's game, stopping the Patriots' quarterback will be no easy task for the Bears' defense.
The Bears have made vital improvements and have won five consecutive games. However, they're still not a lock to make the playoffs.
Last Sunday, after the Bears upended Philly, I was eating crow. Seven days later, after watching them struggle to beat the better-but-still-bad Lions, I was about ready to cough it back up.
The Detroit Lions have two wins this season. One of their many losses came against the Bears in week one. Despite that and a much more improved Bears team, Lion's receiver Nate Burleson has guaranteed a win.
Obviously the Bears are better than most thought they would be entering the 2010 season but are they good enough to win the Super Bowl?
The month of November was a VERY good month to the Chicago Bears. The 31-26 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday at Soldier Field capped off an undefeated (4-0) month for Chicago.
Leading up to the Bears-Eagles game, all the talk was surrounding Michael Vick and the Eagles' offense. The Bears defense knew it would be a challenge and the players rose to the occasion.
Sunday couldn't have gone much better for the Chicago Bears. With their win and the the Packers' loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the Bears have a full game lead in the division with five games remaining.
With a record of 7-3, the Bears aren't a joke. But I still can't take them seriously. Can you?
Not too long ago, Lovie Smith seemed primed to be forced out of Chicago. Now, that doesn't seem as likely.
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.
With a lead the NFC North the Bears are don't have to worry about what other teams are doing. But with a few losses that could change.
When the Bears started their season not many people had high expectations for them, because of that, they haven't received much respect. But a win over the Philadelphia Eagles would change the opinion of the Bears.
A large part of the 7-3 season for the Bears has been the stellar play of the defense. While the offense has been inconsistent, the defense has dominated in nearly every game.
The Vikings loss to the Bears made them 3-6, but the loss wasn't the only story. Brett Favre addressed the media after the game talking about his decision to come back this year. Did he regret his decision?
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The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
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With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
