Stories from Bear Report
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VIDEO: Caleb Hanie at Halas Hall
Bear Report &bull Dec 14, 2011
In his weekly press conference, Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie talks about the loss to the Broncos being a group effort, having to win out for a chance at the playoffs and more. Don't miss any news or features from BearReport.com.… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Chicago Bears
- Denver Broncos
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Time to give Enderle a chance at QB?
Bear Report &bull Dec 14, 2011
With Caleb Hanie struggling mightily through three consecutive starts -- leading the offense to a 2-26 mark on third downs the past two weeks -- it might be time to consider other options. Even without the benefit of any offseason programs, the Bengals' Andy Dalton, the Panthers' Cam Newton, the Texans' T.J. Yates and the Vikings' Christian Ponder have all played impressively this season as rookies. Dalton… Full Story »
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X-and-O Show: Week 14 vs. Broncos
Bear Report &bull Dec 13, 2011
In Denver, the Bears did a number of things right on defense and a number of things wrong on offense. We go to the film room to breakdown two crucial plays from Sunday's loss to the Broncos. Don't miss any… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Chicago Bears
- Denver Broncos
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Bears' backs against the wall
Bear Report &bull Dec 13, 2011
Due to an unbelievably inept offense, Chicago has lost three straight winnable contests and no longer controls its own destiny. Is it possible to find a silver lining from this mess? It didn't take coach Lovie Smith long to sum up the sorry state of the Bears, who have gone from playoff favorite to postseason long shot in three weeks without injured quarterback Jay Cutler. But we are in position still, and that's what we have to keep in mind. We've got to get a win." Since Cutler won't be back until the final regular-season game at the very earliest,… Full Story »
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Bears/Broncos photo gallery
Bear Report &bull Dec 12, 2011
View the game-day photo album from the Chicago Bears' Week 14 road loss to the Denver Broncos. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Chicago Bears
- Denver Broncos
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Coaches, not Barber, at fault for loss
Bear Report &bull Dec 12, 2011
It seemed like the Chicago Bears had yesterday's game in hand. With two minutes left, all the team had to do was run out the clock, then something inexplicable happened. Don't miss any news or features from BearReport.com. Subscribe to… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Chicago Bears
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Mistakes doom Bears in loss to Broncos
Bear Report &bull Dec 12, 2011
The Bears crumbled late in the Denver game, failing to hang on to a 10-point lead with just more than two minutes left to play. Now at 7-6, the team has a razor thin chance at making the playoffs. With the Lions and Falcons, their chief challengers for wild-card playoff spots both winning, the 7-6 Bears saw their postseason playoff hopes diminished in… Full Story »
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Bears falter late, lose in OT
Bear Report &bull Dec 12, 2011
The Chicago Bears made a series of late mistakes to blow a 10-point lead against the Denver Broncos. The team now sits at 7-6, and even winning out may not be enough to earn a playoff spot. Chicago won the toss and Caleb Hanie completed three quick passes to put the Bears in field goal range. Then, Marion Barber, filling in for Matt Forte, burst through the line for a first… Full Story »
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Notebook: Bears to lean on run game
Bear Report &bull Nov 22, 2011
Jay Cutler's thumb injury will likely sideline him for the rest of the season. This means Chicago's offense will have to rely heavily on running back Matt Forte in order to make the playoffs. With inexperienced Caleb Hanie replacing Jay Cutler at quarterback, the Bears are expected to rely more heavily on the running of Matt Forte and Marion Barber. I think it will help a lot," coach Lovie Smith. "We'll lean on it even more. We've had over 30 rushes (per game) for a period of time now. We… Full Story »
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What to expect from Caleb Hanie
Bear Report &bull Nov 21, 2011
Caleb Hanie is the new starting quarterback for the Bears. We discuss what to reasonably expect out of the first-time starter and how Chicago's offense may change going forward. Don't miss any news or features from BearReport.com. Subscribe to our… Full Story »
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