Bernstein: Madden Critique Hits Dumb Bears Fans
John Madden has not said many things about football that seem important to remember. Which is odd, considering the years he spent in the NFL’s bully TV pulpit, and his standing even in retirement as a...
View ArticleDefense Has Taken Bears To Top
(WSCR) – The offense has taken almost all of the criticism in the Bears losses, and even some of their wins. But despite all of the offensive woes, the Bears sit at 7-3 and are in first place in the...
View ArticleUrlacher Helping Bears With Playoff Push
(WSCR) – Remember all the worries about Urlacher’s health during training camp? Just two weeks ago he broke Mike Singletary’s career franchise record for tackles. Brian Urlacher is healthy and helping...
View ArticleUPDATE: 49ers Fire Singletary
UPDATE: Mike Singletary made a name for himself as a coach with that bold “I want winners!” declaration more than two years ago. Ultimately, he didn’t produce enough victories to save his job. The Hall...
View ArticleHarbaugh To Coach 49ers
Jim Harbaugh will leave Stanford to become the new coach of the San Fransisco 49ers. The contract is reportedly for five-years and $25 million. Harbaugh played quarterback at the University of Michigan...
View ArticleFormer Bear Singletary To Coach Vikings’ Linebackers
Mike Singletary and Leslie Frazier were part of the famous defense of the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears. And now they’re teaming up again in Minnesota. Former San Francisco head coach Mike...
View ArticleBernstein: Personality Matters To Emery
By Dan Bernstein- CBSChicago.com Senior Columnist (CBS) It wasn’t much, but it could be enough to stir the last remnants of aging Ditkaphiles, so look out. Some still live among us, and still have the...
View ArticleReport: Bears To Interview Singletary For Head Coaching Job
(WSCR) If one thing is certain, Bears general manager Phil Emery isn’t overlooking anyone as he searches for Lovie Smith’s replacement. In fact, according to a report, the team will sit down with Bears...
View ArticleBears Assign Singletary’s No. 50 Jersey To Anderson
(CBS) For the first time in 20 years, a Bears defender will don jersey No. 50. The team assigned the number once worn by Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary to newly-acquired linebacker James...
View ArticleWill Ditka’s Number Be The Last One Retired?
(CBS) When Mike Ditka’s No. 89 is retired in December, the Bears will have a total of 14 numbers retired, the most in the NFL. But will it be the last? Bears Chairman George McCaskey indicated in a...
View Article’85 Bear Wilson: Seahawks ‘Don’t Remind Me Of Us At All’
(CBS) Not long after the comparisons started between the defenses of the 1985 Bears and the newly crowned 2013 Seahawks, a former Bear has weighed in to voice his opinion. Otis Wilson, a linebacker on...
View ArticleNo Vote On Expanded Playoffs Until Fall At Earliest
ATLANTA (AP) — NFL owners will not vote on expanding the playoffs to 14 teams until fall at the earliest. The addition of two teams in the playoffs was discussed Tuesday at the league’s spring...
View ArticleEmma: Allen Hopes To Key A Bears’ Turnaround On Defense
By Chris Emma- LAKE FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — Practice was almost over Tuesday afternoon, and the Bears’ defense was getting the better of the offense. Jared Allen was pleased with his unit’s effort. Then,...
View ArticleFuneral Services Set For Mokena Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
(CBS) – Services have been scheduled for U.s. Army Private Aaron Toppen, who was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan 10 days ago. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Parkview...
View ArticleJoniak’s Journal: Garza Still Has Appreciation For The Game
By Jeff Joniak- (CBS) The Bears (4-6) host the Bucs (2-8) on Sunday at noon at Soldier Field. Here’s what’s on my mind heading into the matchup. First impression Roberto Garza played his 200th NFL game...
View ArticleTop 5 Wildest Sports Callers Of The Week: Nov. 16-20
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation. No. 5: In this week’s episode, we start with Ryan from...
View Article’85 Bears Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of Super Bowl Win
CHICAGO (CBS) — Thirty years to the day after their victory in Super Bowl XX, the ’85 Bears reunited at Soldier Field. CBS 2’s Jim Williams was at Soldier Field on Tuesday as the players celebrated...
View ArticleMike Singletary Will Return To Coaching Ranks, With The Rams
(CBS) Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary will return to the coaching ranks by working with the Rams this season, he said in an interview on 670 The Score on Tuesday morning. Singletary will work...
View ArticleMike Singletary On Buddy Ryan: ‘Second Coming Of General Patton’
(CBS) Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary couldn’t help but chuckle. Asked about his first impression of Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan when he was drafted by Chicago in 1981, Singletary...
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