Noots’ Notes-Game 11: 36-10 Loss at Minnesota By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-7) were outclassed in every aspect against the 10-1 Vikings in Minnesota. This was slightly less competitive than a scrimmage. The Bears can’t seem to change what they’ve been doing. Other teams see this and have no problem toying with them. The format [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (4-6) at Minnesota Vikings (9-1) By Michael Nudo Happy, healthy and productive. Surprised (AP Photo/Star Tribune, Jerry Holt)? BEARS OFFENSE vs. VIKINGS DEFENSE Running back Garrett Wolfe (kidney) was placed on IR late last week. Kahlil Bell was brought up from the practice squad to take his place. Bell [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 10: 24-20Loss to Philadelphia By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-6) fell in front of their home crown 24-20 to the Eagles (6-4) on Sunday night. They had many chances to win this game. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (24-43-171, TD, INT) missed on consecutive passes to Olsen and Hester early in the game for [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Philadelphia Eagles (5-4) at Chicago Bears (4-5) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. EAGLES DEFENSE With reserve running back Garrett Wolfe (kidney) sidelined, Matt Forte is likely to get few breathers from backup Adrian Peterson. Left tackle Orlando Pace is expected to play after getting knocked out of last week’s game. [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 9: 10-6 Loss at San Francisco By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-5) self-destructed in a Thursday night match with the San Francisco 49ers. Although the defense did their best to keep them in the game, the offensive turnovers and continuous miscues were too much to overcome. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (29-52-307, 5 INTs, [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (4-4) at San Francisco 49ers (3-5) By Michael Nudo The Niners will need to keep Alex Smith upright on Thursday night (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez). BEARS OFFENSE vs. 49ers DEFENSE Backup running back and special teams ace Garrett Wolfe suffered a lacerated kidney in last week’s loss to Arizona. He [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 8: 41-21 Loss to Arizona By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-4) plummeted back to Earth with a disappointing 41-21 drubbing at the hands of Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals. The Bears’ defense could not stop the Cardinals in the first half, surrendering a 31-7 lead that proved insurmountable. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Arizona Cardinals (4-3) at Chicago Bears (4-3) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. CARDINALS DEFENSE Wide receiver Devin Hester shows up on the report with an ankle injury he suffered on a reception that took him just short of the goal line in last week’s game against the Browns. He’s expected [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 7: 30-6 Win over Cleveland By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-3) used an opportunistic defense to defeat the Cleveland Browns 30-6 in front of their home crowd at Soldier Field. They rushed for 170 yards on the 10-year anniversary of all-time great Walter Payton’s passing. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (17-30-225, INT, 5/32) was [...]