Noots’ Notes-Game 7: 17-14 Loss to Washington By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-3) turned the ball over on 5 consecutive drives to allow the Redskins (4-3) to beat them in front of a stunned Soldier Field crowd. Circling the drain, the Bears head into the bye week losing 3 of their last 4 games. OFFENSE [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Washington Redskins (3-3) at Chicago Bears (4-2) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. REDSKINS DEFENSE The Bears hope to march out the same offensive line for the second consecutive week. A breakdown in assignments and communication led to 6 more sacks against the Seahawks. Left guard Roberto Garza had minor knee [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 6: 23-20 Loss to Seattle By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-2) fell to the Seahawks (3-2) at Soldier Field thanks to an inability to block the blitz and convert third down. On defense, they couldn’t stop the Seahawks, who held the ball for over 34 minutes and put together scoring drives of 85 [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Seattle Seahawks (2-2) at Chicago Bears (4-1) By Michael Nudo The Bears are thankful Todd Collins’ services won’t be needed on Sunday (AP Photo/Rick Havner) BEARS OFFENSE vs. SEAHAWKS DEFENSE Jay Cutler returns after missing last week’s game due to a concussion. He has been medically cleared to play. While he [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 5: 23-6 Win at Carolina Panthers By Michael Nudo With their star quarterback on the bench because of a concussion, the Bears (4-1) woke up their dormant running game to the tune of 218 rushing yards and two touchdown as the kept the Panthers (0-5) winless. OFFENSE Quarterback Todd Collins (6-16-32, 4 Int) [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (3-1) at Carolina Panthers (0-4) By Michael Nudo Todd Collins overcame an injury of his own (stinger) to be ready to start this week (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun). BEARS OFFENSE vs. PANTHERS DEFENSE Jay Cutler was sacked 9 times last week and suffered a concussion. His backup, Todd Collins, left [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 4: 17-3 Loss at NY Giants By Michael Nudo The Giants (2-2) knocked the Bears (3-1) from the ranks of the unbeaten, pummeling them with nine first half sacks. Put the kids up to bed for this summary. It’s not going to be pretty. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (8-11-42, INT, 3 Fumbles) was [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (3-0) at New York Giants (1-2) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. GIANTS DEFENSE Left tackle Chris Williams (hamstring) is out for this week’s game. This means Frank Omiyale will stay at his spot, while Kevin Shaffer will fill in at right tackle. Shaffer held up well in last [...]