Archive for September, 2011
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It Is Time to Believe in the Enigma That Is Jay Cutler
The 2011 season began with questions surrounding Jay Cutler and how he would respond from the fiasco that was the NFC championship game. After 312 passing yards against the NFC South division winners, many are still wavering on hitching their wagon t
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Bears V. Saints: Can the Chicago Bears Defeat the Mighty Saints in the Big Easy
The surprising Chicago Bears dominated a strong Atlanta Falcons team last week, but now they face another NFC powerhouse when they travel south to the Big Easy and take on the mighty Saints. New Orleans opened the season with a loss to the Gree
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Brian Urlacher: Chicago Bears Need Defensive Leader vs. New Orleans Saints
Chicago Bears veteran linebacker Brian Urlacher has returned to the team after taking a personal leave because of the unexpected passing of his mother. Urlacher spent time to mourn with his family, and now he is back with his other family. He ha
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Brian Urlacher: Bears Rally Behind Leader as He Grieves Loss of Mother
Coming off an NFC Defensive Player of the Week performance in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, Brian Urlacher received some tragic news concerning his family. His mother, Lavoyda, passed away at her home in Texas earlier this week.Urlacher's mom
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Bears vs. Saints Week 2 Preview: 5 Things To Watch in the Big Easy
The Bears came out last week and surprised a lot of critics by giving the Atlanta Falcons a good, old-fashioned trouncing.The Saints didn't experience the same kind of success, losing to the Packers on opening night, 42-34.However, the Saints will be
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NFL Power Rankings Week 2: NFC North Will Continue to Rise in Rankings
The NFC North got off to a strong start to the 2011 season. The Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions all won their openers.Even better is that all three of those teams defeated 10 win teams from 2010.Minnesota faces a tough test agains
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NFL Predictions Week 2: Bears at Saints Picks and Betting Odds
If any team has a more difficult three-game opening stretch than the Chicago Bears, I’d sure like to hear that argument. After facing an Atlanta team that led the NFC in wins last season, things get more difficult this week as the Bears
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Chicago Bears Face Another NFC South Test in New Orleans Saints
The Bears quieted a lot of the doubters after beating the Atlanta Falcons in dominant fashion on Sunday. But that victory was only the first part of the hectic trilogy the league saddled the Bears with to open the season.Next up is the New Orle
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NFL Power Rankings: 5 Most Impressive Teams Heading into Week 2
After one week of NFL action, there are 16 teams in the league that are 1-0. However, if I may paraphrase George Orwell, some teams are more 1-0 than others. Let's face it. Some of the first week's winners were just more impressive out of the gate th
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Brian Urlacher: Bears Nation Mourns Passing of Superstar’s Mother
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher's mother died on Monday at her home outside of Mount Pleasant, Texas.Urlacher's mother, Lavoyda Lenard, was 51 years old and unexpectedly passed away.Said Urlacher in a statement, via ESPN:"My mother, Lavoyda,
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