Bears break camp at Bourbonnais
The Chicago Bears eagerly wrapped up training camp in Bourbonnais Wednesday, and now the team heads north to prepare for its second preseason game Friday against the San Diego Chargers. Despite visiting Bears fans giving the town of Bourbonnais rave reviews, the players couldn't wait to jump into their cars and head back to Chicago.
Brown downplaying another injury
With the season opener less than a month away, Bears Pro Bowl safety Mike Brown will not be in the backfield for the foreseeable future after injuring his right Achilles' tendon during Friday night's loss to San Francisco. Some fear the injury to be serious, but Brown has downplayed what he calls a "twinge."
Bad news Bears in preseason opener
Brian Griese was the lone light spot in the Bears preseason opener against the 49ers Friday night, throwing for 134 yards and two touchdowns. His heroics in the meaningless game weren't enough as the Bears fell, 28 - 14.
Ex-Bear Tom Waddle sounds off
As TV Bears analyst and former wide receiver Tom Waddle prepared to cover tonight's preseason opener at San Francisco, he couldn't believe his eyes when he looked at the depth chart.
Benson, Jones injuries open door for unknown rookie
Injuries to running backs Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson will give Bears fans a good look at an unfamiliar face this preseason. Undrafted rookie running back P.J. Pope is expected to get the majority of the carries in the preseason opener Friday against the San Francisco 49ers.
Bears GM finds QB at local scrap heap
Jerry Angelo wasn't planning on picking up a new quarterback this off-season. One just happened to fall in his lap.
Bears cut Orton, Blake; ‘You can never have too few quarterbacks’ says GM
Success for the 2005 Chicago Bears came despite long odds. The team lost starting quarterback Rex Grossman to a major preseason injury, and the shaky play of rookie Kyle Orton was just enough to help the defense-minded team win the NFC North crown.
