Roy Williams one reception away from Dan Pompei claiming he’s ‘catching on’ with Bears
“I’ve been sitting on this ‘catching on’ angle for months,” said Pompei. “Hopefully Roy can snag one or two good receptions against the Lions, then I can beat any other writers to the punch. It’s a really solid pun.”
Goodell fined for wearing orange hair during press conference
Two days after the league levied a $5,000 fine on Bears receiver Earl Bennett for wearing orange cleats during Monday night's game against Philadelphia, the NFL turned its ire on commissioner Roger Goodell, a known ginger, for wearing orange hair during a press conference.
Cutler’s chiropractor, psychologist and cleaner file class action suit against Eagles
After the Bears’ 30-24 win on Monday night, a slew of Jay Cutler’s personal specialists jointly filed a class action lawsuit against the Eagles—each claiming they lost vast amounts of income because of the team’s play.
Forte fumbles twice to lower contract demands to Frank Gore level
“Not dogging Frank Gore, he's a top running back,” praised Forte. “But the dude's 28, can't catch the ball out of the backfield like I can, and he fumbles. Clearly he did something right to get his contract.”
Carl Weathers’ NFL Power Rankings — Week 9
Carl Weathers, master thespian and former Oakland Raider, watches every NFL game from his man cave to compile his weekly Power Rankings exclusively for Heckler readers. Despite playing only 8 NFL games, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.
Unbattered Cutler confused by ability to leave game under his own power
"Is this how it feels when you don't get sacked nine times in a game?" asked Cutler moments after the Bears finished off a 30-24 Monday Night Football win over the Eagles. "I'm walking without a pronounced limp and none of my extremities are tingling. I could get used to this."
All New for MNF: Bears-Eagles Bingo!
After a seemingly endless bye week, the Bears return to the field Monday night in Philly against the hated Eagles. Follow all the fun and nonsense along with our Bingo board. Let us know when you win and we might just have a prize for you.
