Bears end postseason nightmare, advance to NFC title game
The ghost of Steve Smith has been slayed. The Carolina Panthers receiver who toasted the Bears during last season's playoff loss for something like 500 yards and 17 TDs has haunted Bears players, coaches and fans for a year. In what has been lining up as a season that could make all forget the struggles of old, Robbie Gould's game winning overtime field goal stuck the final dagger into the heart of the postseason phantom.
Grossman to stay in seclusion until kickoff vs Seahawks
In hopes of keeping his quarterback's psyche shielded from the boatloads of negative media attention he has received, Bears head coach Lovie Smith has ordered Rex Grossman to be kept in a Halas Hall broom closet.
Gators head coach turns down Grossman’s offer to play in BCS Championship tonight
Finding a loophole in the college football eligibility rules, Bears QB Rex Grossman figured he would give his alma mater Florida Gators a boost by offering to play in tonight's National Championship game versus the Ohio State Buckeyes. His bid, however, was turned down by Florida head coach Urban Meyer.
McField Goal? NFL reshapes goal posts to appease fast food giant
Corporate partners have brought you NFL action for decades, but never have the sponsorships been more blatant than this season.
Briggs rejects latest contract offer
Contract negotiations between Lance Briggs and the Bears broke down this week as they continue to work on terms of a long-term contract. While the two sides have agreed in principle on the signing bonus, salary and contract length, one roadblock remains: women.
Bears party hard before NYE loss to Packers
With thoughts of bringing in 2007 with a bang, Bears back-up quarterbacks Brian Griese and Kyle Orton loaded the Bears locker room with champagne and party favors. A New Years bash before whopping the rival Green Bay Packers was a perfect way to end a successful 2006 season but, of course, the Packers had other ideas.
Bears rename stadium ‘Soulja Field’
Soulja Boy's hit song "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," has gripped the nation and will now leave a lasting impression on Chicagoans after an agreement between the 19-year-old artist and the Chicago Park District, the Bears' home field will now be named Soulja Field thanks to a the 10-year, $100 million dollar agreement includes $100 incentive every time the song is played at the stadium, which should nearly double the contract's payout.
