Chicago Bears

 

3rd NFC North (8-8-0)

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Founded: 1920

Stadium: Soldier Field

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Game Averages (2011)

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PTS
22.1
(17th)
YDS
314.1
(24th)
PASS YDS
188.2
(26th)
RUSH YDS
125.9
(9th)
(league rank)

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  • Marshall: D gives Bears edge in NFC North over Packers, Lions

    05/20/2012
    After joining the Chicago Bears this offseason, wide receiver Brandon Marshall is confident his new team can leapfrog the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions in the NFC North pecking order.

  • McCoy contract makes Forte negotiation even tougher

    05/18/2012
    LeSean McCoy's contract didn't just mean a big pay day for the Eagles RB. It also was a message for Matt Forte and Ray Rice, who now see what this offseason's market looks like for top-tier backs.

  • Bears' Marshall will not be charged in New York nightclub incident

    05/17/2012
    Police in New York City will not bring charges against Brandon Marshall for a melee at a New York nightclub in March, attorney Harvey Steinberg told NFL Network's Michelle Beisner on Thursday.

  • Cutler concerned with offensive line

    05/15/2012
    Jay Cutler shares some of the same concerns as most Bears fans. He's worried about the offensive line. Gregg Rosenthal of Around the League looks at Cutler's latest comments worrying about the big guys up front.

  • Cutler convinced Forte won't miss games

    05/15/2012
    Jay Cutler is tweaked about Chicago's offensive line, but he's not concerned about the absence of RB Matt Forte. When the games count, Forte will be there, according to his QB.

  • Cutler says thumb feels fine

    05/15/2012
    Quarterback Jay Cutler says his right thumb is fine and he can't wait to return to lead a significantly upgraded Chicago Bears offense.

  • Bears QB given power to audible

    05/14/2012
    The Chicago Tribune reports that Jay Cutler will be afforded a luxury he has not had the last two seasons: the ability to change plays at the line of scrimmage.

  • Report: NYC police investigation into Bears' Marshall ending

    05/14/2012
    Police in New York City are expected this week to conclude their investigation into a March incident where Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall is alleged to have punched a woman in the face outside of a nightclub, ESPN reported Monday.

  • Injured OL Carimi says he will be ready for Bears minicamp

    05/13/2012
    Chicago Bears offensive tackle Gabe Carimi anticipates he will be healthy enough to take part in the team's minicamp which begins next month, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

  • Hester 'not reading clippings' about Jeffery

    05/14/2012
    Bears WR coach Darryl Drake defended Devin Hester's role in the offense after the team drafted South Carolina wideout Alshon Jeffery in the second round of the NFL draft.

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Draft 2012 more
Pick Player
Rd 1, Pick 19 (19) McClellin, Shea DE 
Rd 2, Pick 13 (45) Jeffery, Alshon WR 
Rd 3, Pick 16 (79) Hardin, Brandon FS 
Rd 4, Pick 16 (111) Rodriguez, Evan TE 
Rd 6, Pick 14 (184) Frey, Isaiah CB 
Rd 7, Pick 13 (220) McCoy, Greg CB 
Scoreboard more
Mall of America Field - Wk 17 1 2 3 4 T
Chicago Bears 0 14 0 3 17
Minnesota Vikings 10 3 0 0 13
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
1 Sun, Sep 09 Indianapolis 1:00 PM ET
2 Thu, Sep 13 @ Green Bay 8:20 PM ET
3 Sun, Sep 23 St. Louis 1:00 PM ET
4 Mon, Oct 01 @ Dallas 8:30 PM ET
5 Sun, Oct 07 @ Jacksonville 4:05 PM ET
7 Mon, Oct 22 Detroit 8:30 PM ET
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Injuries more
Player (Pos) Injury
No Injuries Reported
Postseason Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
No Statistics to Report
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
No Statistics to Report
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
No Statistics to Report
Transactions more
Date Transaction
5/15 Brandon Hardin (S) signed/draft choice (four-year contract (through 2015)).
5/14 Levi Horn (T) cut.
5/14 Andre Smith (TE) cut.
5/14 Reggie Stephens (C) cut.
NFC North more
Team W L T Win %
Green Bay 15 1 0 .938
Detroit 10 6 0 .625
Chicago 8 8 0 .500
Minnesota 3 13 0 .188

Head Coach more

Lovie Smith

Regular Season: 71-57

Postseason: 3-3

Experience: 7

Career record: 74-60

Pro Career: Smith was named the 13th head coach in Chicago Bears history on Jan. 15, 2004.

Smith was named the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year in 2005 and led the Bears to the Super Bowl in 2006, where they lost to the Indianapolis Colts.

He came to Chicago from St. Louis (2001-03), where he served as defensive coordinator. In 2001, he helped the Rams return to the Super Bowl after missing the playoffs the previous season. Smith previously coached linebackers for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996-2000).

Background: Played at Tulsa (1976-79), where he was a linebacker before moving to strong safety and earning two-time All-America and three-time All-Missouri Conference defensive back honors. Began his coaching career at his hometown high school (Big Sandy, Texas) in 1980 before moving to Cascia Hall Prep in Tulsa the following year. Two years later Smith began coaching collegiately at Tulsa (1983-86), Wisconsin (1987), Arizona State (1988-1991), Kentucky (1992), Tennessee (1993-94), and Ohio State (1995).

Personal: Born May 8, 1958, Gladewater, Texas. 

 


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  1. Watch: Bears defense, INT

    Bears defense, INT

    Published: Jan. 1, 2012 at 08:56 p.m.

    (:40) (Shotgun) J.Webb pass intended for D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by D.Moore at CHI 29. D.Moore to CHI 30 for 1 yard.

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  2. Watch: Bears defense, 4th down failed

    Bears defense, 4th down failed

    Published: Jan. 1, 2012 at 08:54 p.m.

    (5:15) (Field Goal formation) C.Kluwe FUMBLES (Aborted) at CHI 31, recovered by MIN-R.Longwell at CHI 29.

    00:51
  3. Watch: Bears defense, INT

    Bears defense, INT

    Published: Jan. 1, 2012 at 07:52 p.m.

    (12:03) J.Webb pass short left INTERCEPTED by T.Jennings at CHI 42. T.Jennings ran ob at CHI 43 for 1 yard.

    00:48
  4. Watch: Moore interception ices game

    Moore interception ices game

    Published: Jan. 1, 2012 at 04:13 p.m.

    Vikings QB Joe Webb is intercepted by Bears CB D.J. Moore late in the fourth quarter to give Chicago the win.

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