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BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!
BEARRRSSSS
Hub Arkush: Film shows missed opportunities for Brian Hoyer to connect with Alshon Jeffery - Pro Football Weekly - Bears' loss had plenty of positives, but too many negatives to get a road win.
Campbell & Wiederer: Is Bears' offense playing well enough to keep Brian Hoyer at quarterback? - Chicago Tribune - The Chicago Bears' quarterback situation has mushroomed into major storyline
Mayer: Lunch with Larry 10.11.16 - ChicagoBears.com - Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer discussed the performances of quarterback Brian Hoyer, running back Jordan Howard and recapped Week 5.
All-22 Slideshow: Chicago Bears get screen game going, but pass defense struggled vs. Colts - Pro Football Weekly - Our weekly look back using the coaches film angle of the key plays from Sunday's Bears game.
PFW Chicago Podcast: What went wrong in Indy, and can the Bears beat the Jaguars? - Pro Football Weekly - It's our sleepy podcast coming after the late-night Cubs game, where we recap Bears-Colts and discuss Brian Hoyer vs. Jay Cutler (2:58) and what went wrong in Indianapolis. We turn the page to the Jaguars and go Behind Enemy Lines with Ryan O'Hallora.
#Bears rookies just being one of the kids at the Bears/United Way Hometown Huddle in partnership with @PNCBank at @ElValorChicago. pic.twitter.com/yLXWy6UMjA
— Bears Outreach (@BearsOutreach) October 11, 2016
Perez: Bears add tight end to practice squad, waive Demontre Hurst - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears signed tight end Marcel Jensen to their practice squad and releaded cornerback Demontre Hurst
Cox: Bears bring back cornerback De’Vante Bausby from the practice squad - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears promoted cornerback De'Vante Bausby from the practice squad in an effort to add more depth in the secondary.
Finley: Martellus Bennett rips Bears, QB Jay Cutler to ESPN - Chicago Sun-Times - Former Bears tight end Martellus Bennett said Jay Cutler is not a leader, and called his former teammates the reason the Bears didn't win more
Chicago Bears Quarterback Controversy: (Cutler or Hoyer?) https://t.co/LFfz9abHT4
— Da Bears Brothers (@DaBearsBros) October 11, 2016
SportsTalk Live: Are the Bears better with Brian Hoyer? - CSN Chicago - On SportsTalk Live, the guys break down the latest on the Bears' quarterback situation.
Mullen: Bears wide receiver Kevin White set to have leg surgery - CSN Chicago - Bears wide receiver Kevin White will have surgery on his broken left fibula this week, an injury suffered in the victory over the Detroit Lions.
Video: Patrick Mannelly breaks down the loss to the Colts - CSN Chicago - Patrick Mannelly looks at some of the film from the Bears' Week 5 loss to the Colts.
"I'm married to the game." @Ky1eLong early favorite quote of the year. Big Guys, Compact Cars @spiceadams, Larsen https://t.co/rWA1HSYiv1 pic.twitter.com/N9Ri9C02EX
— Inside The Bears (@InsideTheBears) October 11, 2016
Ottochian: The Captivating Career of Jay Cutler - Bears Wire - No player in NFL history has overcome more and received less credit than Jay Cutler. His career has been nothing short of miraculous.
Perez: Chicago Bears are off to worst start in last 11 years - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears 1-4 start is the worst the club has experienced in the last 11 seasons
Tillman: 'NFL Films Presents': Dear Calvin - NFL Videos - Charles Tillman's video honoring Calvin Johnson.
Lichtenstadter: Calvin Johnson pays tribute to Peanut Tillman - The Comeback - Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson paid tribute to former Chicago Bears corner Peanut Tillman, who narrated a video praising Johnson last week.
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POLISH SAUSAGE
NFL Offensive Line of the Week: Packers protect Aaron Rodgers - NFL.com - Cardinals running back David Johnson was unstoppable. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was untouchable. Did either team's O-line qualify as the top unit of the week in Shaun O'Hara's eyes? Ken's Note: Bears gain more yards on the ground, in the air, Ken's Note: Chicago had more rushing yards, more passing yards, no sacks & fewer hurries. The difference was, apparently, a couple of penalties.
KNOW THY ENEMY
Kaye: Marquee Matchup, Jacksonville offensive line vs. Willie Young - WTLV TV Firstcoastnews.com - The Jaguars (1-3) have come off the bye week chomping at the bit after scoring the team's first victory in Week 4. With a tally in the win column, the team will now look to add to its win total on the road against the Chicago Bears (1-4).
Boden: Blake Bortles, 'Allen Brothers' trying to help Jaguars gain traction - CSN Chicago - The Jaguars are 1-3, but won their last game and are coming off a bye week before heading into the Week 6 game against the Bears.
Boden: Jags 'D' making small steps after big paydays - CSN Chicago - The Jaguars spent a lot of money in the offseason on defense, but haven't produced in terms of points allowed to match the spending yet in 2016.
Crow: Myles Jack will play more 'OTTO', says Gus Bradley - Big Cat Country - After playing well in his debut, Jaguars fans can expect to see more Myles Jack.
Day: Lack of explosive plays the difference with the Jaguars - Big Cat Country - The Jacksonville Jaguars could be 3-1 as easily as they are 1-3 if their offense had at least plateaued to where they were last year. But they’ve regressed — and nowhere is that more obvious than...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Householder: Four observations from Colts-Bears - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears are now 1-4 on the season, coming home to face a 1-3 team coming off their bye week. Things are going to get considerably more difficult for the Bears after the Jaguars game Sunday, as they immediately turn around on a short week to face the hated Packers and then face the undefeated and scary-good defense of the Minnesota Vikings.
Wiltfrong: Ten Thoughts on the NFL - Windy City Gridiron - Check out my Thoughts on the NFL this week and be sure to add a few of your own in the comment section.
Zeglinski's Bearish and Bullish: Week 5, Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts - Windy City Gridiron - Bryce Callahan continues to impress, Cameron Meredith emerges, and more in the Week 5 stock report.
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