Lance Briggs

  1. Chicago Bears: Were They Smart to Extend Lance Briggs?

    On Wednesday the Bears extended one of their disgruntled Pro Bowlers. No, it wasn't Matt Forte . It was actually seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs , who had requested a trade before the start of the 2011 season...

    Michael Gibbons Written by Michael Gibbons about 1 month ago 2,500 reads 13 comments

  2. What We Learned from This Week in NFC North Media Coverage

    There was a lot of Draft talk in the NFC North this week as we are just under two weeks away from that glorious day of days...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 1 month ago 86 reads 0 comments

  3. Lance Briggs: Should the Chicago Bears Trade Their All-Pro Linebacker?

    Lance Briggs made another Pro Bowl in 2011, posting 105 combined tackles and two forced fumbles. He also had one interception. Briggs has been one of the best defenders on the Bears for his entire nine-year career...

    Adam Lufrano Written by Adam Lufrano about 4 months ago 2,218 reads 37 comments

  4. Chicago Bears: Future Prospects Are Not Very Bright

    It seems like Chicago Bears fans just want to hear everything is wonderful, but I'm here to give them a dose of reality, and they're not going to like what I have to say. The window for them to make the playoffs is closing fast...

    Darrell Horwitz Written by Darrell Horwitz about 5 months ago 2,286 reads 63 comments

  5. NFL Trade Rumors: What Big Names Could Be on the Move in 2012?

    The NFL season is far from completion with only one weekend of playoff activity complete. However, it’s never too early for diehard fans, especially of the teams that aren’t ...

    Brett Lyons Written by Brett Lyons about 5 months ago 286 reads 0 comments

  6. Tim Tebow: Chicago Bears Can't Muster Respect for Him, Even in Defeat

    The Chicago Bears departed Denver on Sunday night after a 13-10 loss to the Broncos in overtime. After slumping in their seats on the plane, they prepared to eat a meal—a steaming mound of “humble pie” was rationed to all...

    Brian Buckley Written by Brian Buckley about 6 months ago 6,029 reads 36 comments

  7. NFL Week 14 Picks: Tim Tebow Will Really Tick off Lance Briggs, Bears in Week 14

    Lance Briggs made his feelings public about the Bears' Week 14 matchup with the Broncos this Sunday afternoon. Apparently, Briggs will be "frickin' pissed" if he loses to Tim Tebow ...

    Christopher Smith Written by Christopher Smith about 6 months ago 1,605 reads 60 comments

  8. Why Lance Briggs, Bears Should Be 'Frickin' Pissed' If They Lose to Tim Tebow

    The Chicago Bears allowed Tyler Palko to beat them at home, and if they lose to Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos on the road this weekend, linebacker Lance Briggs will not be happy...

    Ryan Phillips Written by Ryan Phillips about 6 months ago 564 reads 4 comments

  9. Chicago Bears: 7 Players Who Deserve Your Pro Bowl Vote

    The Bears have had a lull in getting players to the Pro Bowl on the offensive side of the ball for some time now, but this year it looks like they could get at least one player there...

    Bryan Dietzler Written by Bryan Dietzler about 6 months ago 655 reads 1 comments

  10. Bears vs. Lions Fight: It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Rivals Clashed

    When you're two historic division rivals battling for a playoff spot, it's only natural for a brawl to break out. That's what happened on Sunday between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 7 months ago 1,548 reads 0 comments

  11. Chicago Bears Insider: Midseason Report Card (Defense)

    The Bears have always prided themselves in having a good defense, but at times this season, the Bears defense has been questionable...

    Bryan Dietzler Written by Bryan Dietzler about 7 months ago 80 reads 0 comments

  12. Chicago Bears: 10 Things About This Team That Infuriate Fans

    As a lifelong Bears fan, there are several things that the team has done in the past that have made me and other Bears fans upset. There are many examples of things that the Bears have done in the past that make fans wonder...

    Bryan Dietzler Written by Bryan Dietzler about 7 months ago 6,750 reads 7 comments

  13. Chicago Bears Week 7 Report Card vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    The Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18 Sunday in London. The win moves the Bears to 4-3 as the head into next week's bye. Then it's on to Philadelphia for a Week 9 showdown against the Eagles on Monday Night Football...

    Bryan Tuika-Soske Written by Bryan Tuika-Soske about 7 months ago 768 reads 4 comments

  14. NFL Trade Rumors: Brandon Lloyd and 5 Stars Who Simply Must Be Dealt

    This list contains a few too many Broncos . Denver has mishandled more player relation issues than any team in the NFL over the past five years...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 8 months ago 1,335 reads 7 comments

  15. Chicago Bears: 10 Players and Coaches Who Need to Take It Up a Notch

    Five weeks into the season, the Chicago Bears have found a way to disappoint fans on a national showing twice already and trail by three games in the NFC North...

    Brett Lyons Written by Brett Lyons about 8 months ago 900 reads 3 comments

  16. Key Matchup: Chicago Bears Defense Against Detroit Lions Tight Ends

    The Bears travel to Detroit to take on the 4-0 Lions on Monday Night Football. Lions WR Calvin Johnson has caught two touchdowns in each of the Lions first four games...

    Jake Perper Written by Jake Perper about 8 months ago 556 reads 5 comments

  17. Chicago Bears MVP Watch: Top 4 Players on the Team

    Bears head coach Lovie Smith likes to break the season down in quarters and the first quarter of the 2011 Bears schedule has the Bears sitting at .500 after the most grueling September schedule any team in the league had to face this year...

    Timothy Hockemeyer Written by Timothy Hockemeyer about 8 months ago 1,627 reads 0 comments

  18. Chicago Bears Insider: Bears Versus the Carolina Panthers Game Preview

    The 1-2 Chicago Bears , coming off of a 27-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers, will host the Carolina Panthers— who are coming off of their first win of the year, a 16-10 game over the Jacksonville Jaguars ...

    Bryan Dietzler Written by Bryan Dietzler about 8 months ago 48 reads 0 comments

  19. 5 Chicago Bears With Realistic Pro Bowl Chances

    The toughest three-game stretch is behind them now, and the Bears are reeling. After a fantastic showing against Atlanta , the offensive and defensive lines failed to show up in ...

    Timothy Hockemeyer Written by Timothy Hockemeyer about 8 months ago 751 reads 12 comments

  20. Chicago Bears: Available Free Agents They Should Sign to Make the Super Bowl

    The Chicago Bears have Super Bowl aspirations with their elite defense, but I don’t believe this current team can get there without some major adjustments. The Bears have no depth at any position and have been decimated by injuries...

    Joseph Goode Written by Joseph Goode about 8 months ago 884 reads 3 comments

  21. Chicago Bears: 5 Players Who Performed Best in Week 2 vs the Saints

    The Chicago Bears traveled to the Big Easy to battle the New Orleans Saints, this past Sunday, and got straight up destroyed. The Saints maimed the Bears, 30-13, and made Chicago's offense look like it was run by children...

    Matt Coan Written by Matt Coan about 9 months ago 2,091 reads 4 comments

  22. Chicago Bears Could Pick Pisa Tinoisamoa or JamarWilliams as Backup at LB

    Pisa Tinoisamoa and Jamar Williams are two linebackers the Bears are very familiar with. The Bears could look at one of them to provide some depth at a position of importance...

    Jake Perper Written by Jake Perper about 9 months ago 596 reads 3 comments

  23. Lance Briggs Needs to Stop Contract Talk, for the Chicago Bears' Sake

    Lance Briggs needs to start focusing on football because he hasn't played a lot since the Bears lost the NFC Championship in January. Briggs was held out of three of the four preseason games with a bruised left knee...

    Jake Perper Written by Jake Perper about 9 months ago 283 reads 5 comments

  24. Should Roger Goodell Fine Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs for 9/11 Tribute?

    Lance Briggs has unveiled his plans to honor the men and women who lost their lives on the tragedies of September 11, 2001 on the 10-year anniversary this Sunday against the Falcons ...

    Max Mickey Written by Max Mickey about 9 months ago 704 reads 4 comments

  25. 2011 Chicago Bears: In Defense of Lance Briggs Apparent Stupidity and Greed

    Lance Briggs is a great weak-side linebacker. Overshadowed by the presence of possible Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher, Briggs found a niche in the Bears' Cover 2 defensive scheme, and has since flourished...

    Jack Marchetti Written by Jack Marchetti about 9 months ago 421 reads 2 comments