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Players only: Ask Lance Briggs a question

Introducing ChicagoTribune.com's latest blog, Players Only, a place where you can get it straight from the city's sports figures in their words. First up, Bears...

All Favre questions have same answer: He makes Vikings better

Question: If you're a Bears fan and want to win games (not fantasy leagues) this season, would you rather have Favre, Adrian Peterson and Bernard Berrian on...

Payne's versatility an asset for Bears

BOURBONNAIS -- Kevin Payne tried to fight the urge Saturday night as he sprinted down the middle of the field.

Hester fine Cutler's explanation about remarks

BOURBONNAIS -- Although more controversy was the last thing Devin Hester wanted following Saturday's...

Hester goes up, snatches Cutlers' pass from D

We're keeping an eye on Jay Cutler during his first Bears camp.

Tillman targets being ready for opener

Considering the way the Bears' pass defense struggled in the exhibition opener, the sight of Charles Tillman backpedaling on the practice field Monday was a...

Hanie looking like capable backup QB

All the fuss over Jay Cutler's debut Saturday in Buffalo overlooked one key thing. Those people who predicted a Bears quarterback would be the best offensive...

Raiders coach declines to discuss alleged staff fight

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Cable went on the defensive Tuesday and the NFL said it would investigate reports that the Oakland Raiders coach got into a...

NFL preview: Green Bay tries to get physical

GREEN BAY -- Like a fireworks show without the visuals, the sound of pads popping fills the thick summer air around the beautiful new Ray Nitschke practice...

NFL preview: Change is name of the game for Detroit

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Dramatic turnarounds in the NFL are a common occurrence, like dramatic sunsets in Hawaii.

Ex-Bears QB Grossman out 4-5 weeks for Texans

Houston's Rex Grossman is expected to miss about a month with a hamstring injury and the Texans are looking to sign another quarterback to fill in until he's...

Safety Steltz has productive exhibition opener

Bears secondary coach Jon Hoke said last week Craig...

Cutler's candor could hurt him someday

Lost in the aftermath of Jay Cutler having the audacity to imply Devin Hester didn't do all he could to break up a poorly thrown interception Saturday night...

Offense sputters, defense stumbles in 27-20 loss

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Jay Cutler Era in Chicago all but started with a thud.

Vikings focus on Jackson as QB auditions continue

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — At times during training camp, neither Tarvaris Jackson nor Sage Rosenfels looked ready for the job: Passes sailed past...

Warning flags as defense falters

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- If anyone is putting on a happy face about the Bears defense, they are doing it with face paint, like Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight.

Views: Quarterback Cutler has room to improve

Our reporters give their take from Buffalo on quarterback Jay Cutler's debut with the Bears. His numbers from Saturday night? Five completions, 10 attempts,...

Once in prison, brother reunites with DB Graham

BUFFALO -- Dressed in a white T-shirt, black jeans and sneakers, Michael Clark rushed back from lunch to continue landscaping duties at a Buffalo-area...

QB Cutler has disappointing debut

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Positives? In no order of importance, Jay Cutler wore very stylish orange-and-black cleats, threw a couple of crisp passes and walked...

Reality intrudes as Cutler proves human

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Unwelcome but necessary, a late arrival to the Jay Cutler Bandwagon dampened the enthusiasm surrounding the debut of the Bears...

CB Ricky Manning Jr. signs with Oakland

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders signed cornerback Ricky Manning Jr. on Saturday and released tight end John Paul Foschi.

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