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Four Teammates from Good Counsel’s 2011 Team Prep for NFL Playoffs From top left: Stefon Diggs, Kendall Fuller, Dorian O’Daniel, Sam Mustipher. Photos courtesy of Buffalo Bills, Washington Football Team, Kansas City Chiefs, and Chicago Bears team websites. The NFL playoffs get underway this weekend with six games — three on Saturday including the NFC East Champion Washington Football Team hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 8:15 pm on NBC — and three on Sunday including the Baltimore Ra...

In that sense, Montgomery will be the most important Bear in the wild-card game. If the second-year running back is putting any extra energy into playing his first playoff game, though, he’s not acting like it. His answers Friday were more elusive than any run he has had all season. “It’s still a football game, isn’t it?” he said. “I’m just ready to go out and have fun.” He has had fun the last six games. Because of a concussion, Montgomery missed offensive coordinator Bill...

Interview with the Enemy: Alvin Kamara could attack a Chicago defense managing injuries Let’s hope AK is able to suit up. Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports The first week of the postseason, and another week of our Interview with the Enemy series. This week, Jeff Berckes of Windy City Gridiron answers 5 quick questions before our wild card showdown: the New Orleans Saints hosting the Chicago Bears. *** How does this team look personnel-wise compared to the team that played the Saints back in Week 8...

Matt Nagy said. “He’s day-to-day, and he’s progressively getting better.” Defensive lineman Deon Bush (foot) also did not participate in practice. Massie on the way back Right tackle Bobby Massie has been “designated for return” from the injured-reserve list, meaning he’s eligible to practice and be activated as early as Sunday’s game against the Packers. That appears unlikely, but it positions Massie to return in the playoffs if the Bears qualify. Massie has missed the ...

It’s the last Monday of 2020. Positive vibes are the only thing I’m asking for today. That means I’m not diving too deep into Mitchell Trubisky’s inexcusable red-zone interception. Or that overthrow of Cole Kmet down the sideline that should’ve been an easy touchdown. I won’t even dwell on how the Bears defense was credited with only one sack and three quarterback hits on Mike Glennon. I’m all about positive energy to start today, so let’s get after it. •   “ People never ...

I don’t want to hear about Robbie Gould (two missed field goals, one missed extra point vs. the Cardinals) for the foreseeable future. That is all. •   On the other hand, George Kittle is a real one: https://twitter.com/49ers/status/1343008968067538944 •   “I will say this,” Kittle said. “I grew up a Bears fan. And the fact that we helped the Bears makes me happy. Da Bears!” This man dropped a “Da Bears!” after leading the 49ers to victory knowing darn well his return helped...

PFF ranks Montgomery as its third-highest-graded running back behind all-world performer Derrick Henry and stud rusher Dalvin Cook. When you’re running well enough to be put into a category with those two guys, you’re doing something right. The best part is that it doesn’t take advanced analytics to show us that Montgomery is at the core of the offense’s improvement. Montgomery is averaging 108.5 rushing yards per game over the last four games. He has flashed some playmaking skills as a...

•   At the risk of getting way-too-ahead of myself, a Matt Nagy-Ron Rivera matchup would be ridiculously juicy. Two former Andy Reid assistants going against each other would be a treat. As would a potential game in which Nagy faces off against Alex Smith. Oh, and maybe we could dust off the 2017 NFL Draft weekend comps of Smith and Mitchell Trubisky? OK, I’ve traveled too far down that rabbit hole. •   Andrew Dannehy (Da Bears Blog) digs up how the Bears are finding answers to what ail...

Basketball is better when the Egyptian Hunting Dawgs of Carbondale are barking and ballin’. Here’s to some more signature wins moving forward in the Bryan Mullins era. •   Sure, I’m happy for Khalil Mack and Cordarrelle Patterson making the Pro Bowl. Both of those players deserve the recognition they received for their excellent play. HOWEVER, I’m still miffed about the snubs. More on that later today. •   The Pro Bowl is a nice reward for players. But let’s be honest with each ...

George Connor (4). Patterson, who led NFC returners in fan votes, made the all-star team last season, his first with the Bears. He was a two-time Pro Bowl player with the Vikings. Patterson’s 104-yard kickoff return for a touchdown last month against the Vikings gave him eight in his career, putting him in a three-way tie for most all-time. On Monday, Bears coach Matt Nagy called Patterson “day to day” with a knee injury suffered in the first half Sunday. The Bears limited him to kick-...