Stay updated with breaking news from Alex Bars. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Set to return for 2021, Bears coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace met the media Wednesday to discuss the 2020 season and their plans going forward.
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 Lazor’s first game as play-caller. He has been dominant since returning for the first Packers gam...
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? The main differences are the offensive line and the quarterback. In Week 8, the Bears were still t...
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 last eight games after suffering a knee injury on the first series against the Saints on Nov. 1 at S...
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 get the flowers while they can still smell ‘em” is one of my favorite Kanye West one-liners eve...