McNabb's experiences can be lesson for Cutler
Quarterback is a position of disputes and grudges. Quarterbacks are resented by teammates, scrutinized by coaches and idolized by fans. The number of players on a football field at any one time makes it a sport that traditionally can't be dominated by a single person. But on the rare occasion it happens, if it leads to championships, it's usually the quarterback that becomes a legend.
Gotta hand it to Forte -- or better yet, pass it
It's gotten to the point the Bears probably won't solve their running-game woes this season, but that doesn't mean they've run out of effective uses for Matt Forte. He caught a career-high eight passes for 120 yards last week at San Francisco and has 194 yards receiving in the last two games as offensive coordinator Ron Turner finds ways to adjust to a bottled-up ground game.
Silent Bears ready to put up
It's time to put up, so the Bears are going to shut up when it comes to the NBC pregame show Sunday night. That's the message coach Lovie Smith delivered.
NFL Week 11 picks
Our resident handicapping maven Mark Potash gives you the winners for Week 11 in the NFL. Who will win the Bears' game? Our pick might surprise you!
Angelo: 'I am not alarmed'
Bears general manager Jerry Angelo, the man with the plan, feels your pain. He admires your fanaticism. He shares your obsession.
BEARS IN BRIEF: Kreutz back practicing; streak safe
Veteran center Olin Kreutz returned to practice Thursday and participated fully after missing two days, making it likely he will run his streak of consecutive games started to 112 on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.
