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How such numbers factor into the Bears' decision about whether to bring Smith back for 2013 isn't known, but what's clear is how Smith's career record looks under a magnifying glass. Not good.
While the rookie quarterbacks have gotten the bulk of the attention, this season has seen a number of outstanding performances from rookies who are not quarterbacks.
Brian Urlacher knew it was coming, but there was still some hope the league would give him some leniency.
The Minnesota Vikings have placed ailing wide receiver Percy Harvin on injured reserve.
Has Brian Urlacher played his final game with the Bears?
The perception is that the Bears' defense is growing old and incompetent before our very eyes.
The Bears defense was dealt a heavy blow Tuesday afternoon when news broke that middle linebacker Brian Urlacher could miss the rest of the season with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Brian Urlacher's hamstring injury, suffered in the Bears' overtime loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, could keep the aging middle linebacker from playing this Sunday against the Vikings.
Time offers the opportunity for perspective, so I thought it would be a good idea to wait each week to give my thoughts on the Bears game. The idea being that 24 hours allows for me to watch the game over and talk to a few more people. Hence, "The 24 Blog."
Following the Bears overtime loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, the the boys were fired up on the Doug & OB Post Game show on 670 The Score.
