Peppers Named NFC Defensive Player Of The Week
Chicago Bears' DE Julius Peppers has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. This is the fourth time Peppers has received the award, the first in a Bears uniform.
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Chicago Bears' DE Julius Peppers has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. This is the fourth time Peppers has received the award, the first in a Bears uniform.
The Eagles are the second best scoring team in the NFL, while the Bears are tied with the Packers for the stingiest in allowing points. As CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports, something's gotta give on Sunday.
Earlier in the week Lovie Smith said that he wouldn't change his defense to account for Michael Vick. Bears analyst Tom Thayer believes that Smith won't, and knows how the Bears can shut Vick down.
Plenty of quarterbacks don't reach their full potential in the NFL because they don't put in the classroom hours necessary. While Cutler is doing enough for right now, can he take his game to the next level?
Preparing for Michael Vick will more than likely be on the minds of the Bears players and coaches the entire week. The great debate is whether or not to spy Vick with Brian Urlacher. Moon Mullin, for one, doesn't want to see a spy.
Having Pisa Tinoisamoa healthy for the Eagles game would certainly help the defense stop Michael Vick. After missing last weeks game, the linebacker is hopeful he'll be able play on Sunday.
The Bears' wins this season haven't necessarily come against the best competition that the league has to offer. However, a win against the Eagles would grab the attention form the rest of the NFL.
With a lead the NFC North the Bears are don't have to worry about what other teams are doing. But with a few losses that could change.
The Bears enjoyed a long weekend off, but they'll have their work cut out for them as they get ready for Michael Vick. CBS 2's Megan Mawicke reports.
Michael Vick steals most of the headlines when it comes to the Eagles' offense, but he's not the only playmaker the team has. The best way to slow down the Eagles' offense might just be the Bears' offense.
