Thayer Previews Bears-Vikings
Chicago Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Mully & Hanley Friday to discuss Sunday's clash with the Vikings and said the offensive line has to play well against the Vikings' stout pass rush.
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Chicago Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Mully & Hanley Friday to discuss Sunday's clash with the Vikings and said the offensive line has to play well against the Vikings' stout pass rush.
Chicago Bears' Olin Kreutz is on a streak of 126 straight starts and that doesn't look like it will be broken against the Vikings Sunday. Kreutz had missed practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a pulled hamstring.
Jay Cutler said Sunday's game "It's a huge game for us; a huge game for them" earlier in the week and he wasn't exaggerating. The Bears are looking take back a first place standing while the Vikings are two games behind Chicago.
The Chicago Bears are close to a two-year extension with Olivet Nazarene University to keep the team's training camp in Bourbonnais through 2013, according the Chicago Tribune.
The Minnesota Vikings could receive a boost against the Bears Sunday if wide receiver Sidney Rice (hip) is ready to play.
Cutler's ability to run for first downs, as seen against Buffalo, adds another element to the Bears offense that the Vikings must prepare for.
Many Bears fans have been shouting for Lovie Smith to be fired for some time now. According to Brad Biggs, Lovie is secure in his position, unless the team misses the playoffs.
The last time Julius Peppers lined up across from Minnesota's mountainous left tackle Bryant McKinnie, Peppers had his way. TOM THAYER INTERVIEW
The Vikings are fighting to get back into the NFC North race while the Bears have a chance to tie the Packers for the lead. Both teams have a lot to gain from Sunday's game.
Chester Taylor signed with the Bears in March, leaving the Vikings behind. This Sunday, the Bears face the Vikings and Taylor sees this is a big game for himself and his new team.
