Cutler Misses Practice, But Jeffery Getting Closer To Return
Jay Cutler did not practice Thursday, increasing the doubt about whether or not he'll be able to play when the Bears take on the 49ers Monday in San Francisco.
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Jay Cutler did not practice Thursday, increasing the doubt about whether or not he'll be able to play when the Bears take on the 49ers Monday in San Francisco.
As Cutler attempts to come back from a concussion suffered in Sunday's loss to the Texans, one Bears expert said the team needs to prepare as if back-up quarterback Jason Campbell will be the starter.
It would appear the long-term side effects of concussions in the NFL have been well documented.
Texans linebacker Tim Dobbins was fined $30,000 by the NFL for his hit on Jay Cutler that left the quarterback with a concussion.
With Jay Cutler's status for Monday's game uncertain with a concussion, the Bears may be forced to start backup quarterback Jay Cutler.
That's the way it goes with Bears fans. The backup is beloved until called upon, and if he doesn't perform like a starter, start yelling for the next guy in line.
On Sunday night, as the rain poured down at Soldier Field, the Bears and the Texans slipped and slogged their way to a 13-6 final score as ugly as an offensive lineman's backside.
With Jay Cutler's status uncertain for Monday's game against the 49ers, the Bears have signed veteran back-up quarterback Josh McCown.
As a former NFL player who has suffered his fair share of concussions, 670 The Score contributor Matt Bowen knows exactly what Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is experiencing right now.
According to one NFL expert, if the Bears were to lose Cutler for any period of time this season, they can still succeed.
Texans linebacker Tim Dobbins has an interesting explanation for the illegal hit he laid upon Bears quarterback Jay Cutler.
For fans looking for a bit of good news following the Bears 13-6 loss to the Texans on Sunday night, former quarterback Jim Miller has your silver lining.
With Jay Cutler's status uncertain after sustaining a concussion in the Bears loss to the Texans on Sunday night, the team is expected to re-sign veteran quarterback Josh McCown.
With time winding down in the second quarter, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was drilled by Texans linebacker Tim Dobbins, ultimately leading to Cutler's exit from the game.
The Bears will evaluate the condition of Jay Cutler on Monday after the quarterback suffered a concussion during the first half against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Brandon Marshall felt like backup quarterback Jason Campbell did a good job after Jay Cutler was ruled out with a concussion at halftime, and the receivers didn't really help him out.
And here I thought we had turned a corner in our understanding of the seriousness of brain injury, especially in what had appeared to be a newly enlightened – and legally threatened – NFL.
Here are Jeff Joniak's "Keys to the Game" for the Bears as they welcome the Texans to Soldier Field on Sunday night.
I'm relieved the Bears have concluded the junior varsity portion of their schedule and finally have a worthy opponent Sunday night at Soldier Field. The comedy of errors in Nashville was entertaining, but it's time for a 15-round bout between two legitimate heavyweight contenders.
When you have a Jay Cutler and a Brandon Marshall, an offensive coordinator can be—hell, probably should be—aggressive.
Andre Johnson feels Sunday night's showdown with the Bears at Soldier Field, may be the "biggest" game in the decade long history of the franchise.
Say what you want about Bears quarterback Jay Cutler's sideline demeanor, but at least the guy has a sense of humor.
Not many teams could withstand injuries to their three best offensive players and achieve what the Houston Texans did in 2011. Bears fans can relate to this better than anyone, watching last season bottom out after losing Jay Cutler and Matt Forte.
The Bears may have run over teams like the Jaguars and the Titans with ease, but facing the 7-1 Texans will be a different story.
If you've been watching the Bears this year, you know they can get better.
