Miller: Hanie Can Build Off First Start
With Jay Cutler out for at least the foreseeable future, the Bears have no choice but to trust an inexperienced Caleb Hanie.
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With Jay Cutler out for at least the foreseeable future, the Bears have no choice but to trust an inexperienced Caleb Hanie.
No one knew what to expect from Caleb Hanie. Not you. Not me. Not even the Bears coaching staff.
On the heels of the Bears 25-20 loss to the Raiders, one Bears expert can't seem to figure out what exactly Mike Martz was doing Sunday.
Without Jay Cutler, it's clear the Bears play-calling and game-planning needs to be adjusted.
Even with the Bears loss, Aikman still thinks Chicago can make the playoffs.
First-time starter Caleb Hanie wasn't able to land his first victory as a starter, but Bears head coach Lovie Smith said there were positive things to build off.
Try to remember how you felt as soon as you got the news about Jay Cutler's broken thumb, and how long he'd be out. Dig deep, and access that moment – recapture the feeling like a trained method-actor.
The Chicago Bears signed veteran quarterback Josh McCown to a one-year deal on Wednesday, as starting QB Jay Cutler underwent surgery on a broken thumb.
With the Bears fighting the Lions for a wildcard playoff spot, Thursday's Lions-Packers match up has interesting implications.
One NFL expert even mentioned the words MVP when discussing Cutler.
Among the list of quarterbacks the Bears could bring in with Jay Cutler sidelined, Kyle Orton clearly tops that list.
Since the Broncos released Kyle Orton, reports have surfaced that the former Bears quarterback has a desire to return to Chicago.
Quarterback Kyle Orton was waived by the Denver Broncos Tuesday, opening the door for a possible return to the Bears.
The Bears signed defensive end Jake Laptad Tuesday to handle long snapping duties after Patrick Mannelly suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's win over the Chargers.
The Score's Zach Zaidman joined The Mully and Hanley Show on Tuesday morning to break down the Bears' search for a No. 2 quarterback.
With all the talk around the Bears revolving around Caleb Hanie taking over for an injured Jay Cutler, Greg Gabriel of The National Football Post joined The Mully and Hanley Show to discuss Hanie.
Now, it's up to the rest of his team to push the Bears to playoffs. One NFL analyst said the Bears are still a playoff contender without Cutler.
On Tuesday, Corey Graham joined The Mully and Hanley Show to discuss the new importance placed on the defense.
While Lovie Smith said the Bears plan to bring in a veteran quarterback to backup Caleb Hanie, one NFL expert cautioned fans not to get too excited.
The Bears' decision to sign Marion Barber after the Cowboys released him may pay great dividends in the absence of Jay Cutler.
The Bears will sign Jake Laptad to handle long snapping duties for the injured Patrick Mannelly, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The Cutler injury is no death sentence for the Bears. If the injury had to occur, doing so when the Bears are 7-3 would be the most opportune time.
Kristin Cavallari is denying reports that she and boyfriend Jay Cutler are again engaged.
Zach Zaidman joined The Boers and Bernstein Show on Monday with the latest form Halas Hall on Jay Cutler's injury.
While Chicagoans are used to the cold, those frigid temperatures might be impacting their bodies more than we know.
The family of a Humboldt Park sub shop owner is fighting to bring him back to Chicago, after he was deported to Pakistan earlier this month.
Nursing home owner Moishe Gubin is accused of dodging millions of dollars in legal obligations, refusing to pay out court-ordered verdicts.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
O'Hare International Airport has reclaimed the title of the nation's busiest airport, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which has held the top spot since 2020.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
Three people were arrested this week after police said they destroyed campaign posters for a candidate for Cook County commissioner in Chicago's Fuller Park neighborhood.
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
Rideshare drivers from across Illinois kicked off a two-day fight Tuesday for better pay and working conditions.
As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside Chicago's Willis Tower Thursday morning as they fought for a new contract.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
If you can't get enough of "Heated Rivalry," merch from the show is now available.
A flamenco dance series in Chicago is expanding access to the arts by bringing the expressive traditional dance form to Chicago communities.
Monday is the opening day for a new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry that immerses visitors into the imaginative world of award-winning fashion and costume designer Paul Tazewell.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
The Inductees in this year's class will be honored with a celebration gala on June 25 in New York City.
A United Airlines flight from Washington D.C. to San Francisco was diverted to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Monday night, due to an unruly passenger.
Identical twin brothers, both former wrestling coaches and math teachers at the same south suburban school district, now share one more thing in common. Both are behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting their students.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller said the cold in the city will be brutal with a wind chill reading of -57 degrees. So, how can this type of weather affect people? One researcher says concerns go beyond hypothermia.
The family of a Humboldt Park sub shop owner is fighting to bring him back to Chicago, after he was deported to Pakistan earlier this month. For the first time since his removal from the U.S., Asif Amin Cheema is talking about what happened when he was detained by ICE.
A jury was selected Tuesday for a man accused of a murder-for-hire plot targeting Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, in the first trial tied to the federal Operation Midway Blitz.
Chicago's O'Hare Airport experienced mounting delays on Tuesday morning for equipment issues after a pipe burst in the main control tower overnight.
It is a very cold Tuesday in Chicago, which falls right in line with this day in 1985.
While Chicagoans are used to the cold, those frigid temperatures might be impacting their bodies more than we know.
The family of a Humboldt Park sub shop owner is fighting to bring him back to Chicago, after he was deported to Pakistan earlier this month.
Chicago police issued a warning about a string of vehicle break-ins involving Honda Civics on the South Side.
Even as Mayor Brandon Johnson has warned of possible mid-year city worker layoffs if revenue estimates in the budget fall short, city employees and workers at the city's sister agencies owe a mountain of outstanding debt to the city.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
Connor Bedard added an empty-net goal as the Blackhawks stopped a three-game slide. It was Bedard's first goal since returning from a right shoulder injury.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Caleb Williams was reflective the day after and focused on attacking the offseason, while appreciating the impact this team had on the city of Chicago.
Caleb Williams' last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down rainbow that landed in Cole Kmet's hands in the corner of the end zone for a breathtaking touchdown.
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
Lawrence Reed, the man accused of setting a young woman on fire on a Chicago Transit Authority train this past November, appeared in court Tuesday.
The video shows burglars slicing into display cases under the eyes of several Louvre Museum staff members who do not intervene.
A judge and his wife were shot and wounded in their home over the weekend in Lafayette, Indiana.
A jewelry store in Chicago's Little India district was robbed at gunpoint Sunday evening.
A man was arrested and charged this weekend with a string of armed robberies and burglaries within a period of just over an hour earlier this month in Chicago.
