Briggs Responds To Finley: 'He's An Idiot'
Count Lance Briggs among those who took exception to Packers' tight end Jermichael Finley's comments regarding Brian Urlacher.
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Count Lance Briggs among those who took exception to Packers' tight end Jermichael Finley's comments regarding Brian Urlacher.
Adrian Peterson rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Vikings to a win over the Bears.
The perception is that the Bears' defense is growing old and incompetent before our very eyes.
While Lovie Smith's team wasn't eliminated by the Seahawks Sunday, it was beaten and exposed. This one looked bad.
One day after Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall said he's heard of players using Viagra as a performance enhancing drug, teammate Lance Briggs chimed in with a little humor on the subject.
Here's what Laurence Holmes saw, heard and was told since the Bears lost to the San Francisco 49ers Monday night.
The national embarrassment the Bears are currently enduring just got worse.
Here's a look at the players who are having the most emphasis on the defensive side of the ball.
It's telling that before being named NFC defensive player of the week in consecutive games for his performance against Jacksonville and Detroit, Charles Tillman had not been recognized for his work since 2005.
Though he's been playing one of the world's most violent sports at the highest level for more than a decade, Briggs isn't quitting until he accomplishes his goal.
This all starts with Lovie Smith. It's his philosophy, his culture, his kind of players, his results.
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.
There's no doubt that there must be a consistent level of production from the offense. But it's still the defense that must fire on all cylinders for the Bears to reach the heights this season.
Adam Hoge grades the Bears following their 34-18 win over the Cowboys Monday night.
Through three games of the 2012 season, the Bears defense is proving that it's still good enough to win this year and, maybe more importantly, the future might not be as dire as it seems.
Finally! Peace and quiet around Halas Hall as the focus shifts to Sunday's visit from the St. Louis.
As we count down to Bourbonnais, a panel of 15 670 The Score hosts, reporters and producers ranked their top 10 most important Bears players for the 2012 season.
After a successful offseason from first-year general manager Phil Emery, Briggs thinks the Bears have all the pieces in place to meet those expectations.
There haven't been many complaints about the moves the Bears made in the offseason and that's because it is pretty evident the roster has been upgraded.
The third and final week of OTAs will conclude Thursday at Halas Hall and when they do, it will be three complete weeks without starting running back Matt Forte.
It's the middle of May and training camp is still 2-plus months away. That means it's the perfect time to look at the Chicago Bears and assess their prospects for the 2012 season.
Through the draft, trades and free agency, the Bears added key players like Brandon Marshall, Jason Campbell, Michael Bush and Shea McClellan. Though, most of the focus this year has been on the offensive side of the ball.
We still know little about Phil Emery, but the guy knows how to buy himself the benefit of the doubt, and quickly.
Lance Briggs' recent extension is even more proof that the Bears are willing to play hard ball with the Pro Bowl running back.
Dr. Shantay Bolton is the new president of Columbia College in Chicago, the first woman of color and first woman in nearly 90 years to lead the school.
The Chicago Bears are in discussions with the Buffalo Bills to finalize a trade that sends Moore to the AFC East, according to CBS NFL insider Jonathan Jones.
An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.
In a statement to CBS News, a representative for Britney Spears referred to her Wednesday arrest in Southern California as "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable."
A woman was held up by gun-wielding robbers in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are among the big names who will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced friendly Republicans and critical Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, where she testified about the administration's immigration agenda.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Pop star Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Wednesday night in Southern California, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said.
Anne and Kelly with Forever Fortunate Felines in Palatine, Illinois, joined CBS News Chicago to introduce Nala and Garfield, both available to adopt, and also talk about their "March Meow-ness" adoption event this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon said its bombing campaign will push deeper into Iran and become more intense.
Generally wet weather with dense fog on Thursday, with rounds of showers possible. Temps remain steady from day into night in the low 40s.
Dr. Shantay Bolton is the new president of Columbia College in Chicago, the first woman of color and first woman in nearly 90 years to lead the school.
A pilot was killed in a small plane crash in Deerfield, Illinois, Wednesday night.
A truck hanging on the edge of a bridge over I-290 in Elmhurst, Illinois, is causing significant closures on Thursday morning.
The Chicago Bears are in discussions with the Buffalo Bills to finalize a trade that sends Moore to the AFC East, according to CBS NFL insider Jonathan Jones.
Dr. Shantay Bolton is the new president of Columbia College in Chicago, the first woman of color and first woman in nearly 90 years to lead the school.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The Chicago Bears are in discussions with the Buffalo Bills to finalize a trade that sends Moore to the AFC East, according to CBS NFL insider Jonathan Jones.
Northwestern was in control before Purdue got back in the game with a 9-0 run in the second half.
Last-place Loyola Chicago came in shooting just 31% on 3s, but kept it close by outscoring the nation's top 3-point shooting team by nine from behind the arc.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Illinois is a win away from a triple-bye and berth in the quarterfinals next week in the Big Ten Tournament.
An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.
A woman was held up by gun-wielding robbers in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Two women are dead in Pennsylvania and a man is dead in Hillside, Illinois, after an apparent murder-suicide, police said.
Chicago police on Wednesday warned of a string of charity scam incidents in the on the Near West and South sides in recent weeks.
Burglars stole an ATM from a bar in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
