Muller: Some Bears Fans Need A Dose Of Reality
When I sat down on the couch yesterday to watch the news, the talk of the town was, of course, the Bears loss to the Packers in the NFC Championship game, on Sunday afternoon.
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When I sat down on the couch yesterday to watch the news, the talk of the town was, of course, the Bears loss to the Packers in the NFC Championship game, on Sunday afternoon.
The Chicago Bears' offseason will start about two weeks earlier than most fans and players had expected. But since the offseason has arrived it's time to look ahead to next season, and where they will need to improve.
The sense of disappointment is actually a good thing when you think about it. It means that the expectations weren't met. And the expectations for the 2010 season went from six wins to a Super Bowl win.
The Chicago Bears' offense underwent a transformation this season. They went from a pass-heavy to a balanced attacked, and that might be the best fit for the Bears.
The Chicago Bears are one win away from reaching the Super Bowl for the first time since 2006. But in the NFC Championship game, there will be more on the line than just that.
I am not sure what is going to be worse this week as we prepare for the showdown in the NFC Championship game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers: the anticipation that, at times, will be too much to bear (no pun intended).
The Chicago Bears have beaten the Seattle Seahawks and have advanced to the NFC Championship game where they will face the Green Bay Packers. Join the Bears Radio post-game shows right now with expert analysis, player, and coach interviews.
Jerry Angelo made it very clear. Wins, and only wins, will lead to credibility in the NFL. And wins are the ultimate judge of success in the league. LISTEN to Tom Thayer's analysis.
The last time Jay Cutler played postseason football was when he was in high school. Despite that long break from playoff action, Cutler is poised and read to make a run deep into the playoffs.
Earlier this season Devin Hester set the NFL record for career punt and kickoff return touchdowns. After Sunday's season finale, you can add another NFL record to Hester's resume.
The Chicago Bears seemingly have nothing to play for. The Green Bay Packers aren't nearly as fortunate.
Alright Bears fans, here it is. The final week of the 2010 NFL regular season on the first Sunday of the new year.
Not as if the Bears-Packers rivalry needs any more intensity, but if the Packers were to beat the Bears on Sunday they would clinch a spot in the playoffs.
No team has risen toward the NFL's elite in more stunning fashion than the Chicago Bears.
It's fair to say that the Chicago Bears have already exceeded all expectations this season.
The Bears were the first team to clinch their division this season, which was already more than most people expected from them.
Now that the Bears have clinched the NFC North, and a spot it the playoffs, there will inevitably be people wanting them to pull back and rest some players. But the Bears still have more to play for.
Devin Hester etched his name into the NFL record books Monday night in the Bears 40-14 NFC North clinching beat down of the Minnesota Vikings.
Monday night's game resulted in a few things for the Bears. Devin Hester is now, officially, the greatest returner of all-time, as if that was ever in doubt.
A lot was made of all of the assets that the Bears gave up to get Jay Cutler. There was even people, who not too long ago, would rather have Kyle Orton leading the team.
Sitting at 10-4, with two games left to be played, the Bears are in a great position to make a deep run into the playoffs. But just a few months ago, did anyone see this coming?
Say they don't win another game. Say the Bears lose to the Jets, lose to the Packers and lose in the first round of the NFC Playoffs. (I'm not saying they will, mind you. Not at all.) Would you still declare Chicago's 2010 NFL season a success?
The Chicago Bears have beaten the Minnesota Vikings and have won the NFC North Division.
The Minnesota Vikings have had a terrible season. There have been many off-field, and on-field, distractions to go along with the poor play. But, if the Bears aren't focus and sharp, the Vikings could come out on top.
Vikings' punter Chris Kluwe – never one to avoid offering a thought – called tonight's TCF Bank Stadium surface "unplayable" after yesterday's walk-through.
Chicago area leaders on Thursday accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of carrying out arrests at the Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse in defiance of an Illinois law prohibiting such activity.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have built a "self-driving" lab that uses robotics and artificial intelligence to accelerate work that would take humans weeks or months to complete.
Airbags were stolen from multiple cars overnight on Chicago's North Side, the latest in a string of thefts in recent months targeting Hondas.
President Trump fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general on Thursday, and insiders said the revolving door at the top of the Justice Department is spinning just as fast at the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago.
A man was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in the 2023 murder of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.
President Trump fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general on Thursday, and insiders said the revolving door at the top of the Justice Department is spinning just as fast at the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
When Jean-Luc Godard's "Hail Mary" opened in Chicago on April 4, 1986, it drew a throng of angry protesters who considered the film an affront to their faith.
Applications are open for residents and bands who want to participate in PorchFest in Chicago's Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities this year.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
A man was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in the 2023 murder of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.
Severe storms taper off in the late evening and end overnight Thursday. Lows in the upper 40s.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have built a "self-driving" lab that uses robotics and artificial intelligence to accelerate work that would take humans weeks or months to complete.
A tornado watch and a wind advisory are in effect as lines of severe storms are racing east to the Chicago area.
“Bob's Burgers” voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman was seriously injured in a fiery crash. He was pulled from the wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire.
A man was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in the 2023 murder of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.
President Trump fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general on Thursday, and insiders said the revolving door at the top of the Justice Department is spinning just as fast at the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago.
There is now a Tornado Watch alongside a Wind Advisory in effect as several rounds of severe storms that could prompt tornado warnings barrel toward the Chicago area.
Hyde Park Academy High School students are mourning the second classmate killed by a hit-and-run driver in little more than a week.
Chicago area leaders on Thursday accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of carrying out arrests at the Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse in defiance of an Illinois law prohibiting such activity.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have built a "self-driving" lab that uses robotics and artificial intelligence to accelerate work that would take humans weeks or months to complete.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
The Bulls have lost five straight.
Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
The White Sox have postponed Thursday's home opener against the Blue Jays until Friday, due to expected thunderstorms.
Some Joliet, Illinois, residents were asked to shelter in place Thursday morning as police executed a search warrant.
A man stood charged Thursday with holding up five men at gunpoint after luring them by offering to buy anime cards on online marketplaces.
A man was apprehended late Wednesday night after a standoff in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced Tuesday that it was offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of each of three accomplices in numerous mail thefts in Chicago.
