Found this stat and it may sway more people to take the Bears this week. It's very likely that this game turns into a shoot-out, so we shall see.
Chicago +7
Found this stat and it may sway more people to take the Bears this week. It's very likely that this game turns into a shoot-out, so we shall see.
Chicago +7
Found this stat and it may sway more people to take the Bears this week. It's very likely that this game turns into a shoot-out, so we shall see.
Chicago +7
Urlacher leaves Bears to be with family after mother’s passing
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher(notes) has left the Chicago Bears for an open-ended period of time to be with his family following the unexpected passing of his mother, 51-year-old Lavoyda Lenard, who died Monday, according to a statement released by the team.
No other information has been given as to the reason for her death, and Lt. Brent Smith of the Titus County (Texas) Sheriff's Office told reporters that there was no evidence of foul play.
In a 2002 piece for ESPN Magazine, Urlacher called his mother "my heart."
"My mother, Lavoyda, unexpectedly passed away Monday at her home in Texas," Urlacher said in a statement. "My first priority right now is to be with my family as we mourn her loss and make the arrangements to lay her to rest. This is a very difficult and emotional time for us and I sincerely ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you."
The Bears are obviously prepared to be understanding if Urlacher can't play, but they also know his value on the field. The team travels to New Orleans to play the Saints on Sunday.
"That's going to be tough for our football team [if Urlacher doesn't play Sunday]," Bears receiver Roy Williams told ESPN Chicago. "Whoever takes his spot [if necessary] will play well. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. He is the emotional leader of the football team, so we have his back."
Defensive end Israel Idonije(notes) agreed. "Our hearts are with him," Idonije said. "It's one of those times that you can't imagine, and 100 percent of our support is with him. At the end of the day, family and life comes first."
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler(notes) talked about what Urlacher meant to a team that is 21-13 with Urlacher in the lineup, and 7-8 without him since 2008. "You can't replace a guy like him," Cutler said. "He's the heart and soul of this team."
Urlacher leaves Bears to be with family after mother’s passing
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher(notes) has left the Chicago Bears for an open-ended period of time to be with his family following the unexpected passing of his mother, 51-year-old Lavoyda Lenard, who died Monday, according to a statement released by the team.
No other information has been given as to the reason for her death, and Lt. Brent Smith of the Titus County (Texas) Sheriff's Office told reporters that there was no evidence of foul play.
In a 2002 piece for ESPN Magazine, Urlacher called his mother "my heart."
"My mother, Lavoyda, unexpectedly passed away Monday at her home in Texas," Urlacher said in a statement. "My first priority right now is to be with my family as we mourn her loss and make the arrangements to lay her to rest. This is a very difficult and emotional time for us and I sincerely ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you."
The Bears are obviously prepared to be understanding if Urlacher can't play, but they also know his value on the field. The team travels to New Orleans to play the Saints on Sunday.
"That's going to be tough for our football team [if Urlacher doesn't play Sunday]," Bears receiver Roy Williams told ESPN Chicago. "Whoever takes his spot [if necessary] will play well. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. He is the emotional leader of the football team, so we have his back."
Defensive end Israel Idonije(notes) agreed. "Our hearts are with him," Idonije said. "It's one of those times that you can't imagine, and 100 percent of our support is with him. At the end of the day, family and life comes first."
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler(notes) talked about what Urlacher meant to a team that is 21-13 with Urlacher in the lineup, and 7-8 without him since 2008. "You can't replace a guy like him," Cutler said. "He's the heart and soul of this team."
Well New Orleans is overvalued at (-7) with or without Brian Urlacher in the fold. Offensively, New Orleans is going to have to throw the ball on the Bears to win (the Bears were #2 against the rush last year). Now, that's going to be a little tougher task without Mr. Colsten or Lance Moore in the line-up.
The key with any successful defense is to get pressure with the front four to not compromise the coverage areas of the back seven. So if the Bears defensive front can create the same kind of havoc as they did last week, Brees will be in for a long day. The Bears have two 6' 7" defensive ends in Peppers and Idonije that will effect the 6'1" Brees' from throwing some routes over the Bears defensive front. On the other hand, Brees and Payton tend to make great in-game adjustments, so maybe they'll counter the Bears well?
27-21 Chicago
Well New Orleans is overvalued at (-7) with or without Brian Urlacher in the fold. Offensively, New Orleans is going to have to throw the ball on the Bears to win (the Bears were #2 against the rush last year). Now, that's going to be a little tougher task without Mr. Colsten or Lance Moore in the line-up.
The key with any successful defense is to get pressure with the front four to not compromise the coverage areas of the back seven. So if the Bears defensive front can create the same kind of havoc as they did last week, Brees will be in for a long day. The Bears have two 6' 7" defensive ends in Peppers and Idonije that will effect the 6'1" Brees' from throwing some routes over the Bears defensive front. On the other hand, Brees and Payton tend to make great in-game adjustments, so maybe they'll counter the Bears well?
27-21 Chicago
Colston and Moore out
Smith is out
Olin playn center
Saints wont be able to run the ball and with Olin in the middle and Brees being as mobile as Ryan its going to be a long day for Brees and company...
What makes you all think Saints are gonna light up the Bears D?Werent the Bears the only team not to give up a TD to an offense last week???Didnt they just maul the team that won the Saints division last year!!??
BEARS WIN FOR MAMMA LACH!!!!!!!!!!
Colston and Moore out
Smith is out
Olin playn center
Saints wont be able to run the ball and with Olin in the middle and Brees being as mobile as Ryan its going to be a long day for Brees and company...
What makes you all think Saints are gonna light up the Bears D?Werent the Bears the only team not to give up a TD to an offense last week???Didnt they just maul the team that won the Saints division last year!!??
BEARS WIN FOR MAMMA LACH!!!!!!!!!!
Brad Biggs team writer for Bears reported late Wed night Lach is likely to play...watch him have the game of his life and the Bears roll
14 tackles,2FF,INT,3 sacks and a td
Bears gettng Wooton,Barber and Hurd back this weekend not key players but every little bit helps...sprinkle in an inspired D rallying around its captain and its a Bears victory Sunday...hopefully
Cant wait to see Soldier field full of 54 jerseys in a few weeks...
Brad Biggs team writer for Bears reported late Wed night Lach is likely to play...watch him have the game of his life and the Bears roll
14 tackles,2FF,INT,3 sacks and a td
Bears gettng Wooton,Barber and Hurd back this weekend not key players but every little bit helps...sprinkle in an inspired D rallying around its captain and its a Bears victory Sunday...hopefully
Cant wait to see Soldier field full of 54 jerseys in a few weeks...
Bears can get pressure with front 4 which hopefully will give the lbs and dbs the ability to limit sproiles in the screen game, saints must blitz to get pressure which hopefully will allow bears screen game with forte to have a nice day. Saints defense looked terrible last week and i know it was vs the pack and 1 of the best o's in nfl but still they looked very poor. bears d looked awesome vs 1 of the "experts" best teams. should be a very good and competitive game and a 7 pt spread is to much imo. Cutler is 23-0 when he has a passer rating over 100 in his career and i see him having a good day vs the defense of the saints i witnessed last week.
Im excited to watch the match up between the special teams, that should be some fun football.
DA BEARS +td GL TO ALL!!
Bears can get pressure with front 4 which hopefully will give the lbs and dbs the ability to limit sproiles in the screen game, saints must blitz to get pressure which hopefully will allow bears screen game with forte to have a nice day. Saints defense looked terrible last week and i know it was vs the pack and 1 of the best o's in nfl but still they looked very poor. bears d looked awesome vs 1 of the "experts" best teams. should be a very good and competitive game and a 7 pt spread is to much imo. Cutler is 23-0 when he has a passer rating over 100 in his career and i see him having a good day vs the defense of the saints i witnessed last week.
Im excited to watch the match up between the special teams, that should be some fun football.
DA BEARS +td GL TO ALL!!
Be carefully with your stats. The last time these 2 teams played was 2008. All three games were in Chicago. N.O. does not want to go 0-2 to start the season. Check out how GOOD teams did last year after losing opening day.Atl. Indy, Jets, Phila., and SD lost opening day and came back and won the 2nd week.
N.O. wins.
Be carefully with your stats. The last time these 2 teams played was 2008. All three games were in Chicago. N.O. does not want to go 0-2 to start the season. Check out how GOOD teams did last year after losing opening day.Atl. Indy, Jets, Phila., and SD lost opening day and came back and won the 2nd week.
N.O. wins.
Be carefully with your stats. The last time these 2 teams played was 2008. All three games were in Chicago. N.O. does not want to go 0-2 to start the season. Check out how GOOD teams did last year after losing opening day.Atl. Indy, Jets, Phila., and SD lost opening day and came back and won the 2nd week.
N.O. wins.
Be carefully with your stats. The last time these 2 teams played was 2008. All three games were in Chicago. N.O. does not want to go 0-2 to start the season. Check out how GOOD teams did last year after losing opening day.Atl. Indy, Jets, Phila., and SD lost opening day and came back and won the 2nd week.
N.O. wins.
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