Monday, December 26, 2011

Bears out/McCown, Bell bright spots/Defense struggles

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Bears Newsletter

December 26, 2011
After Sunday's loss, Bears sit at 7-8 and out of playoffs
After Sunday's loss, Bears sit at 7-8 and out of playoffs

GREEN BAY -- Success is not measured by style points or incremental signs of progress by younger players in the NFL.

Bears eliminated from playoffs with loss to Packers Bears eliminated from playoffs with loss to Packers

Rodgers throws for 5 TDs as gap between rivals looks wider than ever.
McCown a bright spot on dismal night Haugh: McCown a bright spot on dismal night

Fill-in Bears QB restores professionalism to position.
No fair letting the Packers have a real quarterback Rosenbloom: No fair letting the Packers have a real quarterback

If the NFL really wanted to back up all its big talk about parity, it would’ve made Josh McCown quarterback the Packers.
Bell rings true Pompei: Bell rings true

McCown, Bowman also gave Bears valuable tape to evaluate.
Bell shows he can answer the bell Bell shows he can answer the bell

Running back steps into starting lineup, gains career-best 121 yards.
Disappointment sets in after elimination from playoff contention Disappointment sets in after elimination from playoff contention

Urlacher: 'We haven't played well enough to win'.
Four downs: Offense not to blame Four downs: Offense not to blame

Cornerback, backup QB will be offseason priorities.
Bowman has tough night vs. Rodgers and Co. Bennett flashes big-play ability

After quiet last 4 games, WR displays nifty moves on 49-yard pass play.
Three Bears: Bell hot, Wright cold, McCown just right Three Bears: Bell hot, Wright cold, McCown just right

RB merits consideration as Forte's backup next season.

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