Via AP on Fox
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September 08, 2012
Indianapolis offensive guard Joe Reitz did not travel with the team to Chicago for Sunday's season opener.
The backup did not practice all week after he was kicked in the knee. Seth Olsen won the job at left guard by beating out Reitz, who started 11 games last season, and Jeff Linkenbach, last season's starter at right tackle.
Reitz and starting inside linebacker Pat Angerer...
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September 08, 2012
The Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears meet for the first time since 2008, when the Bears gained a measure of revenge against the Colts for the Super Bowl XLI loss. Chicago beat Indy 29-13 in the first regular season NFL game played at Lucas Oil Stadium.
And if you needed a reminder, this is also the first season in 14 years that Colts fans won’t see #18 under center,...
Via Shatter The Backboard
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September 07, 2012
Well, we made it. It’s been a long seven months since the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, it’s been even longer since my 49ers won a game, but WE MADE IT! Football started on Wednesday, but for most of us this long agonizing time where we have to [...]
Via Pro Sports Daily
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September 06, 2012
Even though Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano has suggested wide receiver Austin Collie would probably play in the opener, Collie himself is unsure, NFL.com reported. Collie has been bothered by concussion-related problems after sustaining his fourth concussion in two years during the preseason. He said he can't tell yet whether he'll be able to play against the Bears...
Via Bears Backer
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September 07, 2012
For many years the focal point of the Indianapolis Colts defense has been defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.
The Colts relied heavily on the “Tampa-2″ or cover-2 defense during the last decade having been implemented during Tony Dungy’s eight year run followed by Jim Caldwell’s two year as head coach.
Caldwell was fired at the end of last season and the Colts...
Via GridironFans.com
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September 06, 2012
The Indianapolis Star reports Colts wide receiver Austin Collie (head) said Thursday he remains day to day and it's up to the doctors to clear him to play Week 1 against the Bears. He said he feels good at practice and has switched to a Zenith helmet. He had been using a Schutt helmet. "I don't want to make a definite statement of, 'Yes, I am playing on Sunday'...
Via Midway Illustrated
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September 07, 2012
Just thinking, well, let’s be honest, fantasizing, about the Chicago Bears’ season opener Sunday against the possibly-hapless Indianapolis Colts, conjures up images of Will Smith sassing the alien he has just yanked out of a spaceship and punched to death in the desert in “Independence Day”. But in my Bear-centric fantasy, Julius Peppers is Will Smith, and that doomed...
Via Bears Backer
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September 07, 2012
The Chicago Bears welcome the Indianapolis Colts to Soldier Field this Sunday.
Andrew Luck, the #1 overall pick from the 2012 NFL Draft comes to town. He will likely face an uphill battle against the veteran Bears defense.
The rookie quarterback has a shaky offensive line in front of him led by second-year tackle Anthony Castonzo. With the departure of center Jeff Saturday the Colts...
Via MyTeamRivals.com
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September 08, 2012
The Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears meet for the first time since 2008, when the Bears gained a measure of revenge against the Colts for the Super Bowl XLI loss. Chicago beat Indy 29-13 in the first regular season NFL game played at Lucas Oil Stadium.
And if you needed a reminder, this is also the first season in 14 years that Colts fans won’t see #18 under center,...
Via Juan Elway
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September 07, 2012
I don’t get rattled easily Juan…
I will look at each game and give details about each team that may help fantasy owners make better decisions going into that week’s games. Enjoy.
Colts
Andrew Luck makes his NFL debut on Sunday and pulls a tough Bears defense on the road. I think he will have some success in this game, but he is your backup for a reason. Keep him on your...
Via Bears Backer
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September 08, 2012
The Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears will meet for the 42nd time ever on Sunday. The Colts lead the all-time series 23-18.
The Bears are 6-1 in their last seven home openers. The Colts have lost their last two road openers.
The Bears defeated the Colts the last time the two teams played in 2008, 29-13. In that game, a then rookie Matt Forte ran 23 times for 123 yards, which included...
Via Football Nation
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September 06, 2012
The 2012 football season is under way and the first football Sunday begins in three days. Jay Cutler and the revamped Chicago Bears' offense are anxious to get the season started in a victorious manner, and the Colts are the perfect first opponent for them. The Colts are implementing a new defense this year, the 3-4 scheme that is becoming commonplace in the league now....
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