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The Bears Beat (01.09.12): Urlacher, Briggs back out of Pro Bowl with injuries

Found January 09, 2012 on Bears Beat:
PLAYERS: Brian Urlacher,  Lance Briggs,  Matt Forte,  Tim Tebow,  Marty Schottenheimer,  Jerry Angelo
TEAMS: Chicago Bears,  Washington Redskins,  Denver Broncos

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Both of the Bears’ Pro Bowl linebackers, Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs, have backed out of the Pro Bowl with separate injuries, speculation continues to mount that the Bears could consider Tim Ruskell for the general manager position, and an analysis of the Bears quarterback position from this season. How Bears fared in 2011 NFL rankings Mon Jan 9 15:50:00 2012 When it comes to the Bears’ 2011 season, the only numbers that really matter are 8-8. But aside from their won/loss record, … Redskins LB Fletcher replaces Urlacher at Pro Bowl Mon Jan 9 15:06:50 2012 ASHBURN, Va. (AP) – Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher is heading to his third consecutive Pro Bowl, replacing an … Matt Forte Among Finalists for 5th Annual Vizio Top Value Performer Award Mon Jan 9 14:06:00 2012 Matt Forte’s contract status was the subject of a lot of discussion this season.  There’s no doubt that he … Bears could learn from Tim Tebow, plus 10 more NFL observa...
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