LESSER OF TWO EVILS
Bears might start McCown over Hanie
According to reports, the Bears are considering replacing the struggling Caleb Hanie with Josh McNown when Chicago takes on Green Bay in an attempt to revive the team's struggling offense.
Via Pro Football Zone
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
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It’s too little, too late, but McCown shows more promise than erratic Hanie as backup
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Josh McCown didn’t lose faith, not in his God nor in himself. The veteran quarterback was out of the NFL the entire 2010 season, instead playing for the Hartford Colonials of the UFL before latching on with the San Francisco 49ers during this preseason. After what he considered a more than solid performance, McCown was disappointed when the 49ers released him...
Via Inside the Bears
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December 26, 2011
Grateful Josh McCown doesn’t want to look too far ahead
Coming off his first NFL start in nearly four years, quarterback Josh McCown isn’t looking too far ahead as he prepares for the season finale against the Vikings. McCown, who will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, said he’s grateful to the Bears for believing in him and providing him with a chance no other team would...
Via Inside the Bears
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December 28, 2011
A coach lurks in Josh McCown
Hours before kickoff at Lambeau Field on Sunday night, in his first NFL start in nearly four years, Bears quarterback Josh McCown received a text message from a high-school senior just outside of Charlotte. “Good luck,” the message from Cam Hunt said. “I want to thank you for everything you’ve done.” Since he was signed Nov. 23, after starter Jay Cutler broke his right...
Via Inside the Bears
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December 30, 2011
McCown to start at quarterback for Bears on Sunday
The Chicago Bears have confirmed that Josh McCown will be their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.McCown was given the nod ahead of ineffective Caleb Hanie, who threw just three touchdowns against nine interceptions while leading the Bears to four consecutive losses.McCown, who was signed last month, hasn't been a starter in the league since...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Bears will start McCown at quarterback
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- After losing four consecutive games and falling two games out of playoff contention, Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith has decided to switch quarterbacks.
Smith benched Caleb Hanie on Wednesday in favor of Josh McCown.
"We felt like we needed a change," Smith said in a teleconference with Packers media. "Someone to give us a little bit of a...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin
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December 21, 2011
Bears will start McCown at quarterback
GREEN BAY, Wis. After losing four consecutive games, Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith has decided to switch quarterbacks.
Smith benched Caleb Hanie on Wednesday in favor of Josh McCown.
"We felt like we needed a change," Smith said in a teleconference with Packers media, "someone to give us a little bit of a spark. It's time for us to make a move, so we went...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin
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December 21, 2011
Bears to start McCown vs Packers
Quarterback Josh McCown will start an NFL game for the first time in four years when he lines up behind center for the Chicago Bears Sunday night at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers.
McCown signed with the Bears on Nov. 23 after Jay Cutler suffered a broken right thumb. He replaces quarterback Caleb Hanie, who has a 41.8 passer rating with nine interceptions and three...
Via AP on Fox
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December 21, 2011
McCown feels fans’ pain
Josh McCown recognizes the frustration of Bears fans. A four-game losing streak has forced them to rely on mathematics to figure out the handful of ways the team can reach the postseason. The Bears’ new starting quarterback understands that expectations are low. “I’m just going to go in and compete and do the best I possibly can and see what happens,” McCown said. “I understand...
Via Inside the Bears
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December 24, 2011
McCown hopes for another chance in 2012
Journeyman quarterback Josh McCown believes he's earned a shot to be the backup next year. We also discuss Jerry Angelo's replacement, another new offense for Jay Cutler and more.
Via chi.scout.com
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January 05, 2012
A spot with Bears looks open for Josh McCown
Coach Lovie Smith said he liked what he saw from Josh McCown against the Packers on Sunday night. ‘‘The performance that Josh put in last night was impressive,’’ Smith on Monday said when asked if McCown might be considered for the No. 2 quarterback spot in 2012. ‘‘That’s why we can get so much done this week. We want to see him have an opportunity to play again. You...
Via Inside the Bears
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December 26, 2011
Vikings' Allen wishes McCown pulled a Favre in season finale
Jared Allen just missed setting the all-time sack record this season, and he said this week he would've had no problem if Josh McCown pulled a Favre to get him the record.
Via NFL.com
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26 days ago
Josh McCown is as surprised as anyone he’s an NFL starter again
Josh McCown will start at quarterback for the Bears on Sunday, something no one could have predicted a month ago, least of all McCown himself. McCown’s last start was with the Raiders in 2007, and he was out of the NFL for the entire 2010 season and for all of this season, too, until the…
Via Pro Football Talk
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December 22, 2011
McCown does well in Bears debut
Despite not having started an NFL game since 2007, Josh McCown performed admirably Sunday night, managing Chicago's offense and helping them move the ball consistently throughout the contest.
Via chi.scout.com
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December 26, 2011
Josh McCown feels Bears fans’ pain
Josh McCown recognizes the frustration of Bears fans. A four-game losing streak has forced them to rely on mathematics to figure out the handful of ways the team can reach the postseason. The Bears’ new starting quarterback understands that expectations are low. “I’m just going to go in and compete and do the best I possibly can and see what happens,” McCown said. “I understand...
Via Inside the Bears
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December 24, 2011
Chicago Bears Switch to Josh McCown Too Little Too Late
The Chicago Bears finally decided to bench quarterback Caleb Hanie in favor of Josh McCown. Five weeks ago, McCown was a high school gym teacher who had not started in the NFL since 2007. Despite his gap in playing, he looked sharp; in comparison to Hanie that is. McCown finished the game 19-28 for 242 [...]
Via Chicago Sports Life
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
Ten Random Thoughts on the Chicago Bears
1. What would the Chicago Bears record have been with Josh McCown instead of Caleb Hanie? It’s a personnel decision like this that makes me question the Chicago Bears front office. McCown isn’t a superstar by any stretch, but he found open receivers and moved when he needed to do so. Considering he’s been a member of this team around four weeks, it shows what this...
Via Rant Sports
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
Bears Going With McCown at QB?
The Bears are reportedly going to start Josh McCown at quarterback over Caleb Hanie for Week 16 vs. the Packers, according to ESPN Chicago.
Fantasy Spin:
This is no surprise as Hanie carried a laughable 41.8 efficiency rating over 102 passing attempts this season. The 32-year-old McCown holds a dismal 70.9 efficiency rating over his career however, and is not a recommended fantasy...
Via Fantasy Football Champs
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December 20, 2011
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December 20, 2011
McCown Slated To Start For Bears
As expected, Josh McCown is slated to lead the Bears into battle this weekend against the Packers, according to ESPN Chicago.
Fantasy Spin:
So while McCown should be an improvement over the laughably bad Hanie, McCown is still far from being a solid quarterback and is not a recommended fantasy option - especially vs. rival Green Bay at hostile Lambeau Field.
Via Fantasy Football Champs
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
McCown to start for Bears
Quarterback Josh McCown will start an NFL game for the first time in four years when the Chicago Bears play Sunday night at Green Bay.
Via Charlotte Observer
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December 22, 2011
Josh McCown wants Caleb Hanie to succeed
As a competitor, quarterback Josh McCown would’ve embraced an opportunity to enter Sunday’s game before the score got out of hand. “But at the same time,” McCown told the Sun-Times after the Bears’ 38-14 loss, “you have to go when they call you. “You have to take advantage of the reps you get. But I hate to go in under those circumstances, obviously.” Caleb Hanie...
Via Inside the Bears
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December 20, 2011
Bears Game Day: McCown gets his chance
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Josh McCown said he didn't want to get too excited when asked about starting his first game Sunday for the Chicago Bears. Given the Bears' four-game losing streak and slim NFC playoff chances, it was hard to get excited about their chances of upsetting the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Via Chicago Tribune
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December 25, 2011
Chicago Bears team report: Josh McCown could get start
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Via SportingNews.com
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December 19, 2011
McCown, Moore inactive for Bears vs. Chiefs
Looks like Josh McCown still has some catching up to do: The man who was brought in to be No. 2 quarterback behind starter Caleb Hanie is inactive for the second straight game, with rookie Nathan Enderle serving as Hanie's backup.
Via Chicago Tribune
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December 04, 2011
McCown thought he'd never play in NFL again
New Bears starting QB Josh McCown was out of football in 2010 and hadn't completed an NFL pass since 2009 before signing with the club. He admitted he never felt he'd be back in this position.
Via chi.scout.com
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December 22, 2011
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