Bears sign Toub to 2-year deal
The Chicago Bears have signed special teams coordinator Dave Toub to a two-year contract.
The team announced the move on Tuesday. Toub had an expiring contract and was reportedly in the running for the Miami Dolphins' head coaching job.
The Bears' special teams have consistently ranked among the league's best since Toub arrived in 2004. He's helped Devin Hester develop into one...
Via AP on Fox
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26 days ago
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2011 Season Awards: Special Teams MVP
It's awards season, so it's time to break out the navy and orange carpet, tuxedos and high-strung hosts as we recognize the best of the Bears season. We start with the special teams most valuable player. Special teams are undervalued with other franchises, but since Lovie Smith hired Dave Toub, they've been a key part of the Bears success. The nominees are: Robbie Gould: The...
Via NBC Chicago
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26 days ago
Bear Bites: Madden on the Bears
Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Bears news. Read up on John Madden and Brian Billick's thoughts on the Bears' personnel, the future of Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs, and a fun Robbie Gould event.
What does John Madden have to say about Mike Tice and the Bears' GM search? (CSN Chicago)
Super Bowl-winning coach Brian Billick...
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January 13, 2012
Bears’ Dave Toub completes interview with Dolphins
DAVIE, Fla. — Bears special teams coordinator Dave Toub is the latest candidate to interview for the Miami Dolphins’ coaching job. The Dolphins completed a two-day interview with Toub on Wednesday. They’ve also interviewed former Titans coach Jeff Fisher and Todd Bowles, who was Miami’s interim coach for the final three games this season after Tony Sparano was fired. Toub...
Via Inside the Bears
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January 04, 2012
Bears assistant Toub interviews for Fins' job
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Dave Toub is the latest candidate to interview for the Miami Dolphins' coaching job.
The Dolphins completed a two-day interview with Toub on Wednesday. They've also interviewed former Titans coach Jeff Fisher and Todd Bowles, who was Miami's interim coach for the final three games this season after Tony Sparano...
Via Fox Sports Florida
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January 04, 2012
Bears assistant Toub interviews for Dolphins' job
Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Dave Toub is the latest candidate to interview for the Miami Dolphins' coaching job.
The Dolphins completed a two-day interview with Toub on Wednesday. They've also interviewed former Titans coach Jeff Fisher and Todd Bowles, who was Miami's interim coach for the final three games this season after Tony Sparano was fired.
Toub...
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January 04, 2012
Bears-Vikings prop picks (01.01.12)
Kahlil Bell is inspired to have a big game against his one-time team, the Vikings.
Here is a look at hypothetical propositional wagers between the Bears and Vikings.
First team to score
Bears. It’s hard to pick a Bears team that has lost five straight games to score first on the road, but Minnesota is such a bad team that it’s even harder not to.
First Bears player to...
Via Bears Beat
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December 30, 2011
Early Hibernation for Bears
Five straight defeats have put the Chicago Bears (7-8) out of the playoffs. The Bears lost to Green Bay 35-21 with a makeshift offense that gained 441 yards, and an improved passing game due to Josh McCown, the backup QB, who played well in defeat. McCown, showed poise, and a pretty good arm, as he battled with the Bears to a 14-10 half-time score. Then in the 3rd quarter, Green...
Via NFL Football Online
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December 26, 2011
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December 26, 2011
Bears-Packers prop picks (12.25.11)
Blah... might I recommend we all leave our TVs off and spend more time with family and friends on Christmas night?
Here is a look at hypothetical propositional wagers between the Bears and Packers.
First team to score
Packers. I don’t think there’s any question on this one. Unless the Bears receive the opening kickoff and somehow manage to drive the ball into field goal...
Via Bears Beat
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December 23, 2011
Your 1pm Open Thread: Brought to You by Slangin’ Sammy Hurd
Sam Hurd was released by the Bears following his arrest on federal drug charges this week. Speculation surrounds the existence and contents of a list of Hurd’s NFL customers that is supposedly in the possession of authorities. While the NFL doesn’t need another scandal—it could set an example for other beleaguered sports organizations by owning this problem.
My suggestion...
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December 18, 2011
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December 18, 2011
Moments in Time: Seattle Seahawks vs. Bears 2007 Playoffs
Seattle Seahawks nostalgia in this weeks Moments In Time. In 2007, the Seattle Seahawks headed to Soldier Field in Chicago to take on the Bears in the divisional round of the 2007 NFL Playoffs. The game was back and forth as Shaun Alexander rushed for 2 touchdowns and Nate Burleson caught one, but Bears kicker Robbie Gould had the ultimate say in the game.
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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December 16, 2011
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December 16, 2011
Week 15 Kicker Rankings
Unlike running backs, quarterbacks and even tight ends, kickers have always been known for their longevity in the NFL. You can easily have a player in his late 30′s to even 40′s booming kicks from 50 yards out. This year we have seen a few kickers who have stood the test of time and continue to put up strong performances.
Here are my kicker rankings going into Week 15...
Via Top Fantasy Football
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December 15, 2011
Nittany Lions in the NFL - Week 14
Highlights from week 14 of the 2011 season include kicker Robbie Gould setting a Bears franchise record, Linebacker U. alums Sean Lee and Paul Posluszny recording interceptions, and Michael Robinson and Bryan Scott scoring unconventional touchdowns.
Via gopsusports.com
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December 13, 2011
Who Stuck Out in Last-Minute Loss?
Chicago's loss to Denver was like a punch in the stomach that you saw coming but couldn't stop. But there were some players who stood out more than others.
Grizzly Bears -- the Bears who tamed the bucking Broncos
Israel Idonije -- Though he was angry at himself for not blocking the game-winning field goal, Izzy was the star on defense. He blocked a field goal, recovered...
Via NBC Chicago
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December 12, 2011
Week 14 Kicker Rankings
Unlike running backs, quarterbacks and even tight ends, kickers have always been known for their longevity in the NFL. You can easily have a player in his late 30′s to even 40′s booming kicks from 50 yards out. This year we have seen a few kickers who have stood the test of time and continue to put up strong performances.
Here are my kicker rankings going into Week 13...
Via Top Fantasy Football
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December 08, 2011
Chicago Bears Fail to Show Up, Lose 10-3 to Kansas City
Raise your hand if you think Sunday’s Bears game was one of the worst ones you’ve watched in a long time.
Or maybe you were smarter than me and turned it off at halftime.
Overall, it was a team fail. I’m not really sure where to start other than to say the Bears never really got out of the starting gates for the entire game.
While gray clouds blanketed Chicago,...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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December 05, 2011
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December 05, 2011
Who Stuck Out in Painful Loss?
If you're having a hard time talking about the Bears game without A) raging like the Hulk, B) Throwing up your hands in disgust or C) Gazing into the distance while repeating, "It's all over" at a barely audible tone, don't fret. You're not alone. We all feel that way. But talking about the loss will help us get through it, so let's break down the...
Via NBC Chicago
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December 05, 2011
Final Winner Announced: Bears Backer Giveaway, Chitown Clothing Chicago Bears T-Shirts
Congratulations to Nate Richards (@NateDogg1229) on winning the Robbie Gould T-Shirt from the Chitown Clothing Chicago Bears T-Shirts giveaway.
Make sure to email me at Bearsbacker@live.com with your addresses and shirt sizes, so we can get you the shirts as soon as possible. Also, once you get the shirt upload a picture on Twitter or Facebook in your Chitown Clothing Chicago Bears...
Via Bears Backer
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December 04, 2011
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December 04, 2011
Bears-Chiefs prop picks (12.04.11)
Johnny Knox seems to have a good on-field relationship with Caleb Hanie and both he and the Bears should benefit from it.
Here is a look at hypothetical propositional wagers between the Bears and Chiefs.
First team to score
Bears. The Bears defense gave a supreme effort last week but they just couldn’t sustain 60 minutes of keeping the Raiders out of the end zone while battling...
Via Bears Beat
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December 02, 2011
Gould showing leg strength this season
While he was overshadowed by the Raiders' Sebastian Janikowski kicking six field goals without a miss last Sunday in Oakland, Robbie Gould also produced a rare accomplishment.
Via chicagobears.com
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November 30, 2011
Lovie's Glass Is Half Full
Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites, your collection of the best Bears news. Read on for Lovie Smith's take on the loss, Martz's baffling play-calling, Hanie's lessons, Tillman's frustration with lack of turnovers, odds for Kansas City's game, and Gould's take on the weather in Oakland.
Lovie Smith accentuated the positives in the Bears loss...
Via NBC Chicago
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November 29, 2011
Who Stood Out in Ugly Bears Loss?
The Bears' loss to the Raiders Sunday was ugly, but not completely devoid of positives. Who stood out, for better or worse, on Sunday?
Grizzly Bears -- The players who embodied "Just win, baby!"
Lance Louis -- The guard made a play that men who weigh 320 pounds aren't supposed to make. After Caleb Hanie threw an interception, Louis ran down Kamerion Wimbley...
Via NBC Chicago
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November 28, 2011
Kicker, punter boot Raiders to victory
OAKLAND – Robbie Gould made two 50-yard field goals in a game for the first time in his seven-year NFL career and Adam Podlesh had a robust 44.8-yard average on five punts.
Via chicagobears.com
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November 28, 2011
Raiders beat Bears at own game
OAKLAND, Calif. — It’s not often argued that the Bears lost the special-teams battle, but there was no dispute after their 25-20 loss Sunday, not even from within their locker room. The Raiders owned the third phase. “They beat us on special teams,” returner Devin Hester said. “They overpowered us. There’s no other way to put it than that.” The Bears had their moments...
Via Inside the Bears
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November 27, 2011
Raiders enjoy special victory over Bears
OAKLAND, Calif. — Not often is it argued that the Bears lost the special teams battle but there was no dispute after their 25-20 loss here Sunday, not even from within their own locker room. The Raiders owned the third phase. “They beat us on special teams,” returner Devin Hester said. “They overpowered us. There’s no other way to put it than that.” The Bears had their...
Via Inside the Bears
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November 27, 2011
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