http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/1370 Recent articles about Lance Briggs en-us Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune writes that Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Vikings was proof positive that the Bears can't compete with good NFL teams. The Bears lost six players, including LB Lance Briggs and CB Charles Tillman, to... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:27:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_Vikings_one_liners/1655035 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_Vikings_one_liners/1655035 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_Vikings_one_liners/1655035 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/6/36177a6de4f503a4b7828f6bc4b1ccf67f876f83/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92183104.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04644FC79B01900C5524B4FAC5E5CEA3D4658BC22419B146F.jpg Where Turkey and Football is a way of life. In the Den Another piling on Jay Cutler Bears/Vikings injury report Not that we need his approval, but Favre thinks Cutler will do fine.  Some random ESPN Chicago columnist talking about  what Cutler is and isn't. In the Vicinity of the Den This year the NFLN will be running an hour long special to announce the 25 finalists for the 2009 Hall of  Fame class.  Get a look at the no... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_Turkey_Edition/1635106 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_Turkey_Edition/1635106 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_Turkey_Edition/1635106 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/2/c2a629f13923e9172a6ae73caf1520821bc9dcf8/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93311820.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D02AAB38E6B4220F39483806575A34DEB7DF4C914F9862B707.jpg Chicago Bears linebacker a big aficionado of genre Bears linebacker Lance Briggs may be the most nonchalant comic book geek in the world, understandably oblivious to the taunts and snickers that greet your average, physically less-intimidating hard-core enthusiast. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:18:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_Toughest_comic_book_geek/1628035 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_Toughest_comic_book_geek/1628035 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_Toughest_comic_book_geek/1628035 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/1/d15e9a22c41e3fb0377e4d9d1f0694cc29d115fd/small/Chicago_Bears_v_e182.jpg Hey, don’t shoot the messenger. I don’t make this stuff up. Well, I would if I had any skill or talent or any creativity whatsoever. No wonder he misses so many tackles. He’s worried about his jet-black thigh high stockings showing. And don’t think he has kept it hidden. Inside sources tell me this was Briggs’ costume just a few weeks ago up around Halsted & Belmont in Chicago. I hear his arch nemesis is the purple and gold clad Brett Farvbulous. It should be an epic battle of the ϋber ga... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:08:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lance_Briggs_is_a_gay_superhero/1628879 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lance_Briggs_is_a_gay_superhero/1628879 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Lance_Briggs_is_a_gay_superhero/1628879 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/1/d15e9a22c41e3fb0377e4d9d1f0694cc29d115fd/small/Chicago_Bears_v_e182.jpg LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Lance Briggs understands why coach Lovie Smith is on the hot seat. "This is what's going to happen," Briggs said. "In this game, everyone is trying to figure everything out. You're going to have to point fingers somewhere, and the fingers always go to the head coach and the quarterback. But this is a team sport, and it falls on us all." Point taken, but Briggs was later pressed on whether the Bears' inconsistent play should be directed t... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:20:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_Blame_falls_on_players/1596238 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_Blame_falls_on_players/1596238 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_Blame_falls_on_players/1596238 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/a/0a6e3ce67d7ce583027692566371eacba8c5adcc/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91063015.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0F6C6E365C46741E8D91A55BFC3DF06DC896140223256A77B.jpg ....where we're hoping all pants stay on during tonight's game.   ChicagoBears.com   Vernon Davis ripped the Bears' D. Day late and a dollar short, Larry. Jerry Angelo's weekly Q&A with PR spinmaster Larry Mayer.  Chicago Now Adewale Ogunleye wants us all to play a game of Jeopardy. Don't miss this article. Chicago Sun-Times The 49ers could have had Lance Briggs.  Chicago Tribune Mike Singletary brings a lot of intensity... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_111209/1549003 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_111209/1549003 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_111209/1549003 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/7/5719ad2ff0ff2674967dce7244edf3198835eb2b/small/San_Francisco_49ers_ce24.jpg As the Bears prepare to take on the 49ers on Thursday night, linebacker Lance Briggs is talking about the aborted deals that left him on the verge of going to San Francisco, only to end up staying in Chicago.Those aborted... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:18:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_speaks_on_almost_becoming_a_49er/1539191 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_speaks_on_almost_becoming_a_49er/1539191 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_speaks_on_almost_becoming_a_49er/1539191 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8daa5f7f51c178fca60f42a93f7a7ae40870ac4e/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89615406.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA214395658E32000D2DB3.jpg Although defensive tackle Tommie Harris practiced on Wednesday, he was limited by, according to the team, a knee. Last week Harris claimed that he didn’t have a knee problem and that was something the media made up. Other Bears limited at Wednesday’s practice were linebacker Lance Briggs (shoulder), defensive end Adewale Ogunleye (ankle), tight end Greg Olsen (ankle), safety Craig Steltz (biceps) and defensive tackle Matt Toeaina (calf). All are expected to play Sunday, with the possible exce... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Briggs_among_6_limited_at_practice/1500129 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Briggs_among_6_limited_at_practice/1500129 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Briggs_among_6_limited_at_practice/1500129 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/6/36177a6de4f503a4b7828f6bc4b1ccf67f876f83/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92183104.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04644FC79B01900C5524B4FAC5E5CEA3D4658BC22419B146F.jpg Not even Wikipedia knew! Anyway, yes, here’s the Bears’ linebacker showing off some of his comic book collection, where he describes Pitt as “the most powerful character in Marvel.” Watch out! This video isn’t where it ends for comic books on the Web with Briggs, he’s even got a social networking/blog site of sorts dedicated to his [...] Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:34:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Lance_Briggs_Is_A_Comic_Book_Enthusiast_Who_Knew/1495535 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Lance_Briggs_Is_A_Comic_Book_Enthusiast_Who_Knew/1495535 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Lance_Briggs_Is_A_Comic_Book_Enthusiast_Who_Knew/1495535 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/ba950b4951d3b7880d3e8bdbd252eea741082883/small/Detroit_Lions_v_b8e4.jpg ....where we're ready to watch Lance Briggs dominate Ochocinco. ChicagoBears.com Loyalty is a two-way street for the Bears. Thanks, Larry. Bears players aren't surprised by Benson's success.  Chicago Sun-Times Cutler and the Bears are happy together. Duh.  Lovie's taking his time deciding on his starting LB's. Cedric Benson is a moron. Neil Hayes likes the Cutler extension, but wants Jerry Angelo to keep the good moves coming. Jerry ... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_102309/1420209 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_102309/1420209 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_102309/1420209 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8daa5f7f51c178fca60f42a93f7a7ae40870ac4e/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89615406.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA214395658E32000D2DB3.jpg ....where we truly hope that Lance Briggs isn't seriously injured. In The Den 670 The Score Keep this in mind....  Here's Wednesday's practice update from Laurence Holmes. Blog Critic Overachieving football franchise is seeking a single white linebacker. Great read. ChicagoBears.com Jerry Angelo is impressed with the Bears' resiliency. I'm glad.  The receivers are happy to prove the critics wrong. Chicago Sun-Times The Lions game is just another ga... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_10109/1277566 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_10109/1277566 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Bears_Den_10109/1277566 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/e/4efe5a710312869f12e30f6d81676ac40b95fab8/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_ba13.jpg Of course, the story is buried well within the pages of ESPN, but nonetheless, Lance Briggs gets the honor.  LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight tackles, two for a loss, one sack, an interception and a quarterback pressure in the Bears' 25-19 Week 3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:21:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_Gets_NFL_Defensive_Player_of_the_Week/1275582 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_Gets_NFL_Defensive_Player_of_the_Week/1275582 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_Gets_NFL_Defensive_Player_of_the_Week/1275582 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/6/16f3f89bad29e4020906837fdb875efd2053a0a9/small/Chicago_Bears_v_e767.jpg Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs had a quick response to Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh’s vow to show Bears GM Jerry Angelo what he missed by not signing the former Bengal when he was a free agent last off-season. “He sounds like a bitter guy,” Briggs said. “Maybe he wanted to play in Chicago. If he’s going to show what he’s going to do on Sunday, I’ll tell you what: ‘So are we, so am I.’ I’ve been playing against T.J. since college, so I know what type of competitor he ... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:10:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_fires_back_at_Houshmandzadeh/1239328 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_fires_back_at_Houshmandzadeh/1239328 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Briggs_fires_back_at_Houshmandzadeh/1239328 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8daa5f7f51c178fca60f42a93f7a7ae40870ac4e/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89615406.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA214395658E32000D2DB3.jpg Lance Briggs lei-ed at the Pro Bowl Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs signed a 6 year $36 million contract back in March of 2008.  I guess he’s spreading the wealth, but not equally.  One of Lance Briggs’ baby mamas is seeking a fair share of child support.  Brittini Tribbett apparently doesn’t believe she’s getting an even slice of the paternity pie from the Bears’ 2008 leading tackler.  On Wednesday, attorney Enrico Mirabelli was seeking more detai... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:19:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Is_Briggs_sharing_the_wealth_equally/821918 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Is_Briggs_sharing_the_wealth_equally/821918 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Is_Briggs_sharing_the_wealth_equally/821918 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/b/8b29931ed63cf7f984304bfd9165f8a160b21b98/small/Green_Bay_Packers_b245.jpg Lance Briggs lei-ed at the Pro Bowl Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs signed a 6 year $36 million contract back in March of 2008.  I guess he’s spreading the wealth, but not equally.  One of Lance Briggs’ baby mamas is seeking a fair share of child support.  Brittini Tribbett apparently doesn’t believe she’s getting an even slice of the paternity pie from the Bears’ 2008 leading tackler.  On Wednesday, attorney Enrico Mirabelli was seeking more detai... 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