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Bears acquire Cutler; sign Pace Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=799 Jerry Angelo said he was "fixated" on solving the Bears’ quarterback situation, and Thursday he made the bold move to prove it. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=799 Bears acquire Cutler; sign Pace Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=798 Jerry Angelo said he was "fixated" on solving the Bears’ quarterback situation, and Thursday he made the bold move to prove it. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=798 Marinelli talks to Bears' Smith Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=797 Rod Marinelli met with Bears coach Lovie Smith on Friday to discuss possible coaching opportunities. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=797 Angelo not sold on Orton Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=796 LAKE FOREST - The difference from the day before was striking. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=796 Long offseason begins Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=795 LAKE FOREST - Ambivalence was the prevailing theme Monday as the Bears closed up shop until 2009. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=795 Bears Notes: The Day After Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=794 LAKE FOREST - The day before, Lovie Smith praised Kyle Orton's performance at quarterback but said all players faced competition for starting jobs. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=794 Bears lose, miss playoffs Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=793 HOUSTON - All the playoff scenarios and permutations were meaningless if the Bears could not handle their own business Sunday. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=793 Quarter by Quarter Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=792 First Quarter http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=792 Bears Notes: Brown sorely missed Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=791 HOUSTON - Mike Brown's season-ending calf injury necessarily meant the Bears would lose plenty of experience at safety for Sunday's game at Houston. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=791 Only themselves to blame Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=790 The Bears finally put a team away this season. Unfortunately, that team was them. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=790 A fitting end for defense Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=789 HOUSTON - If the Bears had to lose Sunday and fall short of the playoffs, this was the appropriate way for it to happen. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=789 Bears lose, miss playoffs Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=788 HOUSTON - All the playoff scenarios and permutations were meaningless if the Bears could not handle their own business Sunday. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=788 Keys to the game Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=786 A look at five matchups that will be pivotal to the outcome of today's game: http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=786 Bears' playoff chance Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=785 Some people predicted the Bears would be in for a long and disappointing season, but the team itself never thought that way. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=785 Bears' Brown on IR again Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=784 LAKE FOREST - No matter how much life remains in the Bears' season, safety Mike Brown has played his last game. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=784 Defense set for challenge Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=783 LAKE FOREST - Bob Babich knows a significant challenge awaits his group. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=783 Orton's game in disarray Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=782 The Bears took Christmas off and will resume practice today for Sunday's regular-season finale at Houston. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=782 Bears still in playoff hunt Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=781 CHICAGO - Lovie Smith stepped to the podium, took a few seconds to catch his breath and initially spoke with a small quiver in his voice. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=781 Helping Hand Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=780 The Bears triumphed Sunday without ever taking the field. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=780 Bears: Interested spectators Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=779 LAKE FOREST - When the Bears go to bed Sunday night, they will know what is at stake in their game Monday night against Green Bay. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=779 Special teams knows role vital Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=778 LAKE FOREST - Dave Toub said he would show the video to his players. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=778 Playoffs might be out of reach Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=776 LAKE FOREST - The possibility exists that the Bears will finish 10-6 and not make the playoffs. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=776 Bears receivers to break out Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=775 LAKE FOREST - Rashied Davis took a cue from Drew Rosenhaus, the agent who famously deflected questions on behalf of Terrell Owens several years ago. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=775 Playoff hopes spur motivation Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=774 LAKE FOREST - The loss to Green Bay last month is a sore point, but not the primary source of motivation as the Bears prepare for the rematch. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=774 Focus back on ground Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=773 Bears defensive players and coaches said all the right things before their last game against Green Bay. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=773 Briggs, Bears' only Pro Bowler Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=772 LAKE FOREST - Lance Briggs has become the de facto spokesman for the Bears' defense, holding weekly media sessions to wax philosophical about various topics. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=772 Forte: Toe will be ok by Monday Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=771 LAKE FOREST - Bears running back Matt Forte is confident he will be healthy for Monday night's game against Green Bay after a toe injury limited him against New Orleans. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=771 Playoff hopes rest with others Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=770 LAKE FOREST - Anthony Adams used Sunday afternoon to take care of some Christmas shopping, but he still kept tabs on a crucial game for the Bears. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=770 Bears expect Pack to be pumped Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=769 LAKE FOREST - If one team was due for a downward spiral after the first meeting between the Bears and Green Bay, the Bears were the likely candidate. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=769 RBs show special-teams mettle Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:01:10 CDT http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=768 Robbie Gould won the game for the Bears with two late field goals, and Danieal Manning's touchdown return on the opening kickoff provided a big boost. http://www.nwherald.com/bears/story.php?id=768