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Aiming to halt another rush job
Tribune reporterMike Brown didn't need a refresher course. The Bears safety fully understood what happened when the Bears and Packers squared off last month. Not only did the Packers crush the Bears 37-3, but they had the audacity to rush for 200 yards against a...Tags: Marty Booker, Dining and Drinking, Lovie Smith, Punishment, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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They might need foxholes in Foxboro
Jerry Greene reminded me Wednesday afternoon that he was on vacation and asked me if we were doing anything special on Page 2 in his absence. Well, at 3 p.m., there wasn't much special I could come up with other than to volunteer to help. So, instead of...Tags: Baltimore Colts, Kurt Warner, Peyton Manning, Steve Smith, New York Jets
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Lance Briggs is Bears' lone Pro Bowler
Tribune staff reporterLance Briggs let out a sarcastic laugh when asked if his fourth consecutive selection to the Pro Bowl meant he was the unquestioned leader of the Bears' defense. "I do feel like … obviously after four Pro Bowls, I'm definitely a big piece of what...Tags: Lovie Smith, Marty Booker, Injuries, Jason McKie, Devin Hester
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Pro Bowl teams not half bad
Despite team-run voting campaigns for fans, the buddy system and indifference, the Pro Bowl teams that were announced Tuesday weren't half bad. They could have been better, of course. But they weren't terrible. It was good to see deserving players...Tags: Pat Williams, Brett Favre, Derrick Brooks, Olindo Mare, Sean Morey
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Bernard Berrian the one that got away for Bears
Of all the regrets that eventually could define this Bears season, the biggest one popped up Sunday on your TV screen. Don't adjust your set if it happens again. Bernard Berrian is right where the Vikings programmed him to be, dominating the NFC...Tags: Greg Olsen, Charles Tillman, Football, New York Giants, Devin Hester
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Adrian Peterson steps up as Bears' backup running back
Tribune reporterQuietly, Adrian Peterson has stepped into the backup role at running back. Peterson had the Bears' longest run in Thursday's victory over the Saints with a 9-yard scamper. For the season, he actually has a higher yards-per-carry average (5.4) than any...Tags: Kevin Payne, Nathan Vasher, Danieal Manning, Injuries, Brandon McGowan
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Sunday's game balls
Offense Philip Rivers of the Chargers had some tough competition, with Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson having a career-high 207 yards in an upset of the Titans, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson rushing for 165 yards in a dominating road win and...Tags: John Abraham, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Football, Michael Turner, Brian Griese
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A desert oasis
Associated PressAssociated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — Watching from the sidelines all those weeks turned out to be just what Tarvaris Jackson needed. When he got another chance to start on Sunday, everything came so much easier. Playing in place of injured Gus...Tags: Gus Frerotte, National Football League, Football, Ryan Longwell, Minnesota Vikings
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Pro Bowl Rosters
AFC OFFENSE WR: Andre Johnson, Hou*; Brandon Marshall, Den*; Reggie Wayne, Ind; Wes Welker, N.E. T: Jason Peters, Buf*; Joe Thomas, Cle*; Michael Roos, Ten G: Kris Dielman, S.D.*; Alan Faneca, NYJ*; Brian Waters, K.C. C: Kevin Mawae, Ten*; Nick...Tags: Pat Williams, Brett Favre, Derrick Brooks, Sean Morey, Brian Waters
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NFL Pro Bowl rosters
The Associated PressAFC OFFENSE Wide receivers - s-Andre Johnson, Houston; s-Brandon Marshall, Denver; Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis; Wes Welker, New England. Tackles - s-Jason Peters, Buffalo; s-Joe Thomas, Cleveland; Michael Roos, Tennessee. Guards - s-Kris Dielman, San...Tags: Pat Williams, Brett Favre, Derrick Brooks, Sean Morey, Brian Waters
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Patient Jackson powers Vikes
The Minnesota Vikings didn't show much patience with quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, but the patience Jackson showed his team might just make for an interesting January for the Purple People. Benched after just two games — and an 0-2 start —...Tags: Pat Williams, Washington Redskins, Terrell Owens, Rod Blagojevich, Kerry Collins
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NFL Sidelines: Only Thing Missing Was HD
•Rams receiver Torry Holt said an official used the video scoreboard to call a penalty Sunday, taking away St. Louis' biggest play of the second half against the Seattle Seahawks. After the 23-20 last-play loss to the Seahawks, Holt said the...Tags: Pat Williams, Baltimore Colts, Shaun Ellis, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers
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