Wednesday, May 22, 2013
One of the most popular Chicago Bears is now calling it quits, according to CBS Chicago.
Chicago Bears veteran of 13 years Brian Urlacher officially retired Wednesday morning, according to CBS Chicago. The 34-year-old linebacker says he has no regrets ending a professional career playing exclusively for the Chicago Bears. “Although I could continue playing, I’m not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that’s up to my standards,” Urlacher told CBS news. When considering this, along with the fact that I could retire after a 13 year career wearing only one jersey for such a storied franchise, my decision became pretty clear.” Urlacher recently made news in March when he couldn’t strike a new contract deal with the Bears—claiming the one-year $2 million offer was “a slap in the face.”
Sunday, March 24, 2013
The star linebacker claims he got a raw deal as his career in Chicago ends.
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Bears are in must-win mode this week at Arizona. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!
The Bears need to win their final two games of the season and get help from other teams losing just to make the playoffs. Who thought we'd be saying that after a 7-1 start? Fortunately, Chicago travels to Arizona this weekend. The Cardinals started 4-0 before dropping nine straight and finally winning again last week to go 5-9. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Carmen Barragan, who won last week's prize with a prediction of 17-14 in favor of the Packers. The actual score was 21-13. • If you’re a Patch…
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
If you've got wit, add your caption to Patch's weekly comic challenge and win a personalized print.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Richard Sakowski, who provided the winning punchline to Little Red Wagon cartoon: Pardon me. Do you have any grey poupon?
Friday, December 7, 2012
The Bears travel to Minnesota this weekend. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!
The Bears and Vikings met just two weeks ago, and it wasn't a contest. Chicago won 28-10 at home, but can they duplicate that effort in Minnesota? Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-Shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think the final score of the next Bears game will be. (Example: Benny Bears Fan, Bears 102, Vikings 0.) • All entries need to be received by the start of the game. Because the Bears' game is at noon Sunday (CST), we'll need all entries by then…
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Bears play host to the 6-5 Seahawks. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!
The Bears are back at their winning ways after Jay Cutler's return, and now they get a home game against a Seattle Seahawks team that's terrible on the road. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-Shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Todd, who predicted the Bears would beat the Vikings 27-13 last week (the actual score was 28-10). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think the final score of the next Bears game will be. (Example: Benny Bears Fan, Bears 102, Seahawks 0.) • All …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
The Bears continue a daunting schedule with a Monday nighter at San Francisco. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch tote bag!
Both the Bears' and the 49ers' quarterbacks left their games last week with concussions, making this game extra difficult to predict. The Bears are 7-2 and the 49ers are right behind them at 6-2-1, coming off the first tie game since 2008. Now they battle on Monday Night Football, Patch is getting in on the action. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch tote bag. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to TODD GILSTRAP, who predicted the Texans would beat the Bears 14-10 last week (the actual score was 13-6). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Bears begin a daunting schedule with a Sunday nighter against Houston. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch tote bag!
At 7-1, the Bears have one of the best records in the league. But their schedule is about to get a lot tougher, and that begins this week with a visit from 7-1 Houston for a nationally televised Sunday night game. Patch is getting in on the action. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch tote bag. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Christ Bancroft, who predicted the Bears would beat the Titans 37-27 last week (the actual score was 51-20). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think the …
Friday, November 2, 2012
The Bears look to finish the first half of the season 7-1 when they take on the Titans. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!
The Bears have a tough schedule ahead, so getting a win this week would be a big step toward the playoffs. Jay Cutler heads back to his college stomping grounds in Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans. Patch is getting in on the action. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt cap. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Ed Arter of Plainfield, who predicted the Bears would beat the Panthers 27-13 last week (the actual score was 23-22). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Bears are on a roll and now face the 1-5 Panthers! Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt cap!
The Bears are rolling, having won their last four games, while the Panthers are headed in the opposite direction, dropping their last four. Can Chicago make it to 6-1 this week? Patch is getting in on the action. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Big Country, who predicted the Bears would beat the Lions 17-7 last week (the actual score was 13-7). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think the final score of the next Bears game will be. (…
anonymous
2:38 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Jerry-when you figure the 100s of millions the Bears and the NFL made off of him with jerseys and sold out stadiums and everything else-yeah-they could have ponied up alot more $-especially when you look at how physically destroyed a player is after a long career. more ›