Manning is back, loaded for Bears

August 27, 2008

After having missed 35 practices, three exhibition games and thousands of throws this summer, the king returned to his throne Tuesday.

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• Packers his team? Rodgers that

  August 26, 2008

  Judging from what the eyes see on Clarke Hinkle Field on Oneida Street, what the Packers were for so long and what they have become are two different things.

• J.T. O'Sullivan gets chance, takes advantage

  August 24, 2008

  For a quarterback to be evaluated, he needs to get a chance.

• In a game of chance, O'Sullivan cashes in

  August 23, 2008

  For a quarterback to be evaluated, he needs to be given a chance.

• Hall of Famer, union chief Gene Upshaw dies

  August 22, 2008

  NFL players should say a prayer today for Gene Upshaw and his family.

• Gene Upshaw: He left his mark on the NFL, on and off the field

  August 21, 2008

  NFL players should say a prayer today for Gene Upshaw and his family.

• Bears' decision is safe—and sound

  August 19, 2008

  This, you understand, is the ideal course of events. You draft a quarterback, you develop him, you play him.

• Bears' decision is safe — and sound

  August 19, 2008

  This, you understand, is the ideal course of events. You draft a quarterback, you develop him, you play him.

• Second-guessers missing mark on Williams' back injury

  August 17, 2008

  Anyone who wants to throw a stone at Bears general manager Jerry Angelo for drafting Chris Williams with his first-round pick should know he didn't do anything the majority of his peers would not have done.

• Second-guessers missing mark on Williams' back injury

  August 17, 2008

  Anyone who wants to throw a stone at Bears general manager Jerry Angelo for drafting Chris Williams with his first-round pick should know he didn't do anything the majority of his peers would not have done.

• Bears benefit from double threat at TE

  August 10, 2008

  Some of the NFL's most prolific offenses make extensive use of two-tight-end sets. The Bears' offense has quite a way to go before it is considered prolific, but the Bears are at the forefront of the two-tight-end movement.

• Tight ends justify the schemes

  August 10, 2008

  Some of the NFL's most prolific offenses make extensive use of two-tight-end sets. The Bears' offense has quite a way to go before it is considered prolific, but the Bears are at the forefront of the two-tight-end movement.

• Brett Favre has a lot to learn with New York Jets

  August 8, 2008

  Years ago, the joke around the NFL was the cruelest way for a team to get revenge on a player was to send him to Green Bay, the Siberia of the NFL.

• Urlacher reborn, right down to his core

  August 5, 2008

  In the players lounge before practice, the face of the franchise starts out on all fours. Then he kicks his feet up in the air as high as he can with his hands still on the ground. He does this 10 times.

• Back in green and gold the only fit for Brett Favre

  August 4, 2008

  When Brett Favre puts on his familiar gold helmet with the white and green stripes and buckles his chin strap for his first practice snap this week, everyone, with the possible exception of Aaron Rodgers, should be pleased.

• Back in green and gold the only fit for Favre

  August 3, 2008

  When Brett Favre puts on his familiar gold helmet with the white and green stripes and buckles his chin strap for his first practice snap this week, everyone, with the possible exception of Aaron Rodgers, should be pleased.

• Naperville natives together on Texans

  August 3, 2008

  What are the odds of three kids from your local Pop Warner team making it to the NFL? And then playing on the same team?

• Running a similar route

  August 3, 2008

  What are the odds of three kids from your local Pop Warner team making it to the NFL? And then playing on the same team?

• 2nd-round picks not always 2nd-best

  July 27, 2008

  The Jason Taylor and Jeremy Shockey trades last week were noteworthy because both the Dolphins and Giants received second-round picks in return for the players.

• 2nd-round picks not always 2nd-best

  July 27, 2008

  The Jason Taylor and Jeremy Shockey trades last week were noteworthy because both the Dolphins and Giants received second-round picks in return for the players.

• Kicking around crazy idea

  July 25, 2008

  No one, with the possible exception of Bears coach Lovie Smith, appreciates the abilities of Devin Hester more than I do. He is a player unlike any other I have seen in more than 20 years covering the NFL.

• Call me crazy, but it's time for Bears to trade Hester

  July 25, 2008

  No one, with the possible exception of Bears coach Lovie Smith, appreciates the abilities of Devin Hester more than I do. He is a player unlike any other I have seen in more than 20 years covering the NFL.

• Kicking around crazy idea

  July 25, 2008

  No one, with the possible exception of Bears coach Lovie Smith, appreciates the abilities of Devin Hester more than I do. He is a player unlike any other I have seen in more than 20 years covering the NFL.

• Finding new home for Brett Favre won't be easy

  July 24, 2008

  If Jason Taylor and Jeremy Shockey could be traded this week, certainly there is hope for a Brett Favre deal.

• Dan Pompei: Trading Favre tough but doable

  July 23, 2008

  If Jason Taylor and Jeremy Shockey could be traded this week, certainly there is hope for a Brett Favre deal.

• Packers still need Brett Favre

  July 13, 2008

  The Packers said Saturday that Brett Favre will remain their prisoner. They will not grant his wish for his release and declined to discuss whether they would try to trade him or what his role would be if he returned to the team.

• Green Bay is where Favre belongs

  July 13, 2008

  The Packers said Saturday that Brett Favre will remain their prisoner. They will not grant his wish for his release and declined to discuss whether they would try to trade him or what his role would be if he returned to the team.