Bear Dawn (12/23)
By Gavin Tugana
Christmas is coming around the corner. That’s the only positive thing this week….
ChicagoBears.com
Lance Briggs played Santa for 30 kids yesterday.
Earl Bennett knows that Jay Cutler will not give up.
ChicagoNow
Jeff Hughes has now lost it. BTW Jeff, the answer is (from top to bottom): Virginia McCaskey, McCaskey kidlets, Ted Phillips.
Mike Burzawa has gotten a group of awesome vids together – check it out.
Chicago Bears = fun with anagrams.
Chicago Sun-Times
Lovie Smith set a new record, saying “We’re 5-9” 12 times during a presser.
Neil Hayes: McCaskeys, please hold Jerry Angelo and Lovie Smith accountable.
Rick Morrissey: What if Jay Cutler isn’t a franchise quarterback?
Chicago Tribune
Steve Rosenbloom: Does Jerry Angelo even have a vote to hire or fire anyone?
David Haugh: Believe it or not, Lovie Smith will be the smartest coach on the field Monday night.
This report continues the Favre – Childress feud.
Mark Anderson has a chance to prove himself.
Dan Pompei lists his 2009 Bears MVP.
Lance Briggs regrets not taking more of a leadership role this year.
The Chiefs released Mark Bradley.
CSN Chicago
Want to point fingers? CSN Chicago has your handy guide for ya.
John Mullin gives his Week 16 NFC North Power Rankings.
Mullin also thinks it would be rather ironic if Lovie is let go.
Daily Herald
Bob LeGere: If Lovie is fired, the whole organization should be cleaned out.
Even though he’s under fire, Lovie is focused on getting a win on Monday.
ESPN Chicago
Mark Bradley’s release from the Chiefs shows how badly the Bears have drafted since the Super Bowl.
If the Bears “quit” this year, that’s just an easy out for a horrible season.
Blog Down, Chicago Bears
Shea Johnson pens the final part of his series “Quarterback Hell.” Don’t miss this article.