They don't know drama
Scott Powers, ESPNChicago.comThe Illinois-Northwestern rivalry has been mostly subdued the past five years.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Basanez makes practice squad
Jeff Dickerson...squad, the team announced Sunday. Among those signed to the practice squad is former Northwestern quarterback Brett Basanez. Other players signed to the squad were Johan Asiata, Ervin Baldwin, Brett Basanez, Joe Clermond, Donovan...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 06, 2009Final cuts made
Jeff Dickerson...their roster down to 53 after waiving the following players: Johan Asiata, Ervin Baldwin, Cody Balogh, Brett Basanez, Rudy Burgess, Joe Clermond, Jason Davis, Marcus Freeman, Marcus Hamilton, Kevin Malast, Eric Peterman, Donovan Raiola...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2009Welcome to the NFC Preview
Gregg Easterbrook, Special to Page 2As we prepare for the kickoff of the NFL season, Tuesday Morning Quarterback unveils his NFC preview.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009Camp ends, questions remain
Jeff Dickerson...Jay Cutler, Garrett Wolfe and Israel Idonije, Orlando Pace and Charles Tillman, and Forte and Harris. Brett Basanez and Dan Buenning also swapped, and all I can say is offensive lineman should never don...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 20, 2009In good hands?
Jerry Bonkowski, ESPNChicago.comWhile Jay Cutler is getting the most attention, what happens if he gets injured?
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Excitement wanes quickly
Melissa Isaacson, ESPNChicago.comAs Jay Cutler's unspectacular debut as Chicago Bears quarterback proved, preseason games are a lot less fun to watch than to discuss.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2009Ready for preseason football? Yes!
Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.comJay Cutler adds excitement to Bears' preseason opener against Buffalo Bills.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009Five to watch against Bills
Jeff Dickerson...Cutler plays, Hanie should get plenty of time to run the offense before giving way to Brett Basanez. I personally feel Hanie has been sharp in camp, but there are always people screaming for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 13, 2009Former NU standout hoping to beat odds
Jerry Bonkowski, ESPNChicago.comWhile some rookies are virtually assured of a roster spot, undrafted free agents like former NU receiver Eric Peterman fight for every minute of their dream .
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009Bears set their depth chart
Jeff Dickerson...is the No. 3 tight end, ahead of Michael Gaines. Caleb Hanie is the backup quarterback, Brett Basanez is the third QB. Mark Anderson is listed as a first-string defensive end along with...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 11, 2009Bears practice notes from Thursday night
Jeff DickersonBOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Go figure. My first Twitter-free practice featured a record amount of tweet-worthy nuggets. With Danieal Manning (hamstring) and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009Cutler taking fans' expectations in stride
Jerry Bonkowski, ESPNChicago.comAlthough fans might have great expectations of Jay Cutler, the quarterback says keeping perspective is important.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009News and notes
Jeff Dickerson...hanging on to the football Monday. He had a few drops over the weekend. •Quarterback Brett Basanez took reps with the second team. Caleb Hanie still is entrenched as the backup behind Jay...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 03, 2009Bears don't seem concerned with back-up QBs
Jeff Dickerson...on the issue this week, and did not pull any punches when analyzing Caleb Hanie and Brett Basanez. "Is [Lovie] Smith really serious when he says he would be comfortable with either Brett Basanez...
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