Chicago Bears: Three answers, one question

...3. Both of tailback Matt Forte's touchdowns Sunday came on inside trap plays. Left guard Josh Beekman made an especially good block on the first. It's a perfect playcall for a north...

Secondary issues primary for Bears

...starting job in training camp after undergoing knee surgery and has been backing up left guard Josh Beekman all season. Of more critical importance is the state of the Bears' secondary. They finished Sunday...

Revealed: Friday injury report

...G Terrence Metcalf (knee) What it means: Metcalf has returned to practice after knee surgery, but Josh Beekman is expected to start this week at left guard. Harris will play, which is one less...

A little O-line depth never hurt anybody

...from arthroscopic knee surgery, Buenning will give the Bears depth at guard and center. Former backup Josh Beekman is expected to start at left guard in Sunday's season opener at Indianapolis. Unfortunately, as...

Expanded mailbag: On stadiums and QBs

...Wis., writes: How do you think the Bears' offensive line, minus Chris Williams, will sort out? Josh Beekman looked pretty good in the first preseason game and I see no reason why he can...

Bears' Metcalf to undergo surgery

...the start of the regular season. In the meantime, the Bears will take a look at Josh Beekman and Anthony Oakley at the position

...Tennessee Titans runs in pursuit as he is blocked at the line of scrimmage by guard Josh Beekman #67 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 9, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. The...

Hey coaches, start showing some guts!

We're only one week into the NFL season, but already we've seen coaches playing frightened football.

Under-the-radar prospects ready for breakout season

Football Outsiders breaks down the top 10 prospects, lesser-known role players and brand-new starters who could make a difference in 2008 and/or beyond.

Steelers trade Mahan back to Bucs who ship Buenning to Bears

A year after signing Sean Mahan to help the interior of their offensive line, the Steelers decided to go a different direction by trading him back to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a seventh-round pick.

Orton, Grossman to get equal amount of snaps with first string in opener

Kyle Orton will start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears behind an injury-riddled offensive line in Thursday's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Grossman, Orton, not Favre battle for Bears QB spot

The Bears have a quarterback controversy, but it doesn't include Brett Favre.

Bears camp preview: Does Forte have value?

Christopher Harris previews the Chicago Bears training camp from a fantasy perspective. Matt Forte is the new running back, but do fantasy owners want him?

NFL Week 17 inactive players

Inactive players for Sunday's 1 p.m. Week 17 games.

NFL Week 16 inactive players

Inactive players for Sunday's 1 p.m. Week 16 games.