47 Results for lance briggs

Positive note

Jeff Dickerson

...only three passes for 16 yards. "We have to build on this [defensive effort]," Bears linebacker Lance Briggs said. "Five losses doesn't put you out. We have to build on this and get...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Bring on the best

Jeff Dickerson

...out and wishes that you're [without a top player] when you play against us," linebacker Lance Briggs said. "I believe in you lining up your best against ours so [that way] there are...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Pleasant memories

Jeff Dickerson

...Devin Hester 83-yard punt return that capped the comeback. "It was a long time ago," Lance Briggs said. "It was one of those defining moments. That, to me, will always be one of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Swing game

Jeff Dickerson

...hands full." "I think this game is one of the most important pieces of this season," Lance Briggs said. I couldn't agree more

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Wednesday's injury report

Jeff Dickerson

...Tommie Harris (knee) had full participation. Adrian Peterson (knee), Israel Idonije (knee), Danieal Manning (foot) and Lance Briggs (shoulder) were limited. Adewale Ogunleye (ankle) and Matt Toeaina (calf) did not practice

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Third-down efficiency must improve

Jeff Dickerson

...of third downs from the Atlanta game today, because of how important third down is," linebacker Lance Briggs said. "Lovie [Smith] just pointed out on each of those third downs how we could have...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Roach criticism unwarranted

Jeff Dickerson

...confused. "He recognizes all the formations, he can get us in all the checks," weakside linebacker Lance Briggs said. "He's got the Lovie [Smith] voice box, though, so he doesn't enunciate like...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Ochocinco praises Tillman, Bears

Jeff Dickerson, ESPNChicago.com

Ochocinco has nothing but kind words for the Bears.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Blueprint for defeat

Jeff Dickerson

...Bears didn't deserve to win this game. "For us, it's game of missed opportunities," Lance Briggs said. "We had some turnovers. I dropped a fumble that probably could've went in the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Harrassing Ryan key for Bears

Jeff Dickerson

...were one of the better run defenses in the league last year, which was good," linebacker Lance Briggs said. "You get a good running back like Michael Turner, it raises your level of play...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Bad memory

Jeff Dickerson

...year, the Bears spent a good chunk of time preparing to stop Falcons runner Michael Turner. Lance Briggs even joked that ex-Bears linebackers coach Lloyd Lee was calling Turner "the modern day Jim...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Stepping up

Jeff Dickerson

...on the strong side. "I think they did well, they did very well," said weakside linebacker Lance Briggs. "They come out, week in and week out, and prove they belong. If there are any...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 04, 2009

Full circle

Jeff Dickerson

...during nickel situations, so preserving Roach for defense is a concern. Meantime, Lovie Smith was hopeful Lance Briggs would return to practice Thursday. The NFC defensive player of the week was a spectator Wednesday...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Briggs sidelined with foot injury

Jeff Dickerson

...Roach would stay in the middle, with Jamar Williams likely to start on the strong side. Lance Briggs is also sidelined with a foot injury. No word yet on whether Briggs' injury is serious...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Not a masterpiece, but good enough

Jeff Dickerson

SEATTLE -- Lovie Smith put it best: "Every win that I've ever been a part of is pretty." Smith's assessment is spot-on. Nobody would call the 25-19 ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009