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38 results for "michael wright"
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Week 17 Nuts & Bolts: Bears at Lions
Michael C. WrightCHICAGO BEARS at DETROIT LIONS When: Noon Sunday | TV: FOX, locally: Ch. 32, WFLD-TV RADIO: 780 AM, WBBM & 105.9 FM; WLEY (107.9 FM) CHICAGO BEARS (9-6) Coach: Lovie Smith | Record including playoffs: 83-66 Career record (including playof...
Blog | December 29, 2012 -
W2W4: Bears at Lions
Michael C. WrightCHICAGO BEARS (9-6) at DETROIT LIONS (4-11) Noon Sunday at Ford Field on Fox er"> QuarterbackAdvantageMatthew Stafford is on the verge of becoming just the second quarterback in NFL history to finish a regular season with 5,000 yards or more p...
Blog | December 29, 2012 -
Stafford to Johnson looks familiar
Michael C. WrightLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler sees the connection between Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson similar to what's transpiring this season between him and Brandon Marshall. Sure, the Detr...
Blog | December 26, 2012 -
Four Downs: Will Urlacher be back?
ESPNChicago.comThe Chicago Bears begin life without Brian Urlacher on Sunday. Will it be a preview of next year and beyond? Expected to be sidelined at least three weeks by a hamstring injury, Urlacher's contract is up after the season. Will the Bears bring back...
Blog | December 06, 2012 -
Week 10 Nuts & Bolts: Bears at Titans
Michael C. WrightCHICAGO BEARS vs. TENNESSEE TITANS When: Noon Sunday | TV: Fox, locally: Ch. 32 WFLD-TV RADIO: 780 AM, WBBM & 105.9 FM; WLEY (107.9 FM) CHICAGO BEARS (6-1) Coach: Lovie Smith | Record including playoffs: 77-58 Career record (including pla...
Blog | November 03, 2012 -
Stock Watch: Forte finding his rhythm
Michael C. WrightRISING 1. Charles Tillman, CB: Placed the handcuffs on Detroit's Calvin Johnson on Monday, locking him down for 3 catches and 34 yards despite Matthew Stafford targeting him 11 times. Johnson didn't even finish in the Lions' top three in receptions...
Blog | October 24, 2012 -
Power Rankings: Bears rise to No. 5
Michael C. WrightThe Chicago Bears inched up a spot in the latest edition of ESPN's NFL Power Rankings on Tuesday, moving from sixth to No. 5 after Monday night's 13-7 victory over the Detroit Lions. Chicago's move up the rankings represents rises by every team in...
Blog | October 23, 2012 -
W2W4: Bears-Lions
Michael C. WrightCHICAGO BEARS (4-1) vs. DETROIT LIONS (2-3) 7:30 Monday at Soldier Field on ESPN er"> QuarterbackAdvantageMatthew Stafford ranks among the top five in the NFL in passing yards per game (298.6), completions per game (27.2) and 300-yard passing ga...
Blog | October 21, 2012 -
Week 8 Nuts & Bolts: Bears vs. Lions
Michael C. WrightCHICAGO BEARS vs. DETROIT LIONS When: 7:30 p.m. Monday | TV: ESPN, locally: WCIU-TV RADIO: 780 AM, WBBM & 105.9 FM; WLEY (107.9 FM) CHICAGO BEARS (4-1) Coach: Lovie Smith | Record including playoffs: 75-58 Career record (including playof...
Blog | October 21, 2012 -
Civil tone hovers over contentious rivalry
Michael C. WrightThe on-field incidents belie the weeklong muzzle job performed by the players in the buildup to a showdown on ESPN's "Monday Night Football" between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. While the teams claimed mutual respect, it'...
Blog | October 20, 2012 -
Four Downs: Bears in for a letdown?
ESPNChicago.comThe Chicago Bears went into their bye week on a high with three straight wins, including two decisive wins in their past two games. History shows the Bears should be in line for a good performance when they get back at it against the Detroit Lion...
Blog | October 18, 2012 -
Bears' D to benefit from new-look offense
Michael C. WrightLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Although additions on defense seemed few compared to what the Chicago Bears did on the other side of the ball, coach Lovie Smith thinks the team's new offensive weaponry can actually play a role in improving the defense. Pro B...
Blog | June 13, 2012 -
Offseason position outlook: Cornerbacks
Michael C. WrightThis is the ninth installment of a 10-part series that reviews every Bears position group on offense and defense, while also taking a quick look at potential free-agent targets and the top prospects in the upcoming NFL draft. The Bears find themse...
Blog | February 16, 2012 -
1st-quarter wrap: Bears 10, Lions 0
Michael C. WrightCHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears capitalized on two first-quarter turnovers to storm to a 10-0 lead over the Detroit Lions on a 6-yard touchdown run by Matt Forte and a 43-yard field goal into 20 mile-per-hour winds from Robbie Gould. Based on past hi...
Blog | November 13, 2011 -
Sunday Matchups: Bears-Lions
Michael C. WrightBEARS (5-3) VS. Lions (6-2), 3:15 p.m. Sunday at Soldier Field on FOXQuarterbackAdvantage Jay Cutler is playing with supreme confidence and has generated passer ratings of 96.9 in three of his last four outings. This matchup might come at the opportu...
Blog | November 13, 2011 -
Monday matchups: Bears vs. Lions
Michael C. WrightCHICAGO BEARS (2-2) VS. LIONS (4-0), 8 p.m. Monday at Soldier Field on ESPNQuarterbackAdvantage Jay Cutler might possess more raw talent, but Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gets the nod here based on performance. Stafford has led two consecutive ...
Blog | October 10, 2011