Category: Bears

Watch: Aaron Rodgers throws 72-yard TD pass for Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers continues to deliver touchdown passes

Aaron Rodgers is having a magical season. And he continues to deliver for the Green Bay Packers.

The fantastic quarterback finds Marquez Valdez-Scantling for a 72-yard touchdown in the second quarter of a huge NFC North matchup when it comes to the playoffs and overall seeding.

Report: Packers’ LT David Bakhtiari suffers season-ending knee injury

According to a report a knee injury will cost the Green Bay Packers David Bakhtiari for the season

The Green Bay Packers suffered a major loss on Thursday as left tackle David Bakhtiari suffered a knee injury at practice,  according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Per NFL.com: David Bakhtiari suffered a season-ending knee injury in practice, according to an informed source. Ian Rapoport added that the injury is believed to be a torn ACL.

Bakhtiari is a three-time Pro Bowler, including 2020.

 

Ex-DB on 1985 Super Bowl Chicago Bears arrested on murder charge

Former Super Bowl champion Chicago Bear Michael Richardson has been arrested on a murder charge

Michael Richardson, who played defensive back for the Chicago Bears from 1983-88, has been arrested on a murder charge in Phoenix, Az.

Richardson, a member of the Super Bowl champs in 1985, is accused in the shooting death of 47-year-old Ronald Like.

Like was found shot and killed Tuesday morning. He had been discovered by police with a gunshot wound at an intersection.

Richardson was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder, misconduct involving weapons, and a felony warrant.

Maricopa County jail records show Richardson was being held without bond on charges of murder, possession of a weapon by a prohibited person, and possession of a dangerous drug for sale. He’s due to appear in court on the warrant on Jan. 6, records show.

Richardson has been arrested by Phoenix police twice in 2020, both times for alleged drug possession. He was arrested and locked up in Maricopa County in 2018, accused of theft and possessing meth, crack cocaine, and heroin, ABC15.com reported.


AP Photo/Sal VederIn 2008 Richardson faced a 13-year sentence for possession of methamphetamine and crack cocaine. It was his 21st drug conviction since the end of his football career.

Former teammate Richard Dent and coach Mike Ditka both supported Richardson being sent to a rehab facility rather than prison. The judge ultimately sentenced Richardson to a year in prison and an extended probation period, violation of which would result in Richardson serving the remainder of a 13-year sentence.

Most recently, he had a felony warrant out for his arrest, which police added to the booking charges this week.

He had played college football for Arizona State University, and was recognized as an All-American in 1981 and 1982. Richardson was only the 6th All-American in ASU history at the time, and the second player ever to achieve it twice.

Richardson finished his NFL career with 20 interceptions, which he returned for 247 yards and a touchdown. He also recorded 4 fumble recoveries. Known as “L.A. Mike”, he was a featured soloist of the “Shuffling Crew” in the Super Bowl Shuffle video in 1985.

Richardson, a native of Compton, Ca, was a second-round pick out of Arizona State, No. 33 overall, in 1983. He is featured in the team’s iconic “Super Bowl Shuffle” video, KNXV reported. “I’m L.A. Mike and I play it cool, they don’t sneak by me because I’m no fool,” Richardson rhymed on the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-U8E-NiPlw

Watch: Cody Parkey doinks PAT on Sunday Night Football

Cody Parkey somehow found the upright from 48 on a PAT. Doink!

It must be something about NBC that haunts Cody Parkey.

The kicker who double-doinked on the Peacock in a playoff game when a Chicago Bear had bad luck on Sunday.

Jarvis Landry scored a touchdown but was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Giants head coach Joe Judge took the penalty on the PAT, forcing Parkey to try from 48, and somehow he managed to hit the upright, again.

Doink.

Parkey for the Bears against the Eagles. Doinks for the memories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RIs3nXjL9Y

Illinois hires Giants assistant Bret Bielema as head coach

The University of Illinois has named Giants assistant Bret Bielema as its head football coach

The University of Illinois dipped into the NFL for its head coach after firing former Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith.

Bret Bielema was named head coach of the Fighting Illini on Saturday. He was the outside linebackers coach and senior assistant for the New York Giants during the 2020 season.

“Illinois and the Big Ten is home for me, and I can’t be any more excited about the opportunity in front of me with the Fighting Illini,” Bielema said. “We want to build a program that makes Illini Nation proud and regain the passion that I’ve seen when Illinois wins. We want the young men playing football in the state of Illinois from Freeport to Cairo and from Quincy to Danville dreaming of wearing the Orange and Blue and playing at Memorial Stadium. I look forward to re-connecting with the high school coaches around the state making it clear we intend to keep our players home.

“We will build an outstanding staff for both player development and recruiting. The University of Illinois has incredible facilities and is known as one of the world’s outstanding academic institutions. We will hold the young men on our team responsible both on and off the field while coaching them to be champions in life. Jen and I, along with our girls, are excited to get to Champaign-Urbana and get started on the journey. Go Illini!”

Bielema has head coaching experience on the college level. From 2006-12 Bielema was the head coach at Wisconsin, where he led the Badgers to three Big Ten championships (2010-12), six consecutive bowl games and a 68-24 record (.739). Bielema then spent five seasons as head coach at Arkansas from 2013-17.

Overall, the native of Prophetstown, Illinois, Bielema compiled a 12-year record of 97-58 (.626) as head coach at Wisconsin and Arkansas.

Smith, 62, went 17-39 (10-33 in the Big Ten) in five seasons at Illinois, his first stop in college football since 1995, when he coached defensive backs at Ohio State. The Illini were 2-5 in 2020.

The Bret Bielema File

Hometown: Prophetstown, Illinois
Birthdate: January 13, 1970
Family: Wife: Jen; Children: Briella (born in 2017) and Brexli (born in 2018)
Twitter: @BretBielema
Education: B.S. in Marketing, Iowa, 1992
Playing Experience:
Iowa, 1989-92
Signed free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks, 1993
Milwaukee Mustangs, Arena Football League, 1994

Coaching Career

Years University/Organization Position
2021 Illinois Head Coach
2020 New York Giants Outside Linebackers, Senior Assistant Coach
2019 New England Patriots Defensive Line
2018 New England Patriots Consultant to the Head Coach
2013-17 Arkansas Head Coach (29-34)
2006-12 Wisconsin Head Coach (68-24)
2004-05 Wisconsin Defensive Coordinator
2002-03 Kansas State Co-Defensive Coordinator
1996-2001 Iowa Linebackers
1994-95 Iowa Graduate Assistant

Head Coaching Record

Years School W-L Postseason
2006 Wisconsin 12-1 (.923) Capital One Bowl
2007 Wisconsin 9-4 (.692) Outback Bowl
2008 Wisconsin 7-6 (.538) Champs Sports Bowl
2009 Wisconsin 10-3 (.769) Champs Sports Bowl
2010 Wisconsin 11-2 (.846) Rose Bowl
2011 Wisconsin 11-3 (.786) Rose Bowl
2012 Wisconsin 8-5 (.615) (Did not coach Rose Bowl)
2013 Arkansas 3-9 (.250)
2014 Arkansas 7-6 (.538) Texas Bowl
2015 Arkansas 8-5 (.615) Liberty Bowl
2016 Arkansas 7-6 (.538) Belk Bowl
2017 Arkansas 4-8 (.333)
TOTAL 12 Years Overall: 97-58 (.626)  Big Ten: 37-19 (.661)

 

NFL reveals Week 15 announcers’ schedule

The Week 15 assignments are out for NFL games. What announcers will be where?

We’re down to three weeks of the regular season. The stakes rise for teams trying to make the playoffs. What announcers have gotten the prime calls on games that could impact the postseason?

Here’s your coverage map to see what games will be in your region.

Thursday, 8:20 p.m.

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders

FOX/NFL Network/Amazon

Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), Kristina Pink (reporter)

Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos

NFL Network

Announcers: Adam Amin (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), Lindsay Czarniak (reporter)

8:15 p.m.

Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers

NFL Network

Announcers: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Kurt Warner (analyst), Melissa Stark (reporter)

Sunday, 1 p.m.

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

CBS

Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)

San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys

CBS

Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (reporter)

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

CBS

Announcers: Greg Gumbel (play-by-play), Rich Gannon (analyst), Jay Feely (reporter)

Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens

CBS

Announcers: Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), James Lofton (analyst), Sherree Burruss (reporter)

Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans

(CBS)

Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons

FOX

Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Pam Oliver (reporter)

Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team

Announcers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Shannon Spake (reporter)

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings

FOX

Announcers: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Greg Jennings (analyst), Jennifer Hale (reporter)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m.

New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams

FOX

Announcers: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Laura Okmin (reporter)

Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals

FOX

Announcers: Brandon Gaudin (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Sara Walsh (reporter)

4:25 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints

CBS

Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter)

Sunday, 8:20 p.m.

Cleveland Browns at New York Giants

NBC

Announcers: NBC: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Michele Tafoya (reporter)

Monday, 8:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals

ESPN

Announcers: Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), Lisa Salters (reporter)

NFL reveals announcers’ schedule for Week 14

What announcers have been assigned to what games in Week 14 of the NFL season?

The NFL has some intriguing matchups in Week 14. Feels like a rare time when the lead voices on CBS and FOX are each on early Sunday games.

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Erin Andrews will be at the Minnesota Vikings-Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson are assigned to the Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins.

Thursday, 8:15 p.m.

New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams

Announcers Fox/NFL Network: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), Kristina Pink (reporter)

Sunday, 1 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(FOX) Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter)

Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants

(FOX) Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Shannon Spake (reporter)

Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals

(FOX) Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (analyst), Laura Okmin (reporter)

Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins

(CBS) Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter)

Houston Texans at Chicago Bears

(CBS) Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (reporter)

Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers

(CBS) Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), James Lofton (analyst), AJ Ross (reporter)

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars

(CBS) Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m.

Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders

(CBS)  Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)

New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks

(CBS) Greg Gumbel (play-by-play), Rich Gannon (analyst), Amanda Balionis (reporter)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m.

New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles

(FOX) Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Pam Oliver (reporter)

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

(FOX) Adam Amin (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), Lindsay Czarniak (reporter)

Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers (in Arizona)

(FOX) Chris Myers (play-by-play), Greg Jennings (analyst), Jennifer Hale (reporter)

Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Chargers

(FOX) Joe Davis (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst)

Sunday, 8:20 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills

(NBC) Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Michele Tafoya (reporter)

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns

(ESPN) Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), Lisa Salters (reporter)

 

Chicago Bears’ Cordarrelle Patterson with rare NFL career trifecta

What rare milestone did Cordarrelle Patterson accomplish?

Cordarelle Patterson is one of the bright spots in a season that has gone dark for the Chicago Bears after a 5-1 start.

The Bears are 5-7 after their loss Sunday to the Detroit Lions.

However, Patterson did complete a rare trifecta for NFL players.

When he scored on a 5-yard run in the second quarter of the 34-30 loss, Patterson became the first NFL player since 1950 with at least 8 rushing TDs, 8 receiving TDs, and 8 kickoff returns.

That’s exceptional and far more than versatile.