AL HAMNIK: Forte, Hester the center of latest Bears' mystery

CHICAGO | There are two stories taking shape this Bears season that won't cause coach Lovie Smith to lose any sleep, though he may keep one eye open.

Bears, Cowboys may take a pass in this MNF showdown

The numbers don't lie. Heading into the much-anticipated Bears-Cowboys showdown on Monday Night Football, neither team is expected to leave cleat marks on the other.

Bears' Brian Urlacher plays reluctant spectator in limited appearance

CHICAGO | How ironic that the Bears' Game Day program featured cover boy Brian Urlacher, arms folded and looking like he was ready to seek and destroy anyone in a Colts uniform.

AL HAMNIK: Hyped-up Bears have disturbing number of questions

Countdown to kickoff is five days away.

AL HAMNIK: Bears' Robbie Gould insists he's just doing his job

Robbie Gould doesn't know what all the fuss is about.

Bears hit the gas early in their passing game vs. Redskins

CHICAGO | Midway through this preseason, the Bears still face a myriad of issues before they can hope to win the Super Bowl.

Peyton Manning has Denver fans dreaming big

CHICAGO | A quality quarterback fills seats and gives the NFL Network reason to like you even more.

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Bears' Webb, Williams battle it out on offensive line

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. | At 6-foot-7 and 333 pounds, offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb is a towering shade tree with legs.

AL HAMNIK: Bears' new GM Emery remains a mystery

Phil Emery talked for what seemed like hours at his Monday press conference.

Seahawks' lopsided win all but eliminates Bears from postseason

CHICAGO | Playing in an open-air stadium like Soldier Field had its advantages Sunday.

AL HAMNIK: There's no 'woe is us' whining by the Bears

You Bears fans on the ledge. Don't look down. You can come in now. Pick a window. Everything's fine.

AL HAMNIK: Bears continue treading on thin ice

For the sake of little children everywhere, I would never question the existence of Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny.

AL HAMNIK: Lovie Smith continues his 'buddy-buddy' approach with Bears

Lovie Smith mailed in another news conference Monday, spending a few minutes telling us what we already knew without giving any specifics.

AL HAMNIK: Bears treading water but for how long?

Once again, Bears coach Lovie Smith has some things to "tighten up" three games into the season.

AL HAMNIK: Bears are who we feared they were -- simply average

The trouble with an average team playing a really good team is they expose your every weakness.

AL HAMNIK: Bears' Hanie picks perfect time to redeem himself

CHICAGO | Had Caleb Hanie continued to sputter along in the preseason like a broken down Edsel, he might've been circling the want ads this weekend.

Hughes grateful for the opportunity

CHICAGO | In the Bears' first three preseason games, Robert Hughes had two carries for zero yards. The Invisible Man got more looks.

Bears' pass protection must 'tighten up' after allowing 9 sacks

CHICAGO | Imagine following Lady Gaga on stage or being Carlos Zambrano's publicist.

AL HAMNIK: Bears' Sanzenbacher would be a great catch

CHICAGO | People have told rookie Dane Sanzenbacher he reminds them of another Bears blue-collar, dirt-under-the-nails wide receiver.

Bears' coach wants players looking over their shoulder

CHICAGO | Bears coach Lovie Smith will be taking notes tonight like a playground monitor watching how well the children behave together.

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