AL HAMNIK: Cutler won't break the bank with days like that

CHICAGO | Jay Cutler will earn a reported $8.47 million next season. Makes your skin crawl, doesn't it?

AL HAMNIK: Packer fan's tricked-up truck a treat for cheeseheads

Omar Rodriquez is at it again.

Injuries slow down Mike Neal's promising career in Green Bay

Defensive tackle Mike Neal was a "freak" in the Purdue weight room, where jaws dropped as he bench-pressed 510 pounds and squated 615.

AL HAMNIK: Avid Packer fan Omar Rodriquez keeps on truckin'

Omar Rodriquez really loves his truck.

Bears secondary woke up in second half

CHICAGO | When Aaron Rodgers dropped back in the first half, it didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out where he wanted to throw the ball.

Valpo fans show despite NFL pregame

VALPARAISO | Forsaking the NFL pregame shows was a no-brainer for fans attending Sunday's Horizon League men's basketball game at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Packers' Shields stunned by his success

Packers' Masthay keeps Hester in check

Packers' Raji never dreamed of scoring

CHICAGO | It was a running gag last week, after the Green Bay Packers nose tackle made his debut at fullback in a playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Third-string quarterback nearly leads Bears to Super Bowl

CHICAGO | Caleb Hanie insisted he's been comfortable with the Bears' offense since training camp.

Bears go on the defensive but are too late

CHICAGO | Losing the NFC Championship to your biggest rival is hard enough to take, but when players around the league start talking smack about your quarterback, the temperature in the Bears' locker room pops the thermostat.

Urlacher shines on dull Bears defense

CHICAGO | His eyes said it all.

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AL HAMNIK: Rodgers, Cutler on different paths to stardom

All week, we've had tireless comparisons between the Bears' Jay Cutler and Packers' Aaron Rodgers.

AL HAMNIK: Bears-Packers just not as big on your TV

What region Bears fan in their right mind spends $550 for the "cheapest" seat at Soldier Field and up to $4,375 to watch Sunday's NFC Championship game against Green Bay?