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If the Bears continue to struggle, somebody on Lovie Smith's coaching staff is sure to suffer the consequences and lose his job. We hear the most likely person to fill that category is offensive coordinator Ron Turner.
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Wolfe, Garrett (RB)
Posted Nov. 20, 2009 @ 3:21 p.m.
The Bears placed Wolfe on injured reserve Friday, ending his season. The team listed a kidney injury for Wolfe, who told the Chicago Tribune in a text message that he suffered a lacerated kidney on the opening kickoff of a game against Arizona on Nov. 8.
The Bears elevated running back Kahlil Bell from the practice squad to replace Wolfe. Wolfe carried the ball 22 times this season for 120 yards and one touchdown. He added nine special teams tackles and two receptions for 12 yards.
Hester, Devin (WR)
Posted Nov. 13, 2009 @ 5:20 p.m.
Hester had seven catches for 48 yards Thursday night in the Bears' 10-6 loss at San Francisco.
Hester also cost quarterback Jay Cutler a pair of interceptions - one by slipping and falling and another by stopping his route. It's clear the once-dynamic return man still has a ways to go to be a No. 1 receiver even though he's certainly made great strides.
Forte, Matt (RB)
Posted Nov. 13, 2009 @ 5:16 p.m.
Forte had 20 carries for 41 yards, but caught eight passes for 120 yards in the Bears' ugly 10-6 loss at San Francisco on Thursday night.
Forte has been a major fantasy bust this season, and Thursday's effort was largely due to Cutler's inability to get the ball downfield successfully to a shaky receiving corps. Still, it's good to see something from the second-year back considering he can't run for much with Chicago's troubled offensive line.
Cutler, Jay (QB)
Posted Nov. 13, 2009 @ 5:11 p.m.
Cutler was 29 of 52 for 307 yards but threw five interceptions in the Bears' ugly 10-6 loss at San Francisco on Thursday night.
Cutler was deemed to be the savior under center in Chicago, but so far he hasn't lived up to that billing. His 17 interceptions are a league high and 15 of those have come on the road, where he has a 62.8 passer rating. With a poor offensive line and mediocre receivers, it's not all his fault, but Cutler hasn't been good.
Harris, Tommie (DT)
Posted Nov. 13, 2009 @ 4:14 p.m.
The NFL said Harris had been fined $7,500 for punching Cardinals offensive lineman Deuce Lutui on the fourth play from scrimmage in last Sunday's 41-21 loss.
Harris was ejected and later apologized. He did not draw a suspension and that helps the beleaguered Bears defense.