SB Nation User Blog: Allie

Pisa Tinoisamoa May Be Out For a Month; Sign LB Tim Shaw

Allie — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:45:11 -0000

Brad Biggs has tweeted:

Strong-side linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa is also out about a month, maybe a little more, with a right knee sprain. The Bears could need special teams help as well with Trumaine McBride signed. Shaw, who was released by Jacksonville at the end of the summer, is flying in tonight. He will likely sign the contract on Tuesday.

Also, Vaughn McClure is reporting that Pisa could play Sunday:

pisa is day to day with a knee sprain. could play sunday

He adds an explanation as to why Urlacher is done:

12 weeks in a cast followed by 4 weeks of recovery.

Dvoracek hurt. Torn ACL/MCL sprain? Status unclear

Allie — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:35:49 -0000

In a shock to no one, Dusty Dvoracek is reportedly out for the season:

Defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek, who had a sack, tackle for loss and quarterback hit Saturday night against the New York Giants, will miss the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee, a source close to the player said. It's the fourth straight season-ending injury for the hard worker who has had a star-crossed career since being selected in the third round in 2006. [Source]

Really kind of stinks. I like the guy, he works hard.. but he really is made of glass.

Look for Matt Toeina to make the 53-man now for depth on the d-line.

EDIT by ChiFan13: Seems there's some confusion on this story. Biggs originally posted this story, but the Bears haven't made an announcement yet. This much we do know: Dvoracek has a knee injury - the severity of which is undetermined at this time. (Helmet tip - EricEmpire)

Update from Vaugh McClure's twitter:

Lovie said Dusty Dvoracek has MCL tear and has NOT been ruled out for the season. More tests to come Wed.

And here's a link to an article in the Tribune. (Thanks to DisCUBbobulated)

Cubs deal inked

Allie — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:05:51 -0000

Tribune Co. says it has signed an agreement to sell the iconic franchise to the Ricketts family.

Tribune Co. said Friday that it signed an agreement to sell the iconic franchise to the Ricketts family. The family is paying about $800 million to acquire a 95 percent interest in a package of assets: the team, Wrigley Field and Tribune Co.'s 25 percent stake in Comcast SportsNet Chicago, which broadcasts many Cubs games on cable television.

The agreement values the franchise and related assets at $845 million, less than the Rickett's winning bid in January of $900 million. Tribune Co. will retain a 5 percent ownership stake in the joint venture.

Thanks to JB23: Crane Kenny will be on ESPN 1000 at about 4:15pm

Last night of camp: Twitter 8/19

Allie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:56:28 -0000

Getting closer to the words we all want to hear!

gregolsen82 Last day of camp practice! Tomorrow we go home for our home preseason opener. I think all the guys are looking forward to playing at home

Kick off soon, ladies and germs. Also, thank God for night practice to take my mind off the horrible horrible Cubs.

Updates via twitter from around the football world, usually focused on the Bears!

ESPNChiBears Asst. Trainer bobby slater putting bowman and tillman to work. A lot of quick feet drills/lateral movements.

DavidHaugh Love the Favre move for the storylines, but Cutler and Rodgers (in order) still best QBs in division at this stage

ESPNChiBears Check out Jeff Dickerson's new podcast Football Fix for exclusive Bears audio only on ESPNChicago.com http://tinyurl.com/la6hve

DavidHaugh Tony Dungy tells ESPN1000 Marvin Harrison would fit with Bears...but other NFL types say his knees are done. Is he worth risk? Not sure

vxmcclure23 kellen davis recovering from left hamstring injury. says he'll be fine

chitownforte22 The last night practice of camp tonight...i better see you all out there

ESPNChiBears Chris Collinsworth challenges the Bears' defense http://bit.ly/Megm3

ESPNChiBears Ron turner says competition still on-going at LG. Omiyale starts again saturday. Too much money to be second string.

Keep looking for updates throughout the night.

Training Camp/Favreapollza: 8/18

Allie — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:38:18 -0000

As before, I'm following (football-wise anyway): Brad Biggs, Jeff Dickerson, Greg Olsen, Matt Forte, Vaughn McClure, David Haugh, Fontel Mines, Dez Clark, Tommie Harris, WindyCG, Peter King, Ross Tucker, Adam Schefter, Jay Glazer and ChicagoBears.com. All links *should* open in a new window!

Be advised: Anyone calling themselves Jay Cutler is a lying liar. (Helmet tip: Roger_Ledger!)

Practice starts at three, so more current updates will start then.

Lots of the tweets from today have been Farve centric so rather than just ignore them I figured I'd include my favorites. That and if I ignored everything Favre, there wouldn't be anything here!

sportsguy33 New nickname for Brett Favre: "VD." We can't get rid of him.

vxmcclure23 favre to Vikings? not again.

SI_PeterKing MMQB Tuesday, up by 1 pm: This is now officially a circus. Favre wishy-washiest player in memory, Vikes his enablers. This is ridiculous.

SI_PeterKing Childress better get ready for a storm of criticism, because he'll get it. Deservedly.

SI_JonHeyman favre is clemens without roids. he never tells truth. 50 lashes with wet noodle for any fool who believed he was retired.

sportsguy33 RT: @sethmeyers21 Favre saga not a ringing endorsement for hanging out on the farm in Mississippi

LeBatardShow can i get away with spending the entire first favre story on pti today doing nothing but laughing? no commentary. just laughter?

Adam_Schefter Vikes don't waste any time, do they? Brett Favre expected to start Friday night versus Chiefs.

ESPNChiBears Briggs on favre always changing mind: i hope he changes his mind when he's going to throw the ball away and throws it into coverage.

ChicagoBearscom LM: Bears players aren't surprised by Brett Favre's decision to sign with the Vikings. Link: http://ow.ly/ku3E Mobile: http://ow.ly/ku4g

BradBiggs Greatest Favre note from Judd Zulgad who reports that 1 cop couldn't contain the madhouse that broke out at Vikes facility as #4 arrived

BradBiggs "Police eventually cordoned off the area with police tape, shortly after a man dressed as a parrot ran the wrong way up the street."

BradBiggs I would pay top dollar to see video of that.

And our very own: WindyCG The Bears' secondary is not looking sharp. With that kind of reporting, I can work for the Chicago MSM....look out, Rick Morrissey!

Back to Camp Twitter: 8/17

Allie — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:07:15 -0000

Getting closer to real football!

As before, I'm following (football-wise anyway): Brad Biggs, Jeff Dickerson, Greg Olsen, Matt Forte, Vaughn McClure, David Haugh, Fontel Mines, Dez Clark, Tommie Harris, WindyCG, Peter King, Ross Tucker, Adam Schefter and ChicagoBears.com. All links *should* open in a new window!

Be advised: Anyone calling themselves Jay Cutler is a lying liar. (Helmet tip: Roger_Ledger!)

Today's practice just started so updates should come quickly.

vxmcclure23 danieal manning, nick roach, matt toeaina sitting out practice

ESPNChiBears Tillman doing some light jogging on side field.

vxmcclure23 greg olsen, tommie harris, zack bowman all suited up

vxmcclure23 team in shorts today

ESPNChiBears Zack bowman dressed for practice. let's see how much and what kind of work he does.

vxmcclure23 peanut tillman in uniform with a helmet in hand but hes still far from being back

ESPNChiBears Pat mannelly dressed for practice. let's see who snaps today.

ChicagoBearscom LM: Caleb Hanie is solidifying his role as the Bears' No. 2 quarterback behind Jay Cutler. Link: http://ow.ly/klO2 Mobile: http://ow.ly/klO8

ESPNChiBears Nick roach looked okay during lunch. Took a hit to the head saturday night.

ESPNChiBears Roach wearing a visor. Looks to be sitting this one out.

Training Camp Twitter: 8/13

Allie — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:55:49 -0000

As before, I'm following (football-wise anyway): Brad Biggs, Jeff Dickerson, Greg Olsen, Matt Forte, Vaughn McClure, David Haugh, Fontel Mines, Dez Clark, Tommie Harris, WindyCG, Peter King, Ross Tucker, Adam Schefter and ChicagoBears.com. All links *should* open in a new window!

Be advised: Anyone calling themselves Jay Cutler is a lying liar. (Helmet tip: Roger_Ledger!)

Today's practice doesn't start til 3, and Peter King is in the house so lots of interesting tweets hopefully on through this afternoon and evening.

ESPNChiBears Looking for the hottest spot in bourbonnais on wednesday-bakers square. couldn't get a table. Giving away free pie.

DavidHaugh There are more but here are five Bears who quietly have made strong early impressions the first two weeks of practice. http://tr.im/wjcN

SI_PeterKing On campus at Olivet Nazarene in central Ill., ready for Bear coverage. Chatting with Cutler, then looking forward to seeing him throw at 3.

Adam_Schefter Browns WR Donte Stallworth suspended today without pay for whole season. He had been suspended indefinitely 6/18. Now definite - done 4 09.

SI_RossTucker If U love Madden 10 or SI, make sure you tweet #SIMadden between Noon-8pm EST today. SI is giving away one Madden 10 ever hour.

FMines89 just left treatment, everything is going well gaining strength back in my knee, surgery coming soon....

SI_PeterKing Only seeing the Bears once today, at 3, and it's going to be a practice focused some on first preseason game. Won't see all I need to see.

SI_PeterKing But I'll Tweet after practice and after talking to the players and let you know what I think. I will say this: You Bear fans like to Tweet.

ESPNChiBears On way to dining hall. Last practice before flight to buffalo tomorrow.

ChicagoBearscom LM: Corey Graham excited about returning to Buffalo to face team he grew up rooting for. Link: http://ow.ly/jYn9 Mobile: http://ow.ly/jYnl

ChicagoBearscom LM: Think I'll leave my Blackhawks jersey at home just in case I need to hail a cab this weekend in Buffalo!

ESPNChiBears Ron turner reiterated the importance of saturday for unproven receivers--aromashodu, rideau, iglesias and knox.

ChicagoBearscom LM: Read about position battles, Brad Maynard and the Wildcat formation in "Chalk Talk." Link: http://ow.ly/jYpM Mobile: http://ow.ly/jYpS

Training Camp Twitter: 8/12

Allie — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:09:23 -0000

As before, I'm following: Brad Biggs, Jeff Dickerson, Greg Olsen, Matt Forte, Vaughn McClure, David Haugh, Fontel Mines, Dez Clark, Tommie Harris, WindyCG and ChicagoBears.com. All links *should* open in a new window!

Be advised: Anyone calling themselves Jay Cutler is a lying liar. (Helmet tip: Roger_Ledger!)

JasonDavis43 @jcutler6 your days are numbered the real Jay Cutler called his lawyer! FYI Jay told me to tweet this

FMines89 sorry I cant respond to everyone individually, thanks for the love and prayers, On my road to recovery and will come back stronger then ever

ChicagoBearscom Last night's Training Camp Report with Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer: http://ow.ly/jOTw

ESPNChiBears Olin kreutz ruins corey graham's interview with CBS 2.

ESPNChiBears Briggs pokes fun at bob babich. Calls him 'crazy uncle'.

DavidHaugh Lance Briggs just held court and it sounded like an audition for a stand-up comedy routine......there is not a funnier player on the team

Adam_Schefter Yes, Michael Vick was in Chicago, as TMZ reported. No it was not to sign with Bears. He was there for some type of charity work.

DavidHaugh Of course, as diehard Bears fans know, no No. 7 was ever better than Halas -- and that is why Bears retired the number

ESPNChiBears Bears set their depth chart: Few surprises in store for fans. http://bit.ly/l2Wpz

ChicagoBearscom LM: Check out my Q&A with GM Jerry Angelo, who talks about the preseason opener and more. Link: http://ow.ly/jQvU Mobile: http://ow.ly/jQw5

ESPNChiBears Urlacher and briggs arrive to practice in cart blasting song by kool and the gang.

vxmcclure23 Jamar williams in shorts with a helmet in hand. Everybody else in full gear.

vxmcclure23 Bowman still out.

ESPNChiBears Tommie harris dressed in full pads. Not always an indicator of participation.

vxmcclure23 Omiyale working with 1s at left guard but Beekman starter on first depth chart

ESPNChiBears Pat mannelly still resting hip.

Twitter updates 8/11

Allie — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:52:51 -0000

A huge thanks to BigAppleBearsFan for posting yesterday!!! Much appreciated. :-)

Be advised: Anyone calling themselves Jay Cutler is a lying liar. (Helmet tip: Roger_Ledger!)

ChicagoBearscom LM: The U.S. Army Golden Knights performance parachute team will parachute into Ward Field before tonight's practice at 6:05 pm.

ESPNChiBears Fontel mines on crutches. Left leg in brace. Not looking good.

ESPNChiBears Jamar williams still with ice on left shoulder.

BradBiggs Right end joe clermond out. He has his right arm in a sling.

BradBiggs With the 2's, jarron gilbert lines up at left end with harrison and dd inside. Bears need gilbert inside this season though

BradBiggs Afalava playing ahead of steltz again in the morning practice with payne moving over to free safety.

BradBiggs Tommie Harris' contract gives Bears protection vs. balky knee http://bit.ly/bCFlg

DavidHaugh Bears analyst Thayer uses P word to describe Cutler: professionalism. Interesting take from a respected voice. http://tinyurl.com/lqo26e

BradBiggs Bears sign long snapper J.J. Milan with Pat Mannelly sidelined with a minor hip injury. Mannelly had an MRI and it checked out good.

Family Day Tweets

Allie — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:32:44 -0000

Today, practice is at Soldier Field (and I'm running behind!) So it will have some tweets from players, reporters and our very own source inside the field itself! (Who most of you already know, lol).

Be advised: Anyone calling themselves Jay Cutler is a lying liar. (Helmet tip: Roger_Ledger!)

WindyCG: Someone just got proposed to about 10 rows above me. Staley was there and everything... gotta love Bears fans.

WindyCG: "Hanie showing a cannon... Basanez doesn't look bad, just a long delivery ala Byron Leftwich.

WindyCG: Two terrrific catches by #84 thus far.

WindyCG: Knox returning and busted loose. Looks every bit of 4.3 fast.

WindyCG: Cutler's accuracy is pretty good thus far... DB's were interfering too much on some plays. KJ looks good running the ball.

WindyCG: Culter's throw has a little bit of screwball late break. Tell ya what kids....looks beautiful.

BradBiggs: NFL to crack down on offensive pass interference http://bit.ly/13QEEZ

WindyCG: Hoke's workin the DB's.....Vasher looking surprisingly smooth and fluid.

WindyCG: Hillenmeyer's just been running all practice thus far...injury?

WindyCG: Brad Maynard just bombed a 60+ yd punt. He's still got it.

WindyCG: Just saw Larry Mayer....looks like a goof.

WindyCG: HUGE ovations for Cutler and Hester. Humid day this far.

FMines89: Feels like gametime in the locker room...let's go get better

Updates will continue!