Awful good coverage of the Chicago Bears
Bear Bites: Thumbwatch 2011
Getty Images
Jay Cutler tries to quiet down the crowd against the San Diego Chargers at Soldier Field on November 20, 2011 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Chargers 31-20.
advertisement
Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites. Normally, the morning after a win, we share with you plenty of happy news about how well the Bears played, but the news is different today.
Reports about Jay Cutler's broken thumb cast a huge shadow over the win. Read on for everything you need to know about the QB's thumb.
- Report: Jay Cutler has a broken thumb and will be out for 6-8 weeks. (Chicago Tribune)
- Lovie Smith confirmed the break on radio this morning. (Twitter)
- That break can change the whole tenor of the season. (ESPN Chicago)
- The Bears need Jay Cutler more than ever. (Chicago Tribune)
- One expert says that the Bears can still win without Cutler. (National Football Post)
- Peter King thinks the Bears' schedule means the Bears should feel a touch better about the injury. (Sports Illustrated)
- Cutler was not the only costly injury on Sunday. The Bears also lost their long snapper Patrick Mannelly to a knee injury. (Chicago Sun-Times) Follow Grizzly Detail on Twitter for more thumb watch.
news
Hossa Misses Morning Skate, Kane-Toews Reunited- Parents, Students Take Over Closing School's Classroom
- Possible Bones Found at Former "Goodfellas" Mobster Home
- Body Pulled From Lake Identified As Missing Student
- Obama in Berlin: Time to Cut Cold War Nuke Arsenals
- Fixing America's Failing Bridges Would Cost Billions
