Skinny on why Berrian bolted
Not only did Bernard Berrian bolt Halas Hall for richer pastures, but he left the Bears' unparalleled quarterback carousel behind. Berrian said Wednesday that the Bears' uncertainty at quarterback was part of the equation -- you know, along with the millions more the Minnesota Vikings offered -- in his departure via free agency.
Defense backed into tight corner by injury report
Corey Graham and rookie Zack Bowman, promoted off the practice squad Tuesday, were the only cornerbacks not listed on the injury report Wednesday as the Bears began preparation for the Minnesota Vikings.
'Frustrated' Devin can't wait
Mike Mulligan: Devin Hester hasn't changed. The problem is with us, the media and fans who await his every return as though it carries the fulfillment of a messianic prophecy. Hester is a flesh-and-blood return man, not a paranormal phenomenon.
Division series next for Bears; Vikings up first
Maybe it's because of the unnerving way the Bears lost Sunday at Atlanta, or perhaps it's because coach Lovie Smith realizes where the Bears stand, in a three-way tie atop the NFC North with little margin for error.
Bowen: Don't blame Brown, it was Hamilton
Editor's note: Former NFL veteran Matt Bowen is a Glenbard West grad who earned a degree in journalism from Iowa. He frequently analyzes Bears games for suntimes.com/sports.
Suspended Metcalf says he didn't use steroids
Guard Terrence Metcalf lost his grasp on a starting job in August. Now he has lost his spot on the team for the next four games after getting suspended without pay Monday for violating the NFL policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.
