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Tommie Harris' absence vs. Bengals was coach's decision, not an injury
Tommie Harris' absence vs. Bengals was coach's decision, not an injury
Bears' Lovie Smith expects defensive tackle to be ready Sunday Copyright 2009, Chicago Tribune
Tommie Harris Saga Continues
midwayillustrated.com — Lovie Smith didn't directly call out Tommie Harris for a lack of effort in practice, he more... or less did with his statement today. Reading between the lines you can guess that Smith essentially stated he wanted to see more from Tommie Harris in practice in order for him to be playing in the ... (more) Tommie Harris Saga Continues
Lovie sat Tommie Harris last week; wants to see him practice more
blogs.suntimes.com — Tommie Harris was right on the money Sunday after the game in Cincinnati when he said the... condition of his left knee had nothing to do with him sitting out the game. Lovie Smith confirmed as much at his press... (more) Lovie sat Tommie Harris last week; wants to see him ...
Chicago Bears' Tommie Harris sits out practice again
Chicago Bears' Tommie Harris sits out practice again
chicagotribune.com — Bears-Lions Tommie Harris vs. the Lions. ( Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune / October 4 , 2009 )... (more) Chicago Bears' Tommie Harris sits out practice again
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Da' Bears Blog — ... win-loss record while also using the McCaskey family's unwillingness to buy out his contract as the principal reason for his security.  The only real way Lovie can earn the faith of the fans is for his team to beat up Cleveland Sunday and beat Arizona next week - a team that poses a legitimate threat to a fragile defense.  Results.  That's it.  Missing the playoffs three second consecutive years after a Super Bowl appearance can not be excused. Tommie Harris did not practice last week and thus did not play, according to the Trib.  And Brad Biggs ...

The Bears Den - 10/28/09
Windy City Gridiron — ... End o' article.  10 Thoughts: Is Lovie on the hot seat? And more... The NFL opened Pro Bowl voting. Chicago Tribune The Bears are going to hold a halftime tribute to Walter Payton on Sunday. Jumperoo.... Defensive game plan against Cincy: Bad. The 5 lowest moments during Lovie Smith's tenure.  Tommie Harris' absence was the coach's decisions, not injury-based. U2 is holding another concert in ...

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