Bears not taking Turner lightly

Bears aware that NFL's top rusher is a beast in backfield If Rex Grossman replaces Kyle Orton for any reason at halftime Sunday, like the last time the Bears played the Falcons on Dec. 18, 2005, it will not captivate Chicago the way it did then. That much I know. Here are 10 other things. 1. I know the Bears will not underestimate the Falcons' If anything, the Bears have overestimated Turner—literally. When coach Lovie Smith discussed the challenges of tackling Turner, he described him as being above "250." Turner is listed at 244 pounds. 2. I know Tommie Harris opened himself up to criticism by injecting God into his explanation for why he was suspended and hasn't played well this season. It risked making spirituality sound like a trait necessary for all good defensive linemen, like a quick burst and low center of gravity.... [read full story]