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Many fans found last Thursday's Bears-49ers turnover-fest an ugly game to watch. Apparently the NFL's fine police agreed.Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that four players were fined for violations during the game.Players fined $5,000 apiece were Bears right...

Michael David Smith Many fans found last Thursday's Bears-49ers turnover-fest an ugly game to watch. Apparently the NFL's fine police agreed.Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that four players were fined for violations during the game.Players fined $5,000 apiece were Bears right... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.95092 2009-11-20T17:31:19Z 2009-11-20T17:50:09Z

In his seventh NFL season, 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin has become one of the best nose tackles in the league.And he'll be paid that way come 2010, one way or the other.According to John Crumpacker of the San Francisco...

Mike Florio In his seventh NFL season, 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin has become one of the best nose tackles in the league.And he'll be paid that way come 2010, one way or the other.According to John Crumpacker of the San Francisco... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94613 2009-11-15T15:25:29Z 2009-11-15T15:26:46Z

The Miami Dolphins have deactivated Joey Porter for today's game, in an apparent sign that the team has decided Porter's mouth is hurting the team more than his production is helping the team.Steve Mariucci, a former coach with some experience...

Michael David Smith The Miami Dolphins have deactivated Joey Porter for today's game, in an apparent sign that the team has decided Porter's mouth is hurting the team more than his production is helping the team.Steve Mariucci, a former coach with some experience... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94556 2009-11-14T17:27:36Z 2009-11-14T17:34:19Z

A facemasking penalty on Sunday was costly for Tennessee Titans defensive back Cortland Finnegan. Finnegan was fined $5,000 by the NFL for tackling San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore by his facemask in the Titans-49ers game Sunday.Finnegan was flagged...

Michael David Smith A facemasking penalty on Sunday was costly for Tennessee Titans defensive back Cortland Finnegan. Finnegan was fined $5,000 by the NFL for tackling San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore by his facemask in the Titans-49ers game Sunday.Finnegan was flagged... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94540 2009-11-14T02:12:06Z 2009-11-14T14:14:15Z

At a time when Santa Clara is moving closer to building a new home for the 49ers, San Francisco has taken a big step toward keeping the team in the town where it always has played.Specifically, an environmental review has...

Mike Florio At a time when Santa Clara is moving closer to building a new home for the 49ers, San Francisco has taken a big step toward keeping the team in the town where it always has played.Specifically, an environmental review has... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94535 2009-11-14T00:30:34Z 2009-11-14T00:31:37Z

Last month, 49ers receiver Josh Morgan opted not to join in Brandon Jones' public pissing and moaning about rookie Michael Crabtree walking through the door with a starting job.This month, Morgan is being rewarded for his silence.Coach Mike Singeltary said...

Mike Florio Last month, 49ers receiver Josh Morgan opted not to join in Brandon Jones' public pissing and moaning about rookie Michael Crabtree walking through the door with a starting job.This month, Morgan is being rewarded for his silence.Coach Mike Singeltary said... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94533 2009-11-13T23:59:32Z 2009-11-14T00:02:05Z

Though the on-screen product was enough to induce nausea in Chicago and yawning elsewhere, at least people were watching.The debut of Thursday Night Football, during which Bears quarterback nearly matched his jersey number with interceptions, resulted in the most-watched opening...

Mike Florio Though the on-screen product was enough to induce nausea in Chicago and yawning elsewhere, at least people were watching.The debut of Thursday Night Football, during which Bears quarterback nearly matched his jersey number with interceptions, resulted in the most-watched opening... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94489 2009-11-13T15:33:03Z 2009-11-13T15:34:49Z

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler long has been criticized for a demeanor that more often than not suggests that he isn't sufficiently invested emotionally in the results of his work product.Last night, he seemed to take it to a new level.Sure,...

Mike Florio Bears quarterback Jay Cutler long has been criticized for a demeanor that more often than not suggests that he isn't sufficiently invested emotionally in the results of his work product.Last night, he seemed to take it to a new level.Sure,... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94485 2009-11-13T14:49:59Z 2009-11-13T15:57:13Z

The Bears defense played better, but five interceptions by QB Jay Cutler led to a 10-6 loss to the 49ers.Said Cutler, "I have to apologize to the defense, and the offense as a whole has to apologize. [The defense] played...

Josh Alper The Bears defense played better, but five interceptions by QB Jay Cutler led to a 10-6 loss to the 49ers.Said Cutler, "I have to apologize to the defense, and the offense as a whole has to apologize. [The defense] played... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94471 2009-11-13T04:34:58Z 2009-11-13T11:55:25Z

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For the second time this year -- and also for the second time in his career -- quarterback Jay Cutler has thrown four interceptions in a game.Cutler threw his fourth one early in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's game...

Mike Florio For the second time this year -- and also for the second time in his career -- quarterback Jay Cutler has thrown four interceptions in a game.Cutler threw his fourth one early in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's game... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94465 2009-11-13T02:25:40Z 2009-11-13T02:26:16Z

Mike Florio tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94464 2009-11-13T02:09:44Z 2009-11-13T02:10:38Z

Maybe the Bears shouldn't play in prime time.Of his thirteen interceptions in his first season as a member of the Bears, seven of them have come in less than 2.5 night games.His most recent pick came at the end of...

Mike Florio Maybe the Bears shouldn't play in prime time.Of his thirteen interceptions in his first season as a member of the Bears, seven of them have come in less than 2.5 night games.His most recent pick came at the end of... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94463 2009-11-13T01:36:34Z 2009-11-13T01:42:37Z

Way back in December 1980, NBC aired a Saturday NFL game between the Jets and the Dolphins without announcers.Tonight, plenty of folks are being treated to a repeat of that 29-year-old event on NFL Network.For many viewers, the audio is...

Mike Florio Way back in December 1980, NBC aired a Saturday NFL game between the Jets and the Dolphins without announcers.Tonight, plenty of folks are being treated to a repeat of that 29-year-old event on NFL Network.For many viewers, the audio is... tag:profootballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009://14.94460 2009-11-13T01:06:53Z 2009-11-13T01:18:31Z

49ers tight end Vernon Davis said that Chicago defensive end Adewale Ogunleye was the only Bear that he was impressed with, but Ogunleye apparently doesn't return the favor.The NFL Network showed Ogunleye get right in Davis' face before the game...

Gregg Rosenthal 49ers tight end Vernon Davis said that Chicago defensive end Adewale Ogunleye was the only Bear that he was impressed with, but Ogunleye apparently doesn't return the favor.The NFL Network showed Ogunleye get right in Davis' face before the game...