Week 15 Bears vs. Packers: Injuries Will Cost Them the Game & the Playoffs

December 12, 2012   ·   Derek Crouse   ·   Jump to comments

Early season optimism of the 2012 Chicago Bears season has been replaced with questions about the future of this season and the future.
During camp, this team looked to be one of the top performers in the NFL. Starting with a 7-1 record and now fighting for a playoff spot at 8-5, the Bears are looking for all the problems that have been shackling the offense and defense.
Whether the snags are caused by injuries is one aspect that needs to be put under a microscope.
Injury bugs plague all rosters. The real difficulty lies in finding a replacement, especially late in the season.
Brian Urlacher has been fighting injuries since training camp and it has taken a toll. He still has the experience to quarterback the defense, but his lateral speed will most likely never come back. While he is not the player of old, his leadership on the field made for a more confident defense. Players like Urlacher can’t be replaced no matter who they find on the waiver wire.
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