Chicago Bears
Patrick Mannelly - #65 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 265 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/18/1975 |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, GA |
| College | Duke |
| Years played | 16 |
| Drafted | 1998, 6th round, 36th pick by Bears |
Chiefs' strong secondary exacts revenge
After being blown out by the Broncos three weeks ago, an aggressive Chiefs defense held an explosive, big-play offense to a mere two field goals. It did so behind the strong play of one of the NFL's best young ...
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Jay Cutler has been more efficient of late, firming up his standing on the Bears' MVP Meter.
Lovie Smith hot-seat meter: Still freezing
It took a stern tongue-lashing from Lovie Smith at halftime, but the Bears' defense rebounded after a bad start and held the Lions to just three second-half points in Chicago's 24-20 comeback win on Sunday.
Bears players of the week
WR Earl Bennett had a career day, making seven catches for 104 yards, and MLB Brian Urlacher made 17 tackles in the Bears' win over the Lions.
Bears top Lions with fourth-quarter TD
Jay Cutler threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Brandon Manumaleuna one play after an eyebrow-raising penalty midway through the fourth quarter, lifting the Chicago Bears to a 24-20 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Bears-Lions prediction
The banged-up Lions will struggle to score more than a touchdown against the Bears in Week 13.
Bears-Lions matchup of the day: Saturday
One week after he averaged a season-high 8.4 yards per carry, feeding Matt Forté a steady diet of carries should be part of Mike Martz's game plan Sunday.
Bears' Urlacher not slowing down
Even though he's in his 11th season, Bears MLB Brian Urlacher isn't showing any signs of losing a step, say a couple of his teammates in NFC North Whispers.
Flashback: Recent Week 13 Bears' performances
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Bears SLB Tinoisamoa will not play vs. Lions
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Bears-Lions matchup of the day: Friday
Offensive coordinator Mike Martz has utilized Greg Olsen more often in the past four games, and the tight end has three touchdown catches in that span.
Three-and-out with Bears play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak
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Bears fantasy focus
RB Matt Forté should have another productive game against the Lions' 24th-ranked run defense in Week 13.
Five questions with PFW publisher Hub Arkush
This week, Hub says Jay Cutler definitely makes his list of the top 10 quarterbacks under 30 years old and that he'd be surprised if Tommie Harris is still with the Bears next season.
PLAYER NEWS
The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract extension with Mannelly through 2013. The team announced the deal Monday.|||||||
The veteran long snapper holds the franchise record for games played (230) and seasons (15). He is the only player from the 1998 draft still with the team that picked him.
Mannelly suffered a season-ending torn anterior-cruciate ligament in his knee Sunday against San Diego.|||||||
He was injured on a punt in the second quarter.
Mannelly has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Chicago Bears.|||||||
Mannelly, the Bears' career leader in games played with 204, got a two-year extension that runs through the 2012 season.
Mannelly set a Bears record by playing in his 192nd game, moving past Steve McMichael.|||||||
Mannelly, in his 13th season with the Bears, set the record on a missed field goal by Robbie Gould early in the first quarter against Green Bay on Monday night. He was a sixth-round draft pick out of Duke by Chicago in 1998. McMichael, a defensive tackle, was a member of the Bears' 1985 Super Bowl champions.
Mannelly, who had been eligible to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2005 campaign, has signed a six-year contract extension with the Chicago Bears. The offensive lineman, who has appeared in 109 games in his seven seasons in Chicago, serves as the team's long snapper.|||||||
