Kevin Payne News

The Chicago Bears defense has big problems following a 41-21 blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals and they start with defensive tackle Tommie Harris.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert CHICAGO -- The news only gets worse for Chicago.

Looks like Lovie has made some changes in personnel . 1. Hunter Hillenmeyer goes back to the Mike and Nick Roach moves back to the Sam.

Nathan Vasher remains a cornerback following a cameo at free safety Sunday. "Nate's a corner that got a couple reps at the safety position," coach Lovie Smith said Monday.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. Bears cornerback Nate Vasher lined up at free safety on seven plays in Sunday's loss in Cincinnati and could continue to see more action at the position in the future.

Chad Ochocinco is all alone in the end zone as he catches a third quarter touchdown ahead of Kevin Payne.

Atlanta Falcons running back Jerious Norwood leaps past the defense of Bears safety Kevin Payne in the first half of Sunday's game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Today we'll take a look at former Bears safety Brandon McGowan. McGowan appeared in only 25 games with the Bears from 2005-2009 is the starting free safety for the New England Patriots.

If another team should dial up the Bears on draft day one April offering a couple of fifth round picks for a first round pick, the Bears might want to consider it.

If one person is more responsible for the Bears owning a 2-1 record, it's obviously quarterback Jay Cutler for engineering two fourth-quarter rallies.

Steelers runningback Rashard Mendenhall stiff arms Bears defensive back Kevin during Sunday's game at Soldiers Field in Chicago.

Bears cornerback Charles Tillman bristled at the suggestion that the Pittsburgh Steelers seemed to be targeting him Sunday, even though his position partner, Zackary Bowman, admitted he wasn't getting tested on the right side.

Although the 6-foot, 205-pound Ward has at least 975 yards in seven of the last eight seasons, what makes him dangerous is his ability to de-cleat defensive backs and linebackers with blocks that are just barely legal.

By Vaughn McClure With Danieal Manning taking over Kevin Payne's spot at free safety for Sunday's game, rookie Johnny Knox will handle the kickoff duties for the Bears.

CHICAGO a ' Bears safety Kevin Payne is the latest to pay the price for the mistakes that allowed Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to hit Greg Jennings for the 50-yard, game-winning touchdown in Sunday's opening night loss.

Cornerback Zack Bowman will start Sunday for the Bears. For more Bears coverage, visit ChicagoFootball365.com LAKE FOREST – Bears coach Lovie Smith said Friday that Zack Bowman will make his first career start in place of Nate Vasher at right cornerback when the Bears play the Steelers at Soldier Field.

It was third down with one yard to go from midfield. Fourth quarter, a little more than a minute left on the clock, with Green Bay trailing by two.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, The Bears believe we'll see a different Hunter Hillenmeyer now as Brian Urlacher's replacement than the one who held the job when their perennial Pro Bowl middle linebacker suffered a series of injuries in 2004.

Al Afalava News: Al Afalava is expected to start tonight at strong safety against the Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN.

We all know the official depth chart on the Bears website is more like a guide than anything.