Kevin Payne News

I covered some of the personnel issues facing the Bears this morning in the print and online edition of the paper , specifically looking at the help that has been brought in via the draft over the last five years.

Finally made it to San Francisco after a long journey through the airport and via the air.

Veteran WR Isaac Bruce might not play in the 49ers' Thursday night game against the Bears because of an ankle injury suffered in practice this week.

Herea s the deal: Losing to a 3-5 49ers team quarterbacked by the growing legendary failure known as Alex Smith will not just end the Bearsa season.

Tillman and Afalava were both hurt in the second quarter and did not return. The Cardinals were already en route to their fourth straight TD and a 28-7 lead when the Bears suffered the injuries, so it was hard to blame them for the loss.

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.