New Bears defensive end has thrived under radar; now he has spotlight of huge contract he must justify <br/><br/> David Haugh: As much attention as Julius Peppers has received throughout his amateur and professional career, as Jay Cutler can attest, nothing will match what he will experience as a Bear.

WASHINGTON (AP) &#8212; The Obama administration is considering several steps that would review the legality of the controversial Bowl Championship Series, the Justice Department said in a letter Friday to a senator who had asked for an antitrust review.

Echocardiogram might have indicated treatment for Chicago Bears defensive lineman <br/><br/> David Haugh: The coroner's report could be interpreted as affirmation NFL teams need to continue discussing ways to upgrade the testing of its players' hearts to prevent the next tragedy.

Chargers' assistant head coach flew to Chicago Wednesday and is scheduled to interview Thursday <br/><br/> Philip Rivers or Jay Cutler? That may be the question for Rob Chudzinski, the latest candidate to interview for the Bears' offensive coordinator position.

His past success with Jay Cutler might give him edge for Chicago Bears offensive coordinator job <br/><br/> Dan Pompei: Jay Cutler isn't Jeremy Bates' agent, but he might deserve a cut of Bates' contract. The Bears quarterback has been Bates' apostle, his champion and his promoter. >>> Updates: Bates to Seahawks?

He's a proven coach with ties to Lovie Smith and organization <br/><br/> If the Bears want to get an updated scouting report on a top candidate to be their defensive coordinator, they can turn to Jay Cutler.

Chicago Bears and New York Giants talking with Perry Fewell <br/><br/> Perry Fewell could become the subject of a bidding war between the teams.

That would seem to rule out Jay Cutler pal Jeremy Bates for anything other than quarterbacks coach <br/><br/> David Haugh: The Bears would be fools to ignore the problems Jeremy Bates encountered at USC and chalk them up to him adjusting to the college game after seven seasons on NFL staffs.

The Bears completed a disappointing 7-9 season with a 37-23 victory over the LIons behind four Jay Cutler touchdown passes. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/PfMXtI_0dXKu-TOcysqSMh_AH0M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/PfMXtI_0dXKu-TOcysqSMh_AH0M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/>

Embattled Chicago Bears coach provides nothing of substance for ardent defense <br/><br/> David Haugh: 100 games later, nobody in Chicago really knows who Lovie Smith is because he never has let anybody in close enough to find out.

Chicago Bears veteran offensive tackle may call it quits <br/><br/>

Chicago Bears quarterback hasn't been throwing out of pocket much, and that's where he has excelled in the past <br/><br/> Dan Pompei: Jay Cutler outside the pocket is a duck in water. But this season, the duck has been stuck in the thicket for most of the season.

After Vikings rally from down 17, Cutler saves Bears <br/><br/> For the first time this season, the Bears had a balanced and potent offense with Jay Cutler leading the way in an 36-30 overtime upset.

Veteran center wearing out his welcome with Chicago Bears <br/><br/> David Haugh: Inside Jerry Angelo's office last Wednesday, Angelo and center Olin Kreutz met behind closed doors to exchange ideas. And they exchanged them loudly.