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http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-b...ov=ap&type=lgns Smith: Police search Tank Johnson's home By RICK GANO, AP Sports Writer December 14, 2006 LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- Chicago Bears' defensive tackle Tank Johnson was charged Thursday with not having a gun owner identification card after six firearms were found at his Gurnee home. The misdemeanor charge carries a potential penalty of up to a year in jail, said Jeff Pavletic, first assistant state's attorney in Lake County. Johnson already has a separate conviction on a gun charge. In November 2005, he was sentenced to 18 months probation and 40 hours community service after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from an arrest in which a nightclub valet reported seeing Johnson with a handgun in his sport utility vehicle. Johnson also was arrested last February after a confrontation outside a Chicago nightclub, but the charges were dropped after the police officer he allegedly scuffled with decided not to continue the prosecution. Gurnee police had executed a warrant and searched Johnson's home earlier Thursday, Bears coach Lovie Smith said. Johnson, the Bears' starting nose guard, didn't practice Thursday and was driven away from Halas Hall by a Bears security official. Johnson had turned himself in to Gurnee Police by Thursday evening, said Gurnee Police Administrative Commander Jay J. Patrick. Unless specifically exempted by statute, all Illinois residents who buy or possess firearms are required by law to have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card. They are issued by the Illinois State Police. "It definitely is a concern because Tank has had to deal with some things like this in the past. Yes, it definitely is a concern," Smith said, adding that it was also a distraction for the playoff-bound team. Losing Johnson would be a major blow to the Bears, who've already clinched a playoff berth by winning the NFC North. Chicago is also without Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris, who underwent surgery Tuesday for a torn hamstring. Johnson was a second-round draft pick of the Bears out of Washington in 2004

Just got back from the game!!!! What a great time and great game.

My prediction: Bears win 27-21

My buddy won free tickets to the sun night game and tailgate party!!!! I'm excited about going and just wanted to share with everyone. GO BEARS

I'm in a league with my wife, and I made the rule at start of league that we can't trade with each other. Most owners said I didn't have to, but I wanted to. That way when I win, nobody can say anything that I won because of bs trades or I cheated.

Definitely let it go thru. I won't veto a trade (even if it seems unfair) unless the owners are working together or cheating.

Frye vs Oak

Health update: Tight end Desmond Clark (foot), wide receiver Mark Bradley (ankle) and safety Chris Harris (ankle) all remained questionable on the injury report Thursday. Clark and Bradley missed practice for the second straight day, while Harris did participate in the workout. Bears coach Lovie Smith said that Clark might still play Sunday even if he doesn’t practice Friday. Here is link...... http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=2482

I know it's early in the year and he hasn't faced great defenses, but I'll take it any way we can. http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=2480 Here's to many more!!!!

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=2477

But early Wednesday, several media outlets received a police report -- that had yet to be released by the authorities -- saying Owens had attempted suicide by overdosing on the painkillers, even putting two more pills into his mouth after an unidentified friend intervened. The police document, first reported by WFAA-TV, said Owens was asked by rescue workers "if he was attempting to harm himself, at which time (he) stated, `Yes."' When officially released by police, about half the document was blacked out, including the phrases "attempting suicide by prescription pain medication" and "a drug overdose," as well as the details of Owens having two pills pried from his mouth and Owens saying "Yes" when asked if he intended to harm himself. Etheredge, who said she was the friend cited in the police document, told Dallas-area media Wednesday that the police got the story wrong. By JAIME ARON, AP Sports Writer September 27, 2006 I think reporting that he tried committing suicide before full police reports have yet to be released by authorities is jumping to conclusions. When conclusions are made, they tend to get blown out of proportion.

I think no matter what is said in any press conferences, people will still believe what they want to believe. If this were another player, (Hines Ward, M. Muhammad, for example) it wouldnt be blown up as much or have conspiracy theories. But because it is T.O. the media has to make headlines out of it. But it's his own fault thats the way the media is because of his history.

Agreed.

gore, johnson, maroney

K. Warner vs Sea. or D. Brees vs GB ? I'm leaning towards warner, but I keep thinking about how bad GB looked last week. Passing Yards (20 yards per point; 3 points at 300 yards) Passing Touchdowns (6) Interceptions (-1) Thanks for your help!!