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Top 10: Bears players for the turkey bowl
With Thanksgiving on Thursday, senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the 10 Bears players he'd most like on his team in his annual Turkey Bowl.
![Covering punts in a game that features several middle-aged non-athletes is an underrated skill, and no one does it better than McManis.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/hw2t8epanwjiet4jgtcy.jpg)
Covering punts in a game that features several middle-aged non-athletes is an underrated skill, and no one does it better than McManis.
![A new go-to receiver is needed now that all-time Turkey Bowl leading pass catcher Aunt Erma is recovering from back surgery.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/ibb63lt8isq19ghiw0tq.jpg)
A new go-to receiver is needed now that all-time Turkey Bowl leading pass catcher Aunt Erma is recovering from back surgery.
![Howard is capable of carrying a heavy workload, which will come in handy when every family member on his team gets winded 10 minutes into the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/dbjlohaacnm5l04cjl0t.jpg)
Howard is capable of carrying a heavy workload, which will come in handy when every family member on his team gets winded 10 minutes into the game.
![Hicks possesses the size, demeanor and determination to devour the competition in the backyard as well as the turkey on the dining room table.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/q1qjdnbdklzazcblwec1.jpg)
Hicks possesses the size, demeanor and determination to devour the competition in the backyard as well as the turkey on the dining room table.
![As one of four brothers to play in the NFL, Fuller no doubt has taken part in some pretty competitive family Turkey Bowls in his backyard.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/y15jjlzcaxld48dagors.jpg)
As one of four brothers to play in the NFL, Fuller no doubt has taken part in some pretty competitive family Turkey Bowls in his backyard.
![One of the nicest and friendliest players on the Bears roster, Acho has the temperament to deal with any relative who tries to discuss politics on Thanksgiving.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/tsy9vuhlvt1znucdobzk.jpg)
One of the nicest and friendliest players on the Bears roster, Acho has the temperament to deal with any relative who tries to discuss politics on Thanksgiving.
![Having lined up across from Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman Howie Long during his family Turkey Bowls, Kyle possesses the experience to excel.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/e9crasixd1go7inlw4ex.jpg)
Having lined up across from Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman Howie Long during his family Turkey Bowls, Kyle possesses the experience to excel.
![McPhee possesses the tenacity, personality and sense of humor to make both the Turkey Bowl and the Thanksgiving meal entertaining and memorable.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/tzql9cva7pfcejsnhzo0.jpg)
McPhee possesses the tenacity, personality and sense of humor to make both the Turkey Bowl and the Thanksgiving meal entertaining and memorable.
![The rookie quarterback can make plays with his arm and his legs, and even with a piano on his back can outrun the family's top pass rusher, Grandma Phyllis.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/za6tk2k8lptezhlfwozb.jpg)
The rookie quarterback can make plays with his arm and his legs, and even with a piano on his back can outrun the family's top pass rusher, Grandma Phyllis.
![Whether it's tackle or two-hand touch, no one is laying a hand on the elusive rookie, not even cousin Phil who almost ran track in junior college.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/zv0qba2xgn2fngktz0nv.jpg)
Whether it's tackle or two-hand touch, no one is laying a hand on the elusive rookie, not even cousin Phil who almost ran track in junior college.