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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
