Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writes today that former Seminole linebacker Lawrence Timmons is hopeful to be ready to play for the Steelers in their second game this season against the Chicago Bears.  Timmons did not practice yesterday and may be a game-time decision.

Speaking of Chicago and linebackers, there is a huge hole to fill in the Bears linebacking corp with the news that Brian Urlacher is out for the season with a dislocated right wrist.  Former Chiefs and Jets head coach Herm Edwards suggests brining Derrick Brooks in to fill the void: