Published 12/20/2008
at chicagotribune.com - Sports
Missing pieces detract from success of Forte, Harrison
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The incomplete, disappointing first seasons of former Commodores Chris Williams and Earl Bennett make it impossible to draw conclusions about this batch of Bears rookies. But Week 16 is a fair time to measure the impact of the players the Bears took in the first five rounds. See photos: Williams Forte Bowman
Dan Pompei: Top NFL tackles right out of the box
Viewers guide for Bears: Hoping favorites falter
We pick' em: Bears-Packers Week 16 picks
Huddle Up: Forte back at practice The playoff picture
ESPN analysts: Don't count out the Bears yet
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