NFL Draft Day: Williams ready to get nasty for Bears
Published 4/26/2008 by BY BRAD BIGGS bbiggs@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times Bears
Chris Williams’ history as a left tackle made him the easy selection for the Bears to make with the 14th pick in the draft today.
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2008 NFL Draft - Day 1
The Falcoholic found this 4/26/2008 on www.windycitygridiron.com
Welcome to day one of the draft! 2008 NFL Draft- Bears Selections Round Pick Player Pos. College 1 14 -- -- -- 2 44 -- -- -- 3 70 -- -- -- 3 90 -- -- -- ...2008 NFL Bears Draft Prospects
docksquad33 posted 4/26/2008 from docksquad.blogspot.com
Here are some of the prospects the Bears are looking at in the 2008 draft. Check it out if you get a chance.Bears select Williams 14 Overall
NFL Gridiron Gab found this 4/26/2008 on www.bearsgab.com
Chris Williams is the Bears selection at 14 overall. The Vanderbilt product is 6′6″ 320, and he is one of the Best Tackles in Vanderbilt’s history. He allowed only 1 sack in each of his last two years. I like everything about ...CHRIS WILLIAMS IS OFF SOME BOARDS
Rover found this 4/26/2008 on www.profootballtalk.com
Mike Mayock of NFL Network mentioned moments ago that three of six teams with whom he has spoken have Vanderbilt left tackle Chris Williams off their draft boards due to injury, even though he didn’t miss a game in the past three years. Mayock says that Williams had a “neck and cervix” injury. We haven’t seen much [...]Bears are on a roll
Rover found this 4/27/2008 on myespn.go.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson I like what the Bears did early today. They took Vanderbilt receiver Earl Bennett and LSU safety Craig Steltz. These are two very good value picks. Bennett could polished and could step in and make an impact for the receiver-hungry Bears. Steltz is a smart, overachiever who has a chance in the future. Chicago started strong Saturday by taking Vanderbilt ...
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Is it Chris Williams? Jeff Otah? Or Ryan Clady? I still go with Chris Williams, but with all the possibilities of teams trading up in the first round, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to Jerry Angelo trying to get involved somehow. I ...
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FanHouse • 14. Chicago Bears: Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
If what you're looking for is a guy who can step in and play left tackle immediately, Vanderbilt offensive tackle Chris Williams might be the best prospect in this year's draft. Jake Long and Ryan Clady are generally regarded as better long-term ...
If what you're looking for is a guy who can step in and play left tackle immediately, Vanderbilt offensive tackle Chris Williams might be the best prospect in this year's draft. Jake Long and Ryan Clady are generally regarded as better long-term ...
The Victoria Times • Pick #14 - Chicago Bears - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
Wow, I have to write about another offensive lineman. This may not be a bad pick for the Bears. I was almost sure they would go with Rashard Mendenhall here, since he is from the Big Ten, specifically Illinois. Maybe the Bears finally learned a lesson ...
Wow, I have to write about another offensive lineman. This may not be a bad pick for the Bears. I was almost sure they would go with Rashard Mendenhall here, since he is from the Big Ten, specifically Illinois. Maybe the Bears finally learned a lesson ...
Deadspin • 1st Round, Fourteenth Overall: Bears Select Chris Williams [Orton Needs Someone Protect His Sober Side]
There are worse things to watch than the Bears offense. For example, there's: 1) Put up Your Dukes 2) Your maiden aunt shaving her legs, etc. 3) Fake-reality YouTube videos of a teenage emo-girl whispering her breathy secrets ("my parents hate ...
There are worse things to watch than the Bears offense. For example, there's: 1) Put up Your Dukes 2) Your maiden aunt shaving her legs, etc. 3) Fake-reality YouTube videos of a teenage emo-girl whispering her breathy secrets ("my parents hate ...
Footballguys Blog • 2008 NFL Draft: 1.14 Chris Williams, OT, Chicago Bears
OT Chris Williams fills an immediate need for the Bears, and allows the team to move John Tait back to the right side. Williams is a polished pass protector and a sufficient run blocker (that’s the area he needs to work on). Either way, the ...
OT Chris Williams fills an immediate need for the Bears, and allows the team to move John Tait back to the right side. Williams is a polished pass protector and a sufficient run blocker (that’s the area he needs to work on). Either way, the ...
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