Williams was best possible pick for Bears
Published 4/26/2008 by BY MATT BOWEN at Chicago Sun-Times Bears
Editor's note: Former Glenbard West and Iowa star Matt Bowen played seven seasons in the NFL. He puts his DePaul journalism degree to use exclusively for suntimes.com/sports.
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2008 NFL Draft - Day 1
The Falcoholic: Front Page Posts 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 ...Bears choose Arkansas DT Harrison in Round 3
Rover found this 4/27/2008 on chicagobearssite.com
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Bears on Sunday selected Arkansas defensive tackle Marcus Harrison with their second pick in the third-round of the NFL Draft (90th overall).Bears an ideal fit for Nick Hill
Rover found this 4/27/2008 on www.suntimes.com
Nick Hill was on the phone with Buffalo quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt when the Bills were on the clock at No. 251, the second-to-last pick of the draft.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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The Bears haven't made any effort to indicate they will select an offensive tackle with the 14th pick in the NFL draft today -- instead using every chance to steer people toward thinking they're considering another position.
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NFL Draft Day: Williams ready to get nasty for Bears
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