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Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner defends offensive line
By Vaughn McClure With Josh Beekman set to replace Frank Omiyale as the starting left guard, it's only natural that most of the questions following Wednesday's Bears practice had to do with the offensive line. Well, offensive coordinator Ron Turner became fed up with answering those ...
Chicago Bears replace Frank Omiyale with Josh Beekman
Chicago Bears replace Frank Omiyale with Josh Beekman
sports.espn.go.com — LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears will start Josh Beekman at left guard in place of... Frank Omiyale Sunday against the Cleveland Browns , according to a source familiar with the situation. On the Bears' Web site, general manager Jerry Angelo ... (more) Chicago Bears replace Frank Omiyale with Josh Beekman
The Futility Of Ron Turner, But In A Catchy Pop Melody
The Futility Of Ron Turner, But In A Catchy Pop Melody
blogdownchicagobears.com — The last post of the week: something to ponder as you await the certain couch slouch and... booze binge of this weekend. To write of your aversion to Ron Turner’s historically uninspired, and often ineffective, play-calling on the Internet is one thing. To do so in the form of a 71-second ... (more) The Futility Of Ron Turner, But In A Catchy Pop Melody
Change Finally Brewing On the Offensive Line?
Change Finally Brewing On the Offensive Line?
midwayillustrated.com — Word from down at Halas Hall should bring smiles to the faces of Bears fans today. Although... it's not official yet, there was news that Josh Beekman is finally taking some reps at left guard with the first team offensive line. Lovie Smith, and Ron Turner both refused to comment on the possible ... (more) Change Finally Brewing On the Offensive Line?
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Changes are Coming for Bears
Bear Goggles On | A Chicago Bears Blog — It would be crazy if the Bears didn’t make some changes after the Benson Bowl-over last Sunday.  As the Bears start to prepare for the Browns , there’s all kinds of news coming in from Halas Hall today. Let’s be Frank It looks like Frank Omiyale is heading to the bench .   Regardless of what Ron Turner says,  it’s about freakin’ time!   Brad Biggs  ...

Turner Stands Up for the Teams O-Line
Bears Gab — The Chicago Tribune reports that Ron Turner is standing up for the teams O-line: Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner became fed up with answering those questions. The offensive line, having allowed 11 sacks and contributing to the Bears’ 29th-ranked rushing offense, has struggled. But Turner stood up for his group regardless. “We’ve got a good offensive line,” Turner said. “They’re good football players. They’re playing well. And collectively, as an offense, we’ve got to do some things better. ...

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2nd quarter: Bears 6, Browns 0chicagotribune.com - Sports 23 days ago
Lineup changes include Josh Beekman taking over at left guard for Frank Omiyale and Marcus Harrison in at nose tackle for Anthony Adams. Harrison will play alongside Tommie Harris.