Bears, Lions Covet Rashard Mendenhall; Apparently, Blockers Aren't Important

TBR’s First Annual 2008 NFL Mock Draft (Picks 13-16)

Posted 4/17/2008 on The Starting Five

We’re back for Day 4 of our 2008 Mock Draft and by the end of the day we’ll be more than halfway through. So far so good, no trades and no team has reached outside of their basic needs. But we have a long way to go so let’s get rollin. The Carolina Panthers are ...

SBN Mock Draft - Round 2

Posted 4/17/2008 on Windy City Gridiron: Front Page Posts

So after our Draft guy and I came to an agreement to disagree with my first round selection of Rashard Mendenhall, we shook hands and decided to agree on the second round selection. With the 44th pick, the Chicago Bears selected Anthony Collins, Offensive Tackle, Kansas. The pick netted us an A.  This was a pretty obvious pick, though I did look elsewhere.  I considered only for a ...

MVN writers mock draft: 14. Chicago Bears - RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois

Posted 4/16/2008 on NFL Draft University

By Mike Montgomery With the fourteenth pick in the MVN writers’ mock draft, the Chicago Bears select Rashard Mendenhall, running back from Illinois. Mendenhall’s mixture of power and speed this early in the draft is too good to pass up. He is a solid replacement that could easily make up for the fallacies of Cedric Benson, and he is an instant impact player. Other than an offensive ...

SBNation NFL Mock Draft - Rashard Mendenhall, Johnathan Stewart, Limas Sweed

Posted 4/15/2008 on FakeTeams

I'm reviewing the fantasy notables from the first round of the SBNation NFL Mock Draft - the mock draft where some of the NFL's most knowledgeable bloggers make the choices, not guys like Matt Millen.    Part one of my review of my review is  here .   #14 - Chicago Bears - RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois. Bears fans would no doubt argue over this pick: yes, Cedric Benson ...

2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 9-16

Posted 4/14/2008 on The Red Zone Report

Yesterday, I analyzed the options that teams with picks 1-8 in the upcoming NFL Draft have, and what talented prospects they’re most likely to pin their hopes and dreams on. (more…)

Bears Banter Volume 5

Posted 4/13/2008 on NFL GridIron Gab

Fresh Bears Gab Article: Check Out The Newest Edition Of Bears Banter Volume 5 With Columnist Eric Cook And Site Editor Russ Loede. Inside Part 1 Of The 4th Volume You Can Find Out The Answers To The Bears Greatest Needs, What They Need To Address Offensively Via Draft, QB Controversy, Draft Plan In The 1st Round Between Rashard Mendenhall & Branden Albert, Fixing The OL And If ...

Bears Banter Vol. 5 - Part 1 of 2

Posted 4/13/2008 on Bears Gab

Part 1 Of 2 (Tuesday - Part 2): Special Off-Season/Draft Edition Of Bears Banter Volume 5 Columnist Eric Cook Talks With Site Editor Russ Loede Concerning Draft Needs/Strategy, Never-Ending QB Competition, Tommie Harris/Brian Urlacher Contract Situations , And Upcoming 2008 Season. 1. The draft is two weeks away, rank the team needs from greatest to least. OL - 2-3 holes ...

Bears Like Mendenhall?

Posted 4/12/2008 on The NFL Source

According to nbc5.com , the Bears had a seven-hour visit with former Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall last night, including dinner with coach Lovie Smith and other members of the staff. One would have to think that they’re seriously considering Mendenhall at the fourteenth spot, especially considering their current state at running back. Basically, the Bears have three ...

2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 9-16

Posted 4/10/2008 on The Red Zone Report

Yesterday, I analyzed the options that teams with picks 1-8 in the upcoming NFL Draft have, and what talented prospects they’re most likely to pin their hopes and dreams on. (more…)

FanHouse Mock Draft: Chicago Bears Select OT Jeff Otah No. 14

Posted 4/8/2008 on FanHouse

With each pick of the FanHouse mock draft , we get into the head of an NFL general manager and let you know who he'll pick and why. There's really not much choice for the Bears when their pick rolls around on April 26. They need to take someone to help their moribund offense and, given their shortages at the position, they need to take someone who can start on the offensive line on day ...

RB Watch: Illini Standout Plans Halas Hall Appointment

Posted 4/8/2008 on Bears Gab

Illinois Star Rashard Mendenhall Schedules Visit For Thursday At Halas Hall   You Knew It Was Coming: The hometown hero Rashard Mendenhall will finally visit Halas Hall on Thursday, joining the list of elite backs the Bears have already interviewed. Rashard Speaks: “They’re my hometown team ,” said Mendenhall, a Niles West graduate. “Growing up I was a ...

The Phinsider Community Mock Draft: Pick #18 - Houston Texans

Posted 4/8/2008 on The Phinsider: Front Page Posts

With the 17th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida. Harvey picked up 58% of the vote.  He was followed by Phillip Merling (15%) and Gosder Cherilus (9%). Here are the 5 most recent picks of our draft: Carolina Panthers - Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois (32%) Chicago Bears - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt Detroit Lions - ...

Rashard Mendenhall To Visit Chicago

Posted 4/8/2008 on Windy City Gridiron: Front Page Posts

A gut feeling tells me the Bears won't draft University of Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall and I suppose I'd live if he did end up with Detroit, but the Bears are leaving no stone unturned. This Thursday Mendenhall will visit Halas Hall to talk to the Bears. Mendenhall is a home town kid and it would be nice if he was the one to be the next great Bears back, plus it would be nice if ...

MENDENHALL MAKING THE ROUNDS

Posted 4/8/2008 on ProFootballTalk.com

As the Chicago Bears continue to explore strategies for upgrading an underperforming running attack, they’ll meet later this week with Illinois tailback Rashard Mendenhall. According to the Chicago Tribune, Mendenhall also will meet with the Bengals, Jets, Cowboys, and Panthers. Teams can visit with up to 30 draft prospects; some franchises deliberately bring in players in whom [...]