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Zoner Sports found this 7/23/2008 on chicagosports.chicagotribune.com [flag]
BEARS REPORT TO TRAINING CAMP Brian Urlacher never planned on leaving Chicago Urlacher 'never thought about going anywhere else' By Vaughn McClure | Chicago Tribune reporter July 23, 2008 Although days ticked away and contract talks stalled, Brian Urlacher never envisioned playing for another team. In other words, the face of the Bears wasn't ready for an extreme makeover. "I never wanted to ... [link]

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GROSSMAN’S OPTIMISM UNLEASHED
Published 7/23/2008 by The Zoner at Zoner Sports
... But even your ever-hopeful Zoner had to laugh when I read these words from Rex Grossman in today’s Chicago Tribune: ...

Why I'm rooting for Rex Grossman in the Bears QB battle
Published 7/24/2008 by MJD at Shutdown Corner
Before we get into the ins and outs of the titanic clash between Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton for the #1 spot on the Bears quarterback depth chart, I'd like to pass along this quote from Rex Grossman. From ChicagoSports.com, via Zoner Sports: “My mind-set is I want to be the best quarterback in the NFL. And I feel like we’ve got the talent around the quarterback position to let that happen.” You know, I can't bring myself to make fun of that. I can't make fun of that for the same ...

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Let the QB circus begin

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BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Don't look now, but the Bears' quarterback battle is suddenly as conflicted as Two-Face, the latest villain in the new Batman movie -- right down to the coin flip.
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Urlacher says 9-year deal was a mistake

ProFootballTalk.com found this 7/23/2008 on www.suntimes.com

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- If he had it to do over again, Brian Urlacher never would have signed a nine-year contract in the first place.
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Grossman's Optimism Unleashed

The Zoner posted 7/23/2008 from zonersports.com

When it comes to the Bears, it’s fair to say that with each new season I am exceedingly optimistic. You say the glass is half-empty? I don’t just say it’s half-full. I say look at those droplets all around the sides–those have to count for something too, right? But even your ever-hopeful Zoner had to laugh when I read what Rex Grossman had to say about the Bears offense.
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Camp notes: Hester supposed to start with 1st team at receiver

ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog found this 7/23/2008 on blogs.suntimes.com

If Devin Hester is looking for a boost in his bid for a new contract--he's next in line now that Brian Urlacher is signed, sealed and delivered--how about his status as a starting wide receiver? Offensive coordinator Ron Turner said Tuesday that ...
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DEVIN HESTER A HOLDOUT

FanHouse found this 7/24/2008 on www.profootballtalk.com

The Bears signed all their draft picks and gave Brian Urlacher the contract he wanted, but they still weren’t able to open a holdout-free training camp. Kick returner and wide receiver Devin Hester refused to show up for the opening practice and ...
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