chicagotribune.com - 3/19/2009
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One of the biggest mysteries last season was the absence of rookie receiver Earl Bennett from the Bears ' offensive package. The third-round draft pick from Vanderbilt offered a simple explanation. "I struggled [learning] the plays last year," Bennett said Wednesday. "I was lethargic because of ...
suntimes.com - 3/17/2009
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suntimes.com —
The Bears announced on their Web site Monday
that wide receiver Earl Bennett would get every opportunity...
to win a starting job this season, beginning with the first minicamp practice today.
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Bears taking a look at UNC's Hicks
sports.espn.go.com - 3/21/2009
eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com - 3/20/2009
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eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com —
The Chicago Bears drafted WR Earl Bennett with
their third-round pick in last year's NFL draft ....
In college (Vanderbilt), Bennett set the SEC career mark for receptions (236). Bennett wasn't as successful making the transition to the NFL. " I struggled [learning] the plays last year ," ...
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Earl Bennett struggled learning Bears' plays
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The Bears Den - 3/19/09
Windy City Gridiron —
... teaser, that's ChiFan's preview. Blast him, not me :)
In the Den
CF: The Bears have their eye on a receiver. Good things. Maybe we can find a receiver that can keep his eyes on the ball, hmm?
CF: David Haugh understands the importance of Chris Williams. Do the Bears understand the importance of a solid OL?
CF: This one just baffles me. The story is about why Earl Bennett didn't see the field, and he says it's because he didn't understand the ...
THURSDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com —
... , and you can put a Pro Bowl by my name.” Second-year Bears WR Earl Bennett is looking better now that he’s learned the team’s plays . Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com praises Lions QB Drew Stanton’s ...
Bear Buzz
Bear Goggles On | A Chicago Bears Blog —
... Apparently all wide receiver Earl Bennett had to do to get on the field was learn the plays. The SEC’s all-time leading receiver could get on the field last seaosn because he couldn’t learn the playbook. Didn’t he go to Vandy, where they’re supposed to be smart? Besides, not knowing where to go never kept Devin Hester off the field a couple of years ago. Maybe if the Bears draft the Moose Muhammed-like Hakeem Nicks, he could tell Bennett where to line up? ...
Will This Lethargic Receiver Be Our Saving Grace?
Blog Down, Chicago Bears —
... “I struggled [learning] the plays last year. I was lethargic because of it. It probably took me until Week 6, Week 7 to pick them up.” ...
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bearsbacker.com 3/21/2009 — The Bears invited safety Glenn Earl to there three day mini-camp and wound up signing him to a contract today.
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The problem with Earl, is hasn't played a single ...
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eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com 3/21/2009 — The Chicago Bears have added another safety to their roster this off-season. Per ESPN.com, the Bears have signed Glenn Earl to a one-year contract, which is expected to be worth $620,000 (the veteran league minimum).
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Darren Sharper Is Now a New Orleans Saint! —
Bleacher Report - NFL 3/19/2009
Darren Sharper today has agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints.
Greg Williams has secured yet another great defensive player. The Saints have made some great moves this offseason, but this has to be the best one yet.
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