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Ruben Brown Added To Pro Bowl
Published 1/26/2007 by Matthew Perioli at From the Midway
... Chicago Bears left guard

Gore Extension Imminent?
Published 3/11/2007 by crackladen at 49ersNews.com
... got a new deal after being traded by the Chicago Bears to the

NFC team reports: Roster tweaking continues (SportingNews.com)
Published 3/26/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... will remain the top kick return man until proven otherwise. Espy has game-breaking speed, and his potential on kick returns is impressive. North Division Chicago Bears There has not been a more celebrated free-agent bust than strong safety

Angelo: Multi-year deal with Briggs not likely
Published 4/1/2007 by Matthew Perioli at From the Midway
... and the Chicago Bears took another turn Saturday, when general manager Jerry Angelo said he wants the Pro Bowl linebacker to return next season but a multiyear contract is unlikely.

NFC team reports: Jockeying continues (SportingNews.com)
Published 4/2/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... at left guard. North Division Chicago Bears As the team weighs options in a potential

Good, bad and ugly (Yahoo! Sports)
Published 4/12/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... , Yahoo! Sports April 11, 2007 The NFL announced its slate of 256 games for the 2007 regular season on Wednesday. For fans, this is Christmas in April as they start to salivate over such dreamy matchups as the Cowboys at Bears, Colts at Chargers and Lions at Raiders. Detroit at Oakland ? Just making sure you're paying attention. With this in mind, here's a look at the top games every week and, well, some games you might want to send your sister-in-law to On a blind date. WEEK 1 Best game: Chicago Bears at

NFC team reports: Moves, improvement in mind (SportingNews.com)
Published 4/16/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... The team has one Day 1 pick, so it won't be able to move up to get Georgia Tech WR Calvin Johnson -- unless it offers its 2008 first-round selection. Johnson's game-breaking ability might tempt coach Joe Gibbs to do just that. Conventional wisdom has the Redskins taking a defensive lineman at No. 6 overall. But because none of the top D-line prospects is flawless and the team lacks picks, it could try to move down and pick up another first-day selection. North Division Chicago Bears WLB

Urlacher gets slapped with a fine for wearing hat
Published 4/19/2007 by Matthew Perioli at From the Midway
... Chicago Bears linebacker

Best all-time first-round picks (Yahoo! Sports)
Published 4/23/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... deserve honorable mention, but Sanders will likely never be duplicated when it comes to his combination of shiftiness and pure running ability. He was by no means a complete running back, but he was the definition of a player who could break an 80-yard touchdown under any circumstances. And he likely would still hold the league's all-time rushing mark if he hadn't unexpectedly retired in the latter stages of his prime. 4. Walter Payton, RB, Chicago Bears (1975) Derrick Thomas and

Team capsules for NFL draft (AP)
Published 4/27/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... is the defensive stopper. There's even some depth, but Rivers needs more targets. 31. CHICAGO BEARS (13-3) LAST SEASON: Bears lost to Indianapolis in sloppy Super Bowl, but won first conference crown since 1985. Their defense and KR

NFL Draft: First-round pick profiles (AP)
Published 4/28/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... . -- CRAIG DAVIS, WR, 6-1, 207, LSU: Runs precise routes and has excellent hands. Not as athletically gifted as his teammate, Dwayne Bowe, but drops fewer passes and shows a willingness to block aggressively. Needs to be better in crowds and to fill out some in the upper body. 31. Chicago Bears . -- GREG OLSEN, TE, junior, 6-4, 252, Miami: Athletic player who can catch the ball if it's near him. He's fast and explosive enough to force safeties to cover him. Not great at breaking tackles, but tough enough. His blocking is a liability, both in the running game and especially against the pass rush. 32.

Grading the 2007 NFL draft (SportingNews.com)
Published 4/30/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... should challenge for starting jobs as rookies. Marcus Thomas was the most talented DT in the draft and will be a fourth-round steal if he can control his off-field issues. B+ Chicago Bears . TE

2007 NFC draft grades (Yahoo! Sports)
Published 4/30/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... , might be nothing more than a camp novelty. Grade: D+ NFC NORTH Chicago Bears : There were quite a few question marks after a good first choice in Miami tight end

Unfinished business: What NFC teams must do (SportingNews.com)
Published 5/7/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... . Golston showed promise last season. Montgomery has a lot of work to do. North Division Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo entered the draft looking to deal embittered linebacker

NFC team reports: Spring preparation under way (SportingNews.com)
Published 5/14/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... will be the strong safety. The team wants Taylor to make more plays the defense hasn't forced turnovers well the past three seasons. The theory is, if Taylor roams the deep seconardy, he'll get more breaks on passes and, with his speed and wingspan, increase his potential for interceptions. If Taylor is taken out of run support, he also might be less inclined to bite on play fakes. Williams gives Landry a strong endorsement. Usually rookies can count on an apprenticeship that lasts a month or two before breaking into the starting lineup. But Landry's quickness, speed and explosive power at last week's rookie minicamp gave coaches confidence that he can be a starter. North Division Chicago Bears

NFC team reports: Workouts are the focus (SportingNews.com)
Published 5/21/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... , who came to the team after playing linebacker at Boise State and converted to fullback. The team is hoping Westbrook and Schmitt can be high-energy players who make legitimate runs at roster spots and perform well on special teams. Joe Gibbs loves long shots, and if either proves he can play, his college pedigree will not be a liability. If they aren't quite there yet, they could earn spots on the practice squad. North Division Chicago Bears Defensive end

NFC team reports: Camp work intensifies (SportingNews.com)
Published 5/29/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... is rounding into shape after left hip surgery. He is lifting to strengthen his hip and leg and probably will not go full speed until training camp. Just having Washington on the mend is a plus. Washington is the team's best all-around linebacker. He is a sure tackler, is capable in coverage and has speed and explosion to rush the passer. The bum hip hampered Washington last season but he never used it as an excuse. Washington gives the team more than physical ability, though. When healthy, he goes non-stop at all times. The defense missed his intensity last season. North Division Chicago Bears Safety

Camp tour: Bears drooling about Hester (SportingNews.com)
Published 8/2/2007 by COWBOY at COWBOY BLOG
... fan club Saturday night, and a Chicago Bears practice broke out. Hester, you may have heard by now, will get to play some wideout for the Bears this season. At the first night practice of camp, the biggest star on the field -- judging by crowd reaction -- was the guy who opened Super Bowl 41 with an unforgettable bang. The crowd surged with excitement every time Hester touched the ball; no one else, not ...

Bears hope to deal Wesley
Published 8/7/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
One player who won't get the chance to finish the job with the Chicago Bears is ...

Tank headed to Dallas?
Published 9/13/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... look to bolster their nose tackle position, former Chicago Bears tackle ...

Griese to get the start
Published 9/25/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... at QB when the struggling Chicago Bears face the ...

Grossman might be wanted in Florida
Published 9/26/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Getty Images After this season, demoted Chicago Bears quarterback ...

Grossman a replacement for Vick?
Published 9/30/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... end up now that he has been demoted by the Chicago Bears ? How about with the ...

Dallas most popular NFL team, Jags least
Published 10/2/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... (remaining at No. 4) and the Chicago Bears (No. 5, moving up one spot). Jacksonville was the least popular NFL franchise for the third straight year. Source: ...

America's Team Back On Top Again
Published 10/4/2007 by Texas Cowboy at Bleacher Report
... (remaining at No. 4) and the Chicago Bears (No. 5, moving up one spot). Jacksonville was the least popular NFL franchise for the third straight year. ...

America's Team Back On Top Again
Published 10/5/2007 by Texas Cowboy at Bleacher Report
... (remaining at No. 4) and the Chicago Bears (No. 5, moving up one spot). Jacksonville was the least popular NFL franchise for the third straight year. ...

As NFL QB injuries mount, a market for Rex Grossman?
Published 10/8/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... As NFL QB injuries mount, a market for Rex Grossman? Monday, Oct 8, 2007 11:02 am EDT Getty Images Quarterbacks around the NFL continue to drop, which perhaps will create a trade market for Chicago Bears backup ...

Can Griese help Bears keep Briggs?
Published 10/10/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... under contract to the Chicago Bears for three more seasons at a favorable cost, doesn't that free up the money allocated for a quarterback and allow for the possibility of bringing linebacker ...

Now Briggs wants to stay a Chicago Bear?
Published 10/11/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... with the Chicago Bears . " I'd love to be here. I've always wanted to be here, " Briggs said. " Regardless of what I've said, I've always wanted to be here. " Briggs sounded nothing like the angry player he was in the spring. On Wednesday, he spoke at length about his desire to remain a Bear, even after saying in March that he wanted to leave when the Bears tagged him their franchise player. Source: ...

Sharper takes shot at Chicago tight ends
Published 10/12/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... is taking shots at the Chicago Bears ' tight ends. " I'm never concerned about the tight end, " Sharper said on Wednesday. " If a tight end catches a ball on me, then I need to be fired. " In response, Bears tight end ...

Vikings show fighting spirit, in own locker room
Published 10/13/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... only wanted to talk about the Chicago Bears . But two days after the incident, the Vikings acknowledged a locker room fight that ended with James landing a punch to Taylor's right eye and Taylor tossing a chair that struck bystander ...

Chicago may be home, but McNabb likes Philly
Published 10/18/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
It's his boyhood home, and he'd be considered the answer there rather than the subject of so many questions. It would be a fresh start with a team that proved last year it is capable of competing for a Super Bowl title and he certainly wouldn't have to worry about being booed by the team's fans upon arrival. Given all that, you'd think the idea of playing for the Chicago Bears would have some appeal for ...

Chicago may he home, but McNabb likes Philly
Published 10/18/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
It's his boyhood home, and he'd be considered the answer there rather than the subject of so many questions. It would be a fresh start with a team that proved last year it is capable of competing for a Super Bowl title and he certainly wouldn't have to worry about being booed by the team's fans upon arrival. Given all that, you'd think the idea of playing for the Chicago Bears would have some appeal for ...

Harris: Bears were satisfied at Super Bowl
Published 10/18/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Tommy Harris confirmed what fans of the Chicago Bears have presumed with each passing week thus far in a 2-4 season. " I think the hunger probably just was satisfied at the Super Bowl, " Harris acknowledged. Wednesday's revelation by Harris should have been even harder for Bears fans to swallow than hearing ...

L.J. Smith a game-time decision?
Published 10/19/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... said he doesn't regret trying to play last Sunday against the Jets, even though groin soreness has kept him out of practice ever since, making him a " a game-time decision, " he thinks, against the Chicago Bears . Source: ...

Turnover that wasn't haunts Eagles
Published 10/22/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
The outcome of the Chicago Bears - ...

Hangover gone, Harris predicts Bears win over Lions
Published 10/22/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
The win over the Eagles appears to have cured the Super Bowl hangover of the Chicago Bears . According to the Chicago Tribune, Bears defensive tackle ...

Benson at crossroads of Chicago career
Published 10/28/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
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GM Angelo defends Bears, first-round picks
Published 11/1/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo commented on the state of the team, from ...

Grossman could play if Griese struggles
Published 11/10/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Grossman could play if Griese struggles Saturday, Nov 10, 2007 12:15 pm EST Getty Images Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith wasn't afraid to pull ...

More QB Rumors
Published 11/11/2007 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith wasn't afraid to pull Rex Grossman and insert Brian Griese. And if Griese struggles this week against the Detroit Lions, he won't have any problem lifting Griese in favor of Grossman. The Chicago Tribune reported that the Bears increased Grossman's work in practice this week from 30 percent of the snaps to 40 percent. It doesn't mean the Bears have lost faith in Griese. It does mean the coaches recognize the urgency of being a 3-5 team. Source: Yahoo As usual, coach Brad Childress wouldn't say who will ...

Would McNabb consider coming to Chicago?
Published 11/11/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
... 's rocky relationship with the media and fans in Philadelphia combined with coach Andy Reid's personal problems might create and opportunity for the Chicago Bears to bring McNabb to the Windy City according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The Sun-Times notes that McNabb isn't what he used to be, but is still better than anything the Bears currently have on their roster. Quoting an NFL source, the Sun Times said McNabb would be at least as good as ...

After Grossman sparks rally, what to Bears do now?
Published 11/12/2007 at NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
The Chicago Bears rallied for victory Sunday, but it leaves the team with question marks again about its starting quarterback situation. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Rex Grossman returned from the bench and brought with him the swagger and the deep ball that comes with it, his 59-yard bomb to ...

Chicago QB Rumors...Again
Published 11/13/2007 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
... 's rocky relationship with the media and fans in Philadelphia combined with coach Andy Reid's personal problems might create and opportunity for the Chicago Bears to bring McNabb to the Windy City according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The Sun-Times notes that McNabb isn't what he used to be, but is still better than anything the Bears currently have on their roster. Quoting an NFL source, the Sun Times said McNabb would be at least as good as ...

Who's Going To Start?
Published 12/19/2007 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
Lovie Smith was asked multiple times Tuesday whether Kyle Orton would get his second start when the Green Bay Packers visit the Chicago Bears at Soldier Fieild. Multiple times Smith refused to say. It appears the door is open for the return of Brian Griese. A source told the Chicago Sun-Times Tuesday evening that no change had been announced, and switching back to Griese would indicate Smith made an error in handing the job to Orton last week while saying Orton gave the Bears the best chance to beat the Minnesota Vikings. Asked after the ...

Jets Have Targets
Published 12/26/2007 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
... choice) and a couple of bargaining chips for the trade market (Chad Pennington and Jonathan Vilma), the New York Jets should be able to return to respectability the New York Daily News reported. The early word is that Mike Tannenbaum, known as a frugal spender, is prepared to be a big player in free agency. Don't be surprised if the Jets' wish list includes Baltimore Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs, Tennessee Titans DT Albert Haynesworth and Chicago Bears WR Bernard Berrian. This could be a make-or-break offseason for ...

Bears Have Cap Issues
Published 12/31/2007 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
Age and salary-cap limitations could force the Chicago Bears into parting ways with names that have become familiar during the previous three-year run of success according to the Chicago Tribune. On offense, that could mean the end of the Chicago road for tackle ...

Bears Keep Both Coordinators
Published 12/31/2007 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
... Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said Sunday he will not change coordinators despite a 7-9 record and a team that was suspect on both sides of the ball at times this season the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Ron Turner will be back to have his play-calling ability questioned again next season. Defensive coordinator Bob Babich — Smith's hand-picked successor to Ron Rivera, who was run off despite a Super Bowl appearance last season — also will remain. Smith said recently the evaluations of the two coordinators were not related. In other words, you don't keep Turner simply ...

Berrian Will Leave Chicago
Published 12/31/2007 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
Chicago Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian has already turned down an extension with nearly $8 million guaranteed in June and is poised to be the top receiver on the market after New England's Randy Moss according to the Chicago Sun-Times. But Berrian did think contract during the year by switching to agent Drew Rosenhaus, who is in line to have more than two dozen unrestricted free agents. The Bears are considered a long shot to bring Berrian back. After all, what attracts a receiver besides money? The quarterback. Asked if that would play a role in ...

Chicago Bears Rumors
Published 1/4/2008 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
... Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo and coach coach Lovie Smith agreed they want Rex Grossman to return, making it seemingly only a question of money after Grossman said he was open to returning if the Bears wanted him back at quarterback according to the Chicago Sun-Times. ...

Washington To Seriously Pursue Briggs
Published 1/7/2008 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
Citing league sources, the Washington Post reported the Washington Redskins will actively pursue Chicago Bears free agent linebacker Lance Briggs. The Redskins attempted to trade for Briggs last offseason. Washington's will also needed to restructure the contracts of top veterans to make them more salary cap friendly. The Redskins are $20 million over the cap but according to numerous league sources who have studied their situation, the team can still create ample cap room by reworking the contracts of veterans such as Portis, tight end Chris ...

Grossman Re-Signs With Bears
Published 2/24/2008 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
... signed a one-year contract Saturday with the Chicago Bears and will compete for the starting quarterback job. Grossman, a 2003 first-round draft pick, started the Super Bowl for the Bears after an up-and-down season in 2006. He struggled again last year and was benched following the third game. He returned for five more games before injuring his left knee. ...

Vikings Sign Berrian
Published 3/2/2008 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
Free-agent receiver Bernard Berrian left the Chicago Bears for the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, agreeing to a six-year, $42 million contract that includes $16 million in guaranteed money. Berrian had a career-high 71 catches for 951 yards and five touchdowns in his fourth season in the NFL, but he wanted to solidify himself as a true go-to receiver. The Vikings can sure guarantee him that, whether or not he’ll perform at the elite level he’s now being paid at. ...

Bears To Sign Brown?
Published 3/13/2008 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
... after all according to the Chicago Tribune. The former Chicago-area high school star and unrestricted free-agent has attracted interest from the Chicago Bears, a source close to the player said Wednesday. Brown, who played with the ...

The Defensive Masters...BROKEN DOWN.
Published 7/24/2008 by Andrew (noreply@blogger.com) at The Grand National Championships
... Chicago Bears: Devin Hester masks any sort of denfensive problem. And the middle of the trenches and secondary are an issue. They can pass rush excellently, however. ...