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Tillman: I'll be OK for opener
Tillman: I'll be OK for opener
Charles Tillman doesn't know quite what to make about the fuss in the wake of his back surgery two weeks ago, and the cornerback vowed Tuesday on the Bears' Web site to be ready for the regular season.
Bad News for Bears and Charles Tillman
midwayillustrated.com — The Bears lost CB Charles Tillman for an indefinite period of time due to back surgery. Tillman... is the best player in the Bears' secondary and hurts an area of great concern heading into the 2009 season. (more) Bad News for Bears and Charles Tillman
Orioles pitching prospect Chris Tillman to make MLB debut Wednesday vs. Kansas City
baltimoresun.com — BOSTON - The wait for Chris Tillman is all but over. Tillman, the 21-year-old right-hander who is... the Orioles' top pitching prospect, will be called up to make his major league debut Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards. Orioles ... (more) Orioles pitching prospect Chris Tillman to make MLB ...
Bears' Tillman has back surgery, out indefinitely
Bears' Tillman has back surgery, out indefinitely
chicagotribune.com — Cornerback to miss opening of training camp, most of preseason > The Bears will start practice Friday... without starting cornerback Charles Tillman, their most proven defensive back, ... (more) Bears' Tillman has back surgery, out indefinitely
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Tillman thinks he'll be back for opener
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors — ... From Brad Biggs of The Chicago Sun-Times Charles Tillman doesn't know quite what to make about the fuss in the wake of his back surgery two weeks ago, and the cornerback vowed Tuesday on the Bears' Web site to be ready for the regular season.'I'll be fine for the season,' Tillman announced. 'There's no need to panic. When I panic, then you can panic. But I'm not panicking, so we're good.'[Things] happen. I'm just glad it happened now vs. in the season. But I'm all right. I'm always optimistic.' ...

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