Category Archives: Draft

Bears better have a safety plan

April 23rd, 2010 - 1:23 pm

Bears general manager Jerry Angelo has been known to spout off his fair share of gaffes, but they typically involve misused or butchered idioms and metaphors.  Occasionally, he’ll say things about his coaches or players that leave you scratching your …

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The “Guys I Wouldn’t Mind Seeing in a Bears Uniform” List

April 21st, 2010 - 8:31 pm

As the three-day NFL Draft extravaganza unfolds, here is a list of players whose names I wouldn’t mind hearing being called out when the Bears are on the clock. Some of these players have attributes I feel would fit well …

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Bears add Gilbert, Iglesias to the mix

June 11th, 2009 - 7:48 am

The Bears continued their recent tradition of becoming one of the first teams — and in this case, the first team in the league to get all of their draft picks signed as they agreed to terms Wednesday with third-round …

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Bears sign seven of nine draft picks

May 29th, 2009 - 5:06 pm

The Bears certainly had a busy Friday afternoon. In addition to extending defensive lineman Israel Idonije’s contract by two years, and signing free agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa to a one-year deal, the Bears agreed to terms with seven of their …

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Bears hit nail on head in 2009 Draft

April 26th, 2009 - 7:48 pm

The Bears did not select a player in either of the first two rounds, the first time they’ve failed to do that since 1978 and only the third time in team history. But that didn’t stop them from having a …

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Bears have 9 picks on Day 2 to fill needs

April 26th, 2009 - 8:08 am

Many Bears fans waited an awfully long time on Day 1 of the 2009 NFL Draft to see what wide receiver — presumably, although they were considering other positions — would be added to the mix. They wound up waiting …

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2009 NFL Draft Results: Round 2

April 26th, 2009 - 7:05 am

Results from the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. 1. (33) Lions – Louis Delmas, CB, Western Michigan (profile) 2. (34) Patriots (From Chiefs) – Patrick Chung, SS, Oregon (profile) 3. (35) Rams – James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State …

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2009 NFL Draft Results: Round 1

April 25th, 2009 - 2:06 pm

Results from the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. 1. Detroit Lions – Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia (profile) 2. St. Louis Rams – Jason Smith, OT, Baylor (profile) 3. Kansas City Chiefs – Tyson Jackson, DE, Louisiana State (profile) …

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Raji could cause headaches for Bears

April 25th, 2009 - 2:00 pm

With the Packers switching to a 3-4 defense, the addition of first round pick B.J. Raji could cause headaches for the Bears and other division rivals for years to come. Raji has a big body and can take up space …

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The Detroit Lions select… Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

April 25th, 2009 - 6:04 am

The Detroit Lions agreed to a 6-year deal with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford on Friday night. The deal is said to be worth up to $78 million and contain an eye-popping $41.7 million guaranteed. Unless Stafford becomes one of the …

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