Multiple news outlets reported that the Bears have announced they will not be bringing back Brian Urlacher next season. In Urlacher’s 13 seasons with the Bears, he grew into the face of the franchise and led a Hall of Fame …
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There is no guarantee that a general manager of a professional sports organization, particularly in the NFL where tolerance for slow turnaround is low, will get more than one chance at hiring the right head coach for the ball club. …
Continue reading Emery, Trestman appear to be good match
The Bears broke news overnight when they agreed to terms with Marc Trestman to be the team’s 14th head coach in franchise history. Early indications are that the Bears went an unconventional, yet strategically smart route in hiring their guy. …
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Some Bears fans and a handful of media are growing restless as the search for the next Bears head coach enters its second week and the list of candidates that have been or will be interviewed surpasses a dozen. The …
Continue reading Patience will pay off in Bears head coach search
The Bears released former first round offensive tackle Chris Williams this week and in his place they signed cornerback Zack Bowman, who was with the team for four seasons. As trivial as the addition seems, it still remains an upgrade …
Continue reading Bowman’s return, if only minimally, offers an upgrade
Before the 2012 season began, the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots were widely predicted to represent their respective conferences in Super Bowl XLVII. While that certainly remains a viable possibility, expectations have shifted numerous times through the first …
Continue reading Bears Notebook: Bears have opportunity to send message to league
Both general manager Phil Emery and head coach Lovie Smith denied a report from Tuesday that the head coach was in negotiations with the organization about a contract extension. Also, Emery defended and supported Jay Cutler as the team’s franchise …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (10.10.12): Bears deny Lovie Smith contract negotiation rumors
Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher was held out of Thursday’s practice for precautionary reasons. The average Bears season ticket is reportedly $110. And more Bears-Colts related news and information. Urlacher held out as precautionary measure Thu Sep 6 15:45:28 2012 …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (09.06.12): Urlacher held out of Thursday practice
The Bears, like all NFL teams, made final cuts Friday night to get down to the 53-man roster limit. The word “final” is such a fluid term as teams will continue to shape their rosters before the start of the …
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A look at the final roster cuts from around the NFL. Arizona Cardinals roster cuts CB Crezdon Butler, LB Anthony Coleman, DB Blake Gideon, LB Clark Haggans, OL Russ Hochstein, DT Ricky Lumpkin, LB Colin Parker, CB Larry Parker, WR …
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