It seemed kind of fitting that after months of strife between the players and owners during the NFL lockout, two key figures in the negotiations — Colts center Jeff Saturday and Patriots owner Robert Kraft — shared an embrace on …
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The Bears could have legitimate interest in New York Jets free agent wide receiver Brad Smith, sources say. Smith, a former quarterback at Missouri, is a versatile player with good speed who could fit Mike Martz’s downfield passing game. He …
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for July 24, 2011, including when the players will vote on the new CBA proposal passed by the owners, Jay Cutler’s cancelled engagement, and more news on the labor front. League year …
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for July 23, 2011, including what the Bears need to do when the lockout ends, Matt Forte seeking a contract extension, and the latest progress toward the ratification of a new CBA. …
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for July 22, 2011, including the players’ next move towards voting on the new CBA, preparation for the start of the new league year, and the greatest Bears of all time according …
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The NFL owners approved a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement on Thursday and lifted the lockout against the players, based on the condition that the players recertify as a union and vote to ratify the CBA. The players balked and …
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for July 21, 2011, including Chris Harris’ endorsement of former Panthers teammate Steve Smith, Olivet Nazarene University’s preparations for Bears training camp, and whether Brian Urlacher thinks the Bears will play in …
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Bears cornerback Charles Tillman said it is a fair assessment to say that teams that have had offensive and defensive systems in place for some time will be in better position when the lockout ends than those teams with new …
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for July 20, 2011, including and update on Jim McMahon after his limo accident, an update on the labor negotiations including a no-vote from the players, 2011 season predictions, and the Bears …
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for July 19, 2011, including what Olin Kreutz’s agent says it will take for the Bears to resign his client, Baltimore Ravens’ coach John Harbaugh’s reaction to April’s botched draft day trade …
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