Bears running back Kahlil Bell signed his one-year restricted free agent tender on Wednesday. Plus, mock drafts and a lot more draft news on the eve of the 2012 NFL Draft. Bell signs his one-year tender offer Wed Apr 25 …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.25.12): RB Bell signs one-year tender with Bears
Thanks to some shrewd offseason moves by new Bears general manager Phil Emery, the Bears are in a great position entering the draft on Thursday and can go in a number of different directions with the 19th pick in the …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.24.12): Uncertainty still engulfs Bears’ first-round pick
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery held a pre-draft press conference on Monday to discuss the Bears’ flexibility entering the draft and what he perceives to be the strengths of this year’s draft class. Also, the team finalized the contract …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.23.12): Emery holds pre-draft press conference
In today’s Bears Beat: background information on Phil Emery’s familiarity with the “Patriot Way,” a look at how Brandon Marshall will upgrade the wide receiving corps, and the latest rumors regarding Brian Urlacher and Jenny McCarthy. Bears GM Phil Emery …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.20.12): Emery schooled in ‘Patriot Way’
The Bears signed linebacker Geno Hayes on Thursday to add depth to the position. Hayes last played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Also, Sports Illustrated features two Bears games as the best of the upcoming 2012 season. And Mel Kiper …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.19.12): Bears sign LB Hayes
The Bears have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with veteran free agent guard Chilo Rachal. The Chicago Tribune’s Dan Pompei says that while it’s unlikely to happen, trading Matt Forte is not impossible. And much more NFL draft …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.18.12): Bears sign G Chilo Rachal
The predictable unpredictability of NFL mock drafts continues as two new ones have the Bears selecting a defensive tackle and a wide receiver in the first round. Also, the NFL is set to release the 2012 NFL schedule on Tuesday. …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.17.12): Latest mock drafts have Bears selecting defensive tackle, wide receiver in first round
The Bears started their voluntary offseason program on Monday, former Bears wide receiver David Terrell was charged with domestic battery, and an interview with former Bears running back Gale Sayers. Bears starting their offseason program Mon Apr 16 00:00:00 2012 …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.16.12): Bears start offseason program
The Bears worked out University of Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus last month six days after the school held its official Pro Day, according to ESPN.com. Also, ESPN’s draft analyst, Mel Kiper Jr., has the Bears selecting Mercilus with the …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.13.12): Bears interested in rookie DE Mercilus?
The Bears agreed to a 1-year contract extension with linebacker Lance Briggs, who said afterward his dream is to retire as a Bear. Also, the Bears are looking for veteran offensive line help, and analyst Jon Gruden says the addition …
Continue reading The Bears Beat (04.11.12): Bears extend Briggs through 2014
