The Bears exhausted an inordinate amount of patience with Tommie Harris over the last five years as they gave him every opportunity to prove that he could regain his Pro Bowl form after sustaining a string of injuries. It’s easy …
Continue reading Bears Notebook: Success of defense likely hinges on young defensive tackles
A look at Chicago Bears news and views for August 4, 2011, including defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli’s expectations for the defense, how Nick Roach is handling the Lofa Tatupu rumors, and what the Bears are hoping for from second-year safety …
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for August 3, 2011, including Mike Martz’s view on the progress of the offensive line, the Packers’ planned visit to Bears-fan Barack Obama’s White House, and safety Major Wright’s personal expectations for …
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for August 2, 2011, including the return of tight end Desmond Clark, Mike Martz’s interview on a variety of topics, and the Vikings’ release of offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie and whether the …
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Consider this one instance when you never want to follow in the footsteps of a professional athlete.
If you had asked almost any analyst or fan a year ago what the Bears’ two biggest needs were heading into the 2010 season, you’d most likely get the response: offensive line and safety — in either order. Fast forward …
Continue reading Angelo counting on improvement from within
A look at Chicago Bears news and views for August 1, 2011, including how the carries will be divided among the three-headed backfield, continuation of talks for an extension for Matt Forte, and the fallout from the Olin Kreutz saga. …
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for July 31, 2011, including the Bears moving on without Olin Kreutz and his contemplation of retirement, the signing of Kreutz’s replacement, Chris Spencer, and Jerry Angelo’s views on negotiating a new …
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The Bears gave veteran center Olin Kreutz one final offer Saturday night of one year for $4 million. The deal reportedly was $500,000 less than what Kreutz was seeking and the two sides refused to split the difference. The Bears’ …
Continue reading Kreutz’s act will be impossible to follow
According to multiple sources, the Bears have reached a two-year agreement with former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber. Barber, known for his aggressive running style and the punishment he delivers to defenders, was released by the Cowboys in a …
Continue reading Bears sign former Cowboys RB Marion Barber
