“I think we can destroy their guys up front. I don’t see anything spectacular about their front line. Their LB’s, I think we can handle them pretty well. I like Adewale Ogunleye, I think he’s performing well for them, but …
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“He’s prototypical of what we look for in a defensive end, particularly on the right side.” -Bears general manager Jerry Angelo on new acquisition, defensive end Gaines Adams. Angelo’s statement could have two separate meanings. The first, that Adams now …
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Adewale Ogunleye was asked about recent comments he made on his blog this week about fans that booed the Bears during Sunday’s 17-14 victory over the defending champions Pittsburgh Steelers. In his blog entry, he wrote: Speaking of home, I …
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The role of team captain isn’t always reserved for a team’s best player. That explains why guys like Lance Briggs and Devin Hester aren’t and haven’t been captains for the Bears. What’s more important in determining who should be a …
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The Bears on Friday agreed to a two-year contract extension with defensive lineman Israel Idonije, which will expire at the conclusion of the 2011 season. The Bears have said they wanted to get a deal done with Idonije while exploring …
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The Bears insist that Tampa Bay offensive lineman Jeremy Trueblood was responsible for starting the fracas in overtime that caused Charles Tillman to be flagged for unnecessary roughness, giving the Buccaneers a second chance to win the game, of which …
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Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 1 of the NFL season. Ogunleye recorded 6 tackles — including three for a loss — against Indianapolis Sunday night, none more important than his …
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The Bears concluded their training camp in Bourbonnais on Thursday with a light, free-spirited practice in which players exchanged jerseys and had a walkthrough preparing for tonight’s second preseason game in Seattle. Much like last week’s preseason opener against the …
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Marty Booker celebrated his 32nd birthday on Thursday, and, proving he still has adoring fans in Chicago, was presented wrapped presents and listened to “Happy Birthday” sung by some of his loyal supporters. From a football standpoint, he might be …
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