Chicago Bears News and Rumors
Brandon Marshall: Bears couldn’t ask for a better leader than Jay CutlerMichael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Bears receiver Brandon Marshall caught passes from Jay Cutler for three seasons in Denver, and he’s excited about doing it again this season in Chicago. But he says what really excites him is what he sees from Cutler in the huddle. Marshall told reporte… |
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Matt Loede, bearsgab.com Sources familiar with the situation say the Bears will move veteran Chris Williams back to offensive tackle according to Michael C. Wright of ESPNChicago.com. A former first-round pick — 14th overall in 2008 — Williams was drafted to play left tackle.… |
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Brandon Hardin becomes last Bears draftee to signMay 15 (yesterday)
The Bears weren’t the first NFL team to sign all their draft picks, but they continue to be front-runners in their efforts to ensure there will be no drama heading into training camp. Not among the rookies, at least. Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte sti… |
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Marshall knows he’s a “target,” believes he’ll be clearedMay 15 (yesterday)
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Monday, a report emerged that New York police likely will not charge Bears receiver Brandon Marshall for punching in the face a woman outside a nightclub. Marshall himself believes that, in time, he’ll be exonerated. “It’s so important to be awar… |
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Bears: Less is more for Devin HesterMay 15 (2 days ago)
Over the past few months, the Chicago Bears have transformed their receiving corps from one of the NFL's shortest to arguably the tallest. They've reunited the key players from the Denver Broncos' dynamic 2008 offense and they've fended off questions --… |
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NFC North chat alertMay 15 (2 days ago)
You'll have a chance to test my now-extensive knowledge of the NFC North's rookie class during our SportsNation chat Tuesday afternoon. (It's at 2 p.m. ET for those uninitiated.) Feel free to ask about the Chicago Bears' offensive line, especially consi… |
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Bears Sign Seven After Rookie Minicamp; Waive ThreeMay 15 (2 days ago)
Matt Loede, bearsgab.com The Bears have waived a couple players, thus making space for seven players who earned contracts after tryouts at rookie minicamp. Gone are tackle Levi Horn, guard Reggie Stephens and tight end Andre Smith. The Bears announced Sunday that seven players … |
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Bears' Cutler: Thumb OK after offseason rehabMay 14 (3 days ago)
Associated Press, ESPN.com Quarterback Jay Cutler says his right thumb is fine and he can't wait to return to lead a significantly upgraded Bears offense. |
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Jay Cutler: I signed up to play football, I understand the risksMay 14 (3 days ago)
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Jay Cutler doesn’t sound like a man who plans to sue the NFL when he retires. Cutler, the Bears quarterback who reportedly had three concussions at Vanderbilt, one with the Broncos and one with the Bears, says concussions are a concern, but they’re a … |
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Chris Williams could be moving back to tackleMay 14 (3 days ago)
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com When the Bears made Chris Williams the 14th overall pick of the 2008 Draft, they were looking for a starting tackle. Williams became one, but after an injury in 2010 they moved him to left guard where he started until injuring his wrist last season. Wil… |
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Bears chairman George McCaskey eager for Vikings’ new digsMay 13 (4 days ago)
Bears chairman George McCaskey doesn’t heap too much praise on the other NFC North teams. But he’s pleased the Minnesota Vikings are on the verge of getting a new stadium, which will ensure continuity in what could vie to be the best division in the N… |
