There’s been a lot of optimism around the Bears this summer with their upgrades at receiver serving as the foundation for much of it. Chicago traded for Brandon Marshall to be the kind of No. 1 receiver that the Bears have lacked since bringing Jay Cutler over from Denver. If you believe cornerback Charles [...]
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August 28, 2012
In the years since the Chicago Bears faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI, the team has looked like a team with just enough talent to compete but not enough to put it all together. They’ve made the playoffs just once in the last five seasons and have finished with winning [...]
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September 04, 2012
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher insist that he’ll be on the field when the team opens it season against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Ulacher stated, “I’m playing, that’s a done deal” He also said that his left knee will “never be the same again”. The 12-year All-Pro sprained his MCL during the Bears season finale against the Minnesota Vikings last season. He...
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September 06, 2012
According to Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times, Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher says he plans on playing the entire game during Sunday’s season opener against the Colts.
#Bears LB Brian Urlacher on if he’ll finish the game: “I plan on playing the whole game. Like every other game.”
— Sean Jensen (@seankjensen) September 6, 2012
With Urlacher missing the entire offseason...
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September 05, 2012
While whispers exist about the Chicago Bears inching closer to a new contract for quarterback Jay Cutler, the reality is it's not yet time for that, and Tuesday a source close to Cutler indicated as much, Michael C. Wright of ESPNChicago reports.
With Cutler's current contract running through the 2013 season, it's likely the team won't address prospects for a new...
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September 05, 2012
The Chicago Bears are a tale of two sides. One side, the offense, despite losing both Jay Cutler and Matt Forte last season, are a young group with talent at the skill positions and a questionable offensive line. They will have many more seasons to progress to the point where they can keep up with NFC North powerhouses Green Bay and Detroit.
Jay Cutler is a better quarterback...
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September 06, 2012
Linebacker Brian Urlacher said his left knee is feeling "good" as he continues to prepare for the Chicago Bears' season opener Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.
Urlacher, who returned to practice this week after having arthroscopic surgery on the knee Aug. 14, is still in the process of getting his conditioning back after the long layoff.
"No, Im not...
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September 05, 2012
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher didn't miss any portion of practice, another strong sign that he'll be ready to start the season Sunday in the opener against the Indianapolis Colts.
Urlacher also practiced on Monday, during a two-hour session without pads.
Meanwhile, punter Adam Podlesh and safety Chris Conte were limited in practice, which means there's still hope...
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September 04, 2012
One of the biggest losses from the off-season for the Bears was when Amobi Okoye opted to leave Chicago via free agency for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Okoye's stint was short lived in Tampa following a knee scope that never allowed him to get on the field during the preseason. First year Bucs coach, Greg Schiano, was not happy with Okoye's inability to get on the field...
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September 06, 2012
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Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon and his latest girlfriend are on next week’s Sports Illustrated cover. The article: “The Women Behind The Retired NFL Men Who Suffer From Brain Trauma., talks about Jimmy Mac’s girlfriend Laurie Navon, and how she started noticing changes in McMahon’s behavior in early 2007 before tests revealed...
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September 05, 2012
Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice praised the progress of Gabe Carimi on Wednesday, but also expressed concern about whether the second-year tackle is recovered fully from last year's season-ending knee injury in Week 2.
Carimi had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in November and then underwent another procedure in December before returning to practice this offseason...
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September 06, 2012
The 2012 football season is under way and the first football Sunday begins in three days. Jay Cutler and the revamped Chicago Bears' offense are anxious to get the season started in a victorious manner, and the Colts are the perfect first opponent for them. The Colts are implementing a new defense this year, the 3-4 scheme that is becoming commonplace in the league now....
Cornerback Sherrick McManis, whom the Bears acquired for FB Tyler Clutts in a trade with the Houston Texans last week, says it’s nice to be in a place where he feels wanted.
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September 06, 2012
The long wait is finally over as the Bears will take the field this Sunday ready to begin the 2012 season against the Indianapolis Colts.
Despite already being regarded as a team poised to make a playoff run this season, there are still many question marks for the season ahead.
Here is my list of five players to watch this Sunday:
Brian Urlacher
The biggest storyline for all of training...
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