NFL
Refholding
Denver Broncos helmet, uniform concept design
Baylor
Wright: Baylor had no playbook
Gettyimageproxy.ashx_requesturl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89613541.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dewsasset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17a4ad9fdb9cf1937481c04f04aa2143c0ca12ec2e983799
Tony Romo spreads his suck across a second sport
C5
Should the Bears sign Plaxico Burress?
Terrell-owens-wranglers
T.O.'s stake in team bought out

Chicago Bears Should Target WR's In Free Agency, Not Draft

Found February 09, 2012 on Football Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jay Cutler,  Matt Forte,  Marques Colston,  Wes Welker,  Vincent Jackson,  Mike Wallace,  Reggie Wayne,  Drew Brees,  Carl Nicks,  Philip Rivers
TEAMS: Chicago Bears,  New Orleans Saints,  New England Patriots,  San Diego Chargers,  Pittsburgh Steelers,  Indianapolis Colts

With NFL Free Agency just over a month away teams are starting to plan whom they will try and sign to upgrade their rosters. The Chicago Bears' biggest need is a true No. 1 wide receiver. Lucky for the Bears there are plenty of them available to sign. New General Manager Phil Emery will have to address many positions for this Bears team in order to upgrade a roster that lacks talent at key positions. There have been some Mock Drafts that have the Bears taking a wide receiver with their first round pick. With so many talented wide receivers available in free agency that would be a mistake. The Bears have big needs along the offensive and defensive lines and in the secondary. With four picks in the first three rounds of the Draft, the Bears need to focus on positions other than wide receiver. They should make a splash in free agency by targeting two play-making wide receivers. Since trading for quarterback Jay Cutler the Bears have not given him an adequate amount of ...
Original Story: http://www.footballnation.com/content... Verified_ybn
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Chargers Reportedly Will Try To Re-Sign WR Vincent Jackson

Via GridironFans.com  |  February 09, 2012
Vincent Jackson represents the biggest name on an impressive list of wide receivers who could become free agents in March if he actually reaches free agency. Jackson has maintained his preference is to stay in San Diego despite a relationship with the front office that has been acrimonious in the past. The Chargers aren’t expected to use the franchise tag on Jackson and sound open...

Vincent Jackson expected to hit open market

Via Pro Football Talk  |  February 09, 2012
The Chargers would have to pay Vincent Jackson a lot of money to use the franchise tag on him — more than $13 million. That’s why he’s expected to hit the open market, and he’s not expected to stay in San Diego. “I don’t see any way he’s back [in San Diego]. The Chargers won’t…

V-Jax Likely To Hit Free Agency

Via Fantasy Football Champs  |  February 10, 2012
Wide receiver Vincent Jackson is likely to hit the free agent market, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Fantasy Spin: The Chargers would like to re-sign the stud, but are expected to be outbid to retain his services, and realize it is going to be a deep free agent market at the wide receiver position. St. Louis, Chicago and San Francisco are among the receiver...

What's missing for the Redskins in talk about Plaxico Burress, Vincent Jackson and DeSean Jackson?

Via Redskins Hog Heaven  |  February 09, 2012
It's buzz about their wish to join the Washington Redskins. There is talk that Plaxico Burress "badly" wants to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. Jason LaCanfora reports that the Philadelphia Eagles will franchise DeSean Jackson and shop him around. The two sides are thought to be far apart on talks to extend his contract. Vincent Jackson has always topped 'Skins...

New QBs coach Jeremy Bates reunited with Jay Cutler

Via Inside the Bears  |  February 08, 2012
Quarterback Jay Cutler will have his third offensive coordinator in four seasons with the Bears, but this transition could be the smoothest yet.

Bears hire Bates as quarterbacks coach

Via AP on Fox  |  February 07, 2012
The Chicago Bears hired Jeremy Bates on Tuesday to coach their quarterbacks, reuniting him with Jay Cutler. Bates was out of the league last season, but he worked well with Cutler as an assistant for three years in Denver. In Chicago, he will serve under new offensive coordinator Mike Tice. Cutler had a strained relationship with former Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner during...
THE NFL HOT 40
1
Peyton Manning
Broncos monitoring Peyton Manning’s throws
2
Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens wants to sue team that dumped him
3
Hines Ward
Hines Ward the latest retired NFL player to join NBC
4
Tom Brady
Tom Brady gets made fun for accent in Funny or Die skit
5
Roger Goodell
Goodell confident bounty hunting no longer issue
6
Drew Brees
Saints Nation: Drew Brees Won't Be Seeing Any of My Money
7
Donald Driver
Donald Driver restructures with Packers
8
Jason Babin
Jason Babin’s Philadelphia Eagles teammates react to bull running reports: “He can’t be serious, can he?”
9
Hakeem Nicks
Hakeem Nicks still believes he’ll be ready for the season opener
10
Osi Umenyiora
Osi Umenyiora, Giants still not close on a long term deal
11
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow Really Thinks He’s Synonymous with Jesus
12
Rex Ryan
Rex Ryan wants Jets to be ‘special’ like Giants
13
Nick Fairley
Lions will not cut Nick Fairley
14
Junior Seau
Friends say Seau had insomnia, used Ambien
15
Adrian Peterson
Peterson's recovery fast even by his standards
16
Cam Newton
A self-critical Cam Newton is already forging a Hall of Fame career
17
Wes Welker
Wes Welker Greets Some Attractive Fans
18
Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh’s lie could tarnish his reputation with his players
19
Darrelle Revis
Darrelle Revis Won’t Commit to Being at Jets Camp
20
Asher Allen
Will other young depth players follow Asher Allen’s lead and retire early?
21
Matt Forte
Losing Forte is not the end of the world
22
Mike Jenkins
Jerry Jones not interested in trading Jenkins
23
Shawne Merriman
Lights on for Merriman and the Bills
24
Aaron Rodgers
NFL Shop Misspells Aaron Rodgers’ Name on Nike Jersey Ad
25
Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger To Be Inducted Into Miami Athletics Hall Of Fame
26
Kevin Kolb
Ken Wisenhunt wants Kevin Kolb to be the Cardinals’ starter
27
Titus Young
Lions’ Young apologizes for sucker punch, shows he ‘gets it’
28
Tony Romo
Tony Romo spreads his suck across a second sport
29
Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace Might Have His Stats Confused
30
Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin III leads NFL jersey sales in May
31
Alex Smith
Alex Smith: No More Mr. Nice Guy?
32
Kellen Winslow
Love ‘em & hate ‘em: The Seahawks Kellen Winslow trade
33
Warren Sapp
Warren Sapp’s book looks to be a big hit
34
Jonathan Vilma
Vilma says league refused to show him bounty evidence, NFL claims otherwise
35
Brandon Weeden
Weeden, McCoy begin "competition"
36
Brian Urlacher
Is this Brian Urlacher’s last year in Chicago?
37
Lofa Tatupu
Lofa Tatupu starting for Falcons
38
Percy Harvin
Percy Harvin not ready to participate in OTA’s
39
Trent Edwards
How long will QB Trent Edwards remain on the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster?
40
Mike Leach
Leach dishes on playoffs, concussions & James
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.