ERIC WEEMS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Next man up: Eric Weems
Eric Weems yesterday filled a dual role as kick returner and wide receiver in place of Devin Hester, which is exactly the reason GM Phil Emery signed Weems this offseason.
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November 26, 2012
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Devin Hester leaves Bears/Vikings game with concussion
The Chicago Bears’ offense cannot seem to avoid the concussion bug.
After the trio of Jay Cutler, Matt Forte and Brandon Marshall, special teams ace/wide receiver Devin Hester is the most valuable offensive weapon that the Bears have.
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Weems will wear many hats with Bears
Bears offseason acquisition Eric Weems is expected to play a number of different roles on special teams this year. He’s also shown well as a receiver and currently is the team’s No. 4 wideout.
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June 21, 2012
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VIDEO: Sanzenbacher, Weems & Thomas at OTAs
Film work and commentary for the three players -- Dane Sanzenbacher, Eric Weems and Devin Thomas -- on the bubble for Chicago's sixth and final receiver spot.
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June 08, 2012
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How Will The Falcons Replace Eric Weems?
Eric "Special" Weems is taking his talents to Soldier Field
With the departure of Eric Weems via free agency the Falcons lost a very good playmaker. No matter the NFL’s kickoff rules it is vital to have a big-time playmaking threat returning kicks and Weems provided that. That said, the Falcons, as you more than likely know, are right up against the NFL salary cap and...
Bears and former Falcons’ Eric Weems agree to a three-year deal
By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report
Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer
The Chicago Bears have signed Eric Weems.
The deal is for three years. Official terms of his contract were not disclosed.
He was a 2010 Pro Bowler, and has returned 113 kickoffs for 2,896 yards. He has one touchdown in 55 career games.
He has also returned 77 punts for 815 yards. He also has one punt...
Bears agree to 3-year deal with Weems
The Chicago Bears have agreed to a three-year contract with special teams star Eric Weems.
Weems spent his first five seasons with Atlanta and was the NFC's special-teams selection for the Pro Bowl in 2010.
Signing Weems could help ease the loss of Pro Bowl gunner Corey Graham if he does not re-sign and it adds depth to the return game, with Devin Hester hobbled at times by...
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March 14, 2012
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Michael Turner stiffs the **** out of Eric Weems, mind you that he is his teammate
That is called assisting yourself by assisting a teammate to launch into the air for a block. Well done, Michael Turner. More running backs need to try this.
The Atlanta Falcons are getting decent work out of return man Eric Weems
WR Eric Weems has been focusing on his special teams work once again this year. He has returned all of the Falcons’ kickoffs and punts this year. He has returned 14 kickoffs for 320 yards (22.9 avg) and 14 punts for 142 yards (10.1 avg) so far this year. The Falcons think he has the potential to do even better the rest of the way in 2011.
Via Falcons Locker
November 02, 2011
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Weems' 104 yard kick return for TD gets called back
Falcons receiver Eric Weems returned a kick 104 yards for a touchdown, but it was wiped out due to a penalty that puts the ball back at the Atlanta 23. Antone Smith got slapped with an illegal block in the back penalty.
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October 23, 2011
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