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Will Matt Forte be with the Chicago Bears in 2012?

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte was slapped with the franchise tag at the start of the free agency period, a move which frustrated the productive back which has been seeking a long-term deal from the Bears organization for two seasons now. There have been strained discussions this offseason and recent remarks suggest that Forte might be on the outside looking in for the 2012 season....
Via thepigskinreport.com  |  7 hours ago
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Plumbing the NFC North Depths: Wide Receivers

Way back when in January, when the Bears unceremoniously told Jerry Angelo to walk out the door (and later, Mike Martz showed himself out), much ado was made of "bridging the talent gap," a phrase I looked at as kind of a summary of how much work the Bears had to do this offseason to make up the difference between themselves and a division that hosted the number one seed...
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Brian Urlacher in his last year with the Bears?

Earlier this week it was reported that Urlacher would be healthy for Training Camp, but now Bears fans have a new concern with the face of their franchise. In an interview with NBCSports.com, Urlacher said that it’s “kind of exciting” when asked about his pending free agency after the season. Owed 7.5 million in the final year of his deal, Urlacher mentions that he has never...
Via The Football Fan Spot  |  18 hours ago
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Forte responds to Bears with workout video

It is extremely doubtful that this thing with Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears will end well. To read this story and watch Matt Forte's video response to the Bears, please click the link below.
Via Players View  |  21 hours ago
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Chicago Bears Fantasy Football Projections

QB Jay Cutler (Chicago) Jay Cutler only played in 10 games last year and had 13 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, and 2319 yards. Over 16 games, that’s 3710 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. However, 3 good things happened for Cutler this offseason. They added his old #1 receiver Brandon Marshall to a receiving corps led in snaps played by Roy Williams, who is still unsigned...
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Bears questioning Forte's knees?

Will the Bears sign Matt Forte to a long-term contract? Maybe not, according to the latest report about the situation.

Via This Given Sunday  |  1 day ago
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Is this Brian Urlacher’s last year in Chicago?

Brian Urlacher could be playing his final season with the Chicago Bears. In his 13th NFL season Urlacher, who turned 34 on Friday, celebrated his birthday by proclaiming in a radio interview that he may give free agency a whirl in 2013. “I think [Bears president] Ted Phillips said when they had the owners meeting they’re [...]
Via Shatter The Backboard  |  1 day ago
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Brian Urlacher Says He May Test Free Agency Market After Season

On Friday, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said that he's considering testing out the free-agent market after this season, according to the Chicago Tribune."I think (team president) Ted Phillips said when they had the owners meeting they're gonna wait until the season is over. See what happens, how I play (before addressing the contract situation)," Urlacher...
Via Media Daily LA  |  1 day ago
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Could Michael Bush Get The Push For The Bears?

It’s been going on for a long time now, and there still doesn’t seem an end on sight. Of course, I am referring to the contract situation between the Chicago Bears and their star running back Matt Forte. Even the voices that were previously shouting ‘pay Forte’ have begun to go ominously quiet, as frustration seems to be setting in, both with the fans and...
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NFL Rumors: Will Brian Urlacher Leave the Chicago Bears in 2013?

Brian Urlacher is one of the best linebacker of this generation and is one of the top players in Chicago Bears' history.Urlacher, who turned 34 years old on Friday, went on WMVP-AM 1000 radio to discuss his future with the Bears.Urlacher said that he could see himself going elsewhere once he is a free agent in 2013. However, he does want to stay in Chicago.“I think [Bears president...
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McCarthy, Urlacher officially an item

The former Playmate of the Year finally confirmed the rumors that she and the Bears superstar linebacker are indeed a couple.

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Bears' Bush showing unexpected skills as receiver

One of the early positive elements of the Chicago Bears' workouts, perhaps even an epiphany of sorts to some coaches, has been the performance of tailback Michael Bush as a receiver. The four-year veteran, signed from Oakland as an unrestricted free agent and presumptive backup to franchise tailback Matt Forte, has caught the ball well. There were some concerns as the Bears...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  2 days ago
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Johnny Knox is taking the right approach in his rehab

When Johnny Knox went down in the game against Seattle with a back-bending hit that still makes my skin crawl every time it's mentioned, it took away one of the better receiving options on the team for the rest of the season and, at the time, put his career in jeopardy. Since then, his outlook has changed, but as Sam reported earlier today, it's entirely possible Knox doesn...
Via 60 Max Power O  |  3 days ago
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Thumbs up: Bears’ Cutler ready to lead new look offense

Chicago Bears franchise quarterback, Jay Cutler, is literally all thumbs when it comes to leading his significantly upgraded offense in 2012.  Cutler had season ending surgery after injuring his right thumb in Week 11 last year but says it is all better and is ready to return. According to NFL.com Cutler had this to say
Via The Penalty Flag  |  12 days ago
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Should the Bears sign Plaxico Burress?

The Chicago Bears have made some tremendous upgrades at the WR position this offseason with the additions of Brandon Marshall and rookie Alshon Jefferey.  When combined with returning receivers Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and Devin Hester the Bears have a formidable receiving corps that should allow them to keep pace in the pass happy NFC North.   But
Via The Penalty Flag  |  14 days ago
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