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May Brandon Rideau Haunt You In Your Dreams

The world is coming to an end. No, not really, but the decision to once again cut Brandon Rideau goes to show what we already knew: the Bears don’t know anything about wide receivers. I feel like the Bears had a golden opportunity to make a definitive statement about the direction of the receiving corps [...]
Via Blog Down Chicago Bears  |  September 04, 2009

Ex- Bear Brandon Rideau Signs With The Toronto Argonauts Of The CFL

Former Bears WR Brandon Rideau, who was released this preseason after Devin Aromashodu beat him out was signed today by the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Rideau was a preseason stud the last two years, but didn’t show enough to be out draft picks Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and Juaquin Iglesias. The former University of Kansas wide [...]
Via  |  February 15, 2010

WR Brandon Rideau: Big Receivers on Display Against Giants

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Via Bear Report  |  August 23, 2009

Bears Receivers Making A Name For Themselves With Cutler

Some unknown receivers are turning Jay Cutler's head at Bears camp. Will Chicago finally have a passing game? Nah, really? Nah. -Tas
Via Bear Goggles  |  August 10, 2009

Tuesday Night Rodeo

Bears Receivers Bracing For WorstUnless something bizarre happens on Thursday night against the Browns, I think the Bears are pretty set with their receiving corps and my final guess is that Brandon Rideau will be the odd man out.  I think the club keeps six on the roster.  Hester and Bennett are the starters.  Iglesias and Knox are the rookies.  Davis is the...
Via Da' Bears Blog  |  September 01, 2009

Don’t Ask Me Why, But Brandon Rideau Is My Boy

The last post of the week: something to ponder as you await the certain couch slouch and booze binge of this weekend. He is 6-3, 198 pounds; easily making him the Bears’ lankiest receiver. And while his skills have emerged only in preseasons before, Brandon Rideau clearly has an opportunity this year to distinguish himself as [...]
Via Blog Down Chicago Bears  |  May 26, 2009

Rideau looking to make most of golden opportunity

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Brandon Rideau finally has his foot in the door. Now it's just a matter of him busting through it.
Via chicagobears.com  |  June 09, 2009

Former Jayhawk Rideau Named CFL Player of the Week

Former Kansas wide receiver Brandon Rideau has been named the Canadian Football League Offensive Player of the Week. This is the first time in his career that Rideau - in his second year with the Toronto Argonauts - has won this and the second Toronto player to earn the distinction in 2011.
Via KUathletics.com  |  August 16, 2011

Rideau, Buenning Released

Brad Biggs seems to have the best sources inside Halas Hall, as he's been on top of each cut as they happen.  Here is the list thus far:G Dan Buenning C Donovan Raiola FB Jason Davis DE Joe Clermond WR Eric Peterman CB Rod Hood WR Brandon Rideau LB Kevin Malast LB Darrell McClover LB Mike RiveraI will update as Biggs does...
Via Da' Bears Blog  |  September 04, 2009

Bears Place OT Miller on IR

The beat up Bears O-line got more bad news on Saturday, as the team placed veteran OT Fred Miller on IR and moved up wide out Brandon Rideau from the practice squad.A Miller has a shoulder injury, and it's that injury that has limited him to playing in just six games this season.A He's played [...]
Via Bears Gab  |  November 22, 2008

Labeled a weak spot, receiving corps dispelling doubts

The Bears already have cut Brandon Rideau twice, but he continues to show his value. Saturday, it was on a 21-yard gain. About 12 of the yards came after the catch despite the fact that three defenders got a hand on him.
Via Chicago Tribune  |  August 22, 2009

Argos defence comes up big!

After having trouble scoring once they reached the red-zone, as a result of turnovers, the Boatmen rally in the 4th quarter and beat the Lions 24-20 at the Rogers Centre last night. With the score 20-10 for BC, Argonaut QB Cleo Lemon hits Brandon Rideau for a 20 yard TD at 8:57, closing the gap at 20-17. A few minutes later, Byron Parker snares a Travis Lulay pass and returns it...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  July 24, 2010

Rideau makes presence known

Receiver makes most of Devin Hester sitting out practice Friday On a dreary, rainy day, Brandon Rideau found a way to shine. "He stepped up today," said Devin Hester, who sat out with soreness. "He had his shot today. He just got vertical with all his routes."
Via Chicago Tribune  |  August 07, 2009

Brandon Rideau not in Bears' plans as team gets closer to roster limit

Despite leading the league in touchdown catches this preseason (3), wide receiver Brandon Rideau will not be a member of the Bears' 53-man roster. If you remember correctly, I specifically lobbied for Rideau — given his tall 6?3 frame and apparent knack for the big play — to make the team over incumbent Mark Bradley. Sadly, it is not to be.
Via Blog Down Chicago Bears  |  August 30, 2008

Rideau making push for playing time with No. 1 offense

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Working as the third receiver with the first team offense, Brandon Rideau excelled in Wednesday's training camp practice, catching everything thrown in his direction.
Via chicagobears.com  |  August 05, 2009

Rideau vows to play better after getting blanked in opener

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – After emerging as a playmaker during the first two weeks of training camp, Brandon Rideau was nearly as invisible on the field Saturday night in Buffalo as he was on the stat sheet.
Via chicagobears.com  |  August 18, 2009

Bears WR Brandon Rideau Likely To Make The Final Roster?

Provided the Bears don?t make a move for a veteran pass catcher, we hear the odds are looking good that Brandon Rideau, who has spent much of the...
Via GridironFans.com  |  June 13, 2009

Ex-Bears WR Brandon Rideau Signs With The CFL's Argonauts

Former Bears wide receiver Brandon Rideau signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts. Rideau created some buzz with his size during last offseason but...
Via GridironFans.com  |  February 15, 2010

Bears Make Final Cuts

As always, Brad Biggs has the first word out of Halas Hall with the Bears final roster cuts. QB Brett Basanez FB Jason Davis FB Will Ta’ufo’ou WR Eric Peterman WR Brandon Rideau G Johan Asiata OT Cody Balogh G Dan Buenning C Donovan Raiola DE Ervin Baldwin DE Joe Clermond LB Marcus Freeman LB Kevin Malast LB Darrell McClover LB Mike Rivera CB Rudy Burgess CB Rod Hood...
Via Bear Goggles  |  September 05, 2009

Bears WR Brandon Rideau Continues To Shine

In the first rainy day of training camp, Brandon Rideau continued to shine. The Bears receiver made several more excellent catches Friday, including...
Via GridironFans.com  |  August 08, 2009

Rideau delivers more big plays during rainy Friday practice

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – On the first rainy day of training camp, Brandon Rideau continued to shine.
Via chicagobears.com  |  August 07, 2009

Bears WR Brandon Rideau Getting First-Team Reps

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Bears wide receiver Brandon Rideau has gotten some reps with the first team offense during the team's OTAs...
Via GridironFans.com  |  June 05, 2009

Rideau, Basanez among Bears cuts

Club will keep 6 receivers and 11 defensive backs Multiple sources confirmed the Bears will release Brandon Rideau, who was battling Rashied Davis and Devin Aromashodu for one of the receiver spots. Rideau had an 18-yard touchdown reception from Brett Basanez in Thursday's 26-23 exhibition...
Via Chicago Tribune  |  September 04, 2009

Camp Chat: WR Brandon Rideau

Despite the fact that Brandon Rideau has been in the NFL since 2005 and around the Chicago Bears organization for a while, he is yet to make his first catch. Look for all that to change this year. Here is what Rideau told Bear Report after a morning mini practice Wednesday in this exclusive interview.
Via Bear Report  |  August 19, 2009

Nobody Wideouts Stating Their Case

The Chicago Bears took a weak receiving corps to Bourbonnais for training camp, but two unknowns, Brandon Rideau and Devin Aromashodu, have both taken this opportunity to get noticed. After playing well in a 17-3 preseason win over the Giants, Bear Report's Beth Gorr spent some time with them.
Via Bear Report  |  August 23, 2009
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