Chicago Bears Draft Analysis: Phil Emery's Biggest Failure
While most of the hype every year surrounds each team's first two to three NFL Draft picks rarely can someone target where a general manager came up short. In the case of Chicago Bears general manager, Phil Emery you can clearly pick out where this draft was an abject failure at an extremely critical juncture in this draft, the wide receiver position. Emery did not address...
Falcons Get Four Additional Draft Picks
Yesterday, the NFL played Santa Claus and gave out compensatory draft picks. Sixteen teams were given a total of 32 compensatory draft picks. The Falcons, along with the Baltimore Ravens, were given a league high four draft picks.
The Falcons received one fourth round pick (pick #133) as compensation for Curtis Lofton and three seventh round picks (#243, #244 and #249...
Ravens, Falcons get 4 compensatory picks
Win a Super Bowl, get rewarded in the draft.
That's what happened to the Baltimore Ravens, who on Monday were awarded four compensatory picks in April's draft.
The Atlanta Falcons also got four selections for free agents they lost in 2012.
San Francisco, which lost 34-31 to Baltimore for the NFL title, will get three picks, as will Tennessee.
Compensatory selections have...
Bears Bring Back CB Zach Bowman
The Chicago Bears will return their most productive cover man on special teams from last season.
Zack Bowman is returning on a one-year contract, according to two NFL sources, putting him in position to help on special teams and add depth at cornerback where the team needs help.
Bowman placed second on the team with 11 special teams tackles in 2012 but had only 189 snaps on...
NFL fines Jay Cutler $10k for taunting
The NFL has fined Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler $10,000 for taunting Vikings cornerback A.J. Jefferson, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Cutler flipped the ball at Jefferson late in the first quarter of last Sunday's game, and was flagged on the play.
Cutler addressed the incident on WMVP-AM 1000. "I've got to be smarter than that," he said. "If anyone...
Hester and Spencer to miss Seahawks game
Already suffering from a sub-par individual season, Chicago Bears wide receiver/kick returner will miss Sunday’s game with the Seattle Seahawks due to a concussion. Hester exited last week’s game with Minnesota with a concussion, and Bears head coach Lovie Smith admitted that Hester might be out for “a while.” Eric Weems and Earl Bennett will most likely handle punt returns, [...]
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.
Bears' Hester leaves game with concussion
Bears receiver and return specialist Devin Hester left Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a concussion.
The injury occurred early in the game, although it was not clear exactly when. The Bears announced he would miss the remainder of the game with about five minutes left in the half.
Eric Weems replaced Hester at receiver and on returns.
Bears running back Matt...
Bears lose Hester to concussion
Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester left in the first half of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a concussion. The Bears announced that Hester will not return to the game. Hester was taken to the locker room for testing after showing signs of a concussion. The team later confirmed Hester has a concussion. He was replaced by Eric Weems in the second quarter...
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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Devin Hester leaves game with concussion
The Chicago Bears will be without wide receiver Devin Hester for the remainder of their game against the Minnesota Vikings. Hester was checked out in the locker room and deemed to have suffered a concussion.
Losing Hester will further put a strain on an already thin crop of receivers for the Bears. Alshon Jeffery was out for the game and Dane Sanzenbacher is inactive.
Hester was...
Bears WR/KR Devin Hester Suffers Concussion, Won't Return Vs Vikings
Bears wide receiver Devin Hester suffered a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings and will not return, the team announced. It's not entirely clear when the injury occurred, but Hester was seen walking to the locker room a while before the official announcement was made by the Bears.
Without Hester on the field, the Bears have turned...
Joes 2012 NFL Preseason Preview Washington Redskins at Chicago Bears
Hey there! In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve got some more Bears preseason action tonight! For the second week in a row, the Bears welcome in a quarterback with some star power. Robert Griffin III will be at the helm of the Washington Redskins in this second tune-up of the preseason. Starters will be in on the action for a longer stretch of time, meaning this game is slightly...
Falcon-Eyed: 5 Things I Want To See Against the Bengals
Another week and we have another sweet three hours of preseason football. I believe the most dedicated of us in the Falcons fandom will be able to muster watching until about halftime, or slightly longer than the starters will play. What do I want to see? Pretty much what I saw last week... just more. To make sure I am not cheating, the Grits Blitz family is making sure I...
Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Wide Receivers
Position battles are always a focal point of training camp. This summer in Bourbonnais will be no different for the Chicago Bears.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll dissect the ongoing battles at each position and analyze the talent on the depth chart.
First up will be the wide receiving corps, which has become an incredibly deep and athletic group under new GM Phil Emery.
The Bears...
Weems ready to serve many roles
Eric Weems is currently fourth on the WR depth chart and should prove a strong complement to Devin Hester in the return game. Bear Report goes one-on-one with the new Bears wideout.
Bears still unsure of no. 2 Receiver
The Bears begin Training Camp July 25th and one of the many questions surrounding the team is who will be their No. 2 receiver opposite Brandon Marshall?
Marshall was acquired from the Miami Dolphins prior to the draft and now that he's reunited with the Jay Cutler, the two may be able to rekindle their relationship and have it reflected in high totals for both.
But...
Sunday NFL Notes
Here’s a look at the top ten questions facing the Arizona Cardinals as they get ready to begin training camp.Who will replace Eric Weems as the kick returner for the Atlanta Falcons?New Baltimore Ravens QB coach Jim Caldwell hope to elevate Joe Flacco‘s game.Improved depth should make for some exciting training camp battles for the Buffalo Bills defense.Carolina Panthers rookies...
42 Hottest Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders & Sexy Superfans
Like most of you, we are itching for football season to start. In the midst of the dog days of summer, many get sick of baseball and start turning their attention to football. Don’t blame you a bit. To help quench your thirst, BC is going on a 32 team, 32 day, 32 gallery tour of NFL cheerleaders/superfans.
Yesterday we showed you the best the Cardinals had to offer. Today, it’s...
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.
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.
Are Bears special teams super?
Special teams play has been described as the “third phase”, a complimentary but necessary component for NFL title contenders. The Chicago Bears have always valued those players, and this year has been no exception, evidenced by General Manager Phil Emery’s offseason spree which netted special teams standouts Blake Constanzo, Eric Weems, and Devin Thomas. To be sure, the Bears title [...]
Who Takes the Falcons 4th Wide Receiver Spot: A Look at Cody Pearcy and James Rodgers
Under the old Mike Mularkey offensive regime, the fourth wide receiver was about as integral as a backup long snapper. You may hear someone say their name, but without an injury, you were rarely going to see them on the field or make a play.
From a snap perspective, I believe Eric Weems was our fourth wide receiver, amassing 11 receptions with very few snaps. There simply...
Dave Toub Refutes Speculation Bears WR/KR Devin Hester Won't Return Kickoffs In 2012
Bears special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Saturday that Devin Hester will be the Chicago Bears' top kickoff returner this year refuting reports that the electric wide receiver would be dropped from such duty according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. "Hester is our punt returner and he is our No. 1 kickoff returner," Toub said Saturday after rookie minicamp...
2012 NFL Draft Preview: Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA FALCONS
Position needs before the draft: TE, OG, LB
Notable Additions:
None
Notable Losses:
Eric Weems WR, Bears
Curtis Lofton LB, Saints
Kelvin Hayden CB, Bears
James Sanders S, Cardinals
5 First round possibilities:
Kelechi Osemele OG, Iowa State – Report that he is soft because he was raised by women is preposterous. I think Kelechi should show that scout just how ...
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