http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/2694 Recent articles about Danieal Manning en-us We're already aware that Danieal Manning is believed to be the distant cousin of former Bears cornerback, Ricky Manning, Jr. What isn't clear, however, is why the first depth chart of the summer shows Danieal "manning" the safety position and not nickel back. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:35:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301041 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301041 Who will line up at Wide Receiver? I have read reports of all of the following being in the mix:  Marty Booker, Devin Hester, Rashied Davis, and Brandon Lloyd.  I think this is a fair group to choose from since they represent the players with the most NFL experience, which isn't saying much.  I think the [...] Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:40:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294422 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294422 Do you think the Chicago Bears will trade Ricky Manning Jr? Yes, it sure seems like he is the odd man out. Ricky Manning Jr. signed with the Chicago Bears in 2006, he set a career high, and he tied for the team lead and tied for 10th in the NFL with five INTs In the postseason he had a big INT against the Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Playoff. Became first Bears defensive back since Jerry Azumah (12/30/01) to record 2 sacks in one game (12/17/06 vs. TB Bucs). Last season, Ricky Manning Jr. played in every regular season game, but failed to record an interception. He was the starting nickel back for the whole season. The Chicago Bears are looking to use former first round pick Danieal Manning at nickelback because of the emergence of Brandon McGowan and Mike Brown coming back. Besides the obvious starters Charles Tillman and Nathan Vasher, the Bears have two second year pros in Corey Graham and Trumaine McBride. Don't forget this years fifth round pick Zackary Bowman. If they do move Ricky Manning Jr, it might work out like Chris Harris in last years training camp. Chris Harris started 15 games with the Panthers last season, recorded one INT and eight forced fumbles. All the Chicago Bears got in that trade was a fifth round pick. I still am upset at that trade. So, if they move Ricky Manning Jr. it could turn out the same as Chris Harris's last year in training camp. It never hurts to have to many bodies and we all the know the Chicago Bears get alot of injuries. It looks Ricky Manning Jr. who is signed through 2010, might get sent packing sooner than later. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:51:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292706 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292706 Remember way back when? The Bears were in the Super Bowl and their elite defense carried them there. It seems almost as long ago as the Cubs' last World Series win. Fortunately for us, it wasn't 1908 — it was 2006. Safety Chris Harris and any defensive tackle that bothered to line up next to Tommie Harris (Boonie, Ian Scott, Tank) are the most notable defensive absentees from our Super Bowl run. Sure, you could throw Todd Johnson and Cameron Worrell in for giggles, but the last three drafts and free agent signings have produced enough quality special teams players to keep that unit among the league's best for years to come. Barring injury, the Bears will have the best defense in the National Football League in 2008. Notice, I didn't say, "among the best" or "top 10". I'm talking about the absolute, hands-down, top defense in the entire mother-effin' NFL. On a side note, I apologize if the point was, in any way, diluted by use of the word "effin'." Left End Dan Bazuin has fully-recovered from the knee injury that kept him out of play in 2007. He is the type of high-motor, try-hard player that the Bears like. Draft pick Ervin Baldwin has drawn comparisons to Mark Anderson for his pass-rushing ability. Wale Ogunleye starts. Back-ups: Dan Bazuin, Ervin Baldwin. Right End Last year, Mark Anderson was given the starting job but a sprained knee put him on injured reserve as the regular season came to an end. Alex Brown was impressive in all the opportunities he received in the Bears' regular-rotation scheme. The Bears rewarded him with a new contract through 2011. Regardless of who starts, both men will see plenty of playing time. Brown starts. Back-up: Anderson. Tackle Tommie Harris is about to be uber-rich, son. The perennial Pro Bowler will be a mainstay in Chicago and if he can walk, he will start. Dusty Dvoracek has played in one of the 32 games since he's been a Chicago Bear. Now, my math ain't too good but dat must be somethin' like 3 %. The good news is he's healthy now. Izzy Idonije has made the permanent switch to tackle and third-rounder Marcus Harrison could make an immediate impact. Anthony Adams and Matt "Catch a tiger by its" Toeaina played relatively well last season. Harris and Harrison start. Back-ups: Dusty, Toeaina, Izzy and Adams. Weak-side Linebacker The biggest surprise of the offseason had to be the re-signing of Lance Briggs. I had emotionally detached myself from him in preparation for his departure. Had he gone, I might have crashed my 1997 Geo Prizm into a pole and left the scene. Luckily, no other team was biting and now Briggs is all ours once again. Jamar Williams played admirably in Briggs' absence last year. Briggs starts. Back-up: Williams and Okwo. Middle Linebacker Is he or isn't he hurt? This will be the big question about Urlacher's health going into the season. He underwent "minor" neck surgery and battled an arthritic back but says he's fine. I believe him, I think. Either way, he's the man. Urlacher starts. Back-up: I don't even know. Strong-side Linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer has been solid, if not somewhat spectacular, over the course of the last few years. He's often lost in the shuffle with Briggs and Urlacher receiving the glory, but Hillenmeyer does a great job in doing what he's asked; taking on blocks, shedding blocks and redirecting the play to his more celebrated counterparts. Hillenmeyer starts. Back-ups: Williams and Okwo. Cornerback Ricky Manning, Jr. has less of a chance than the poor chap he pummeled in the Denny's parking lot of making it to the regular season. If his sub-par performance last year wasn't enough, the emergence of Trumaine McBride and drafting of Zack Bowman should be reason enough to say "don't let the door hit you in your ass on the way out." Corey Graham impressed enough as a special-teamer last year to stick. Peanut Tillman and Nate Vasher start. Back-up: McBride, Bowman and Graham. Free Safety If Mike Brown stays healthy he will (fill in the blank). Reasonable options that cross my mind include: have a Pro Bowl season, be all over the field, decimate receivers coming through the middle and my personal favorite; carry the Bears to the Super Bowl. Mike Brown starts. Back-up: Danieal Manning. Strong Safety I love Craig Steltz and we will be a much better team because of him. Will he start right away? He could. But he'll have to beat out Kevin Payne first. Payne played well in limited time and can contribute as a special-teamer, too. It's a coin toss but I gotta go with my gut. Steltz starts. Back-ups: Payne and Brandon McGowan. Gosh, did you really just sit through all of this bull? You deserve some kind of prize. Really, you do. Tell you what: I'm going to promise that "Blog Down, Chicago Bears" will continue to offer you the mother-effin' (second reference) best in Chicago Bears rumors, news, analysis and opinion as long as you leave a comment or two. Special Teams up next. Nah, fuck it: Gould, Maynard and Hester start. Sun, 11 May 2008 17:40:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265792 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265792 The Chicago Bears figure out a way to win 37-34 in OT against the Denver Broncos. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:27:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/39084 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/39084 The Chicago Bears were in a must-win situation and found a way to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-20. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 04:08:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/30179 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/30179 Week 3 matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:06:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/28012 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/28012 Bears vs. Chiefs matchup in Week 2 of the 2007 NFL Season. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:25:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/27192 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/27192 Mike Brown gets injured once again and the Bears face another season of challenges on the defensive side of the ball. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:59:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/26738 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/26738 This is my list of the 20 best safeties in the league. I had a hard time on 10-20, but I put the best up, I think. 1. Troy Polamalu 2. Ed Reed 3. Brian Dawkins 4. Bob Sanders 5. Roy Williams 6. John Lynch 7. Sean Taylor 8. Adrian Wilson 9. Darren Sharper 10. Rodney Harrison 11.Chris Hope 12. Nick Ferguson 13. Danieal Manning 14. Mike Doss 15. Lawyer Milloy 16. Michael Boulware 17. Mike Brown 18. Pat Watkins 19. Adam Archuleta 20. Donovin Darius Honorables: Dexter Jackson, Sammy Knight, Antoine Bethea, Jordan Babineaux Not Proven Yet: Brandon Meriweather, LaRon Landry, and Reggie Nelson Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:22:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/23862 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/23862 Absolutely, I am getting disgusted with people who go out and say that not winning a championship does not diminish your legacy of a player. Um ya it does. What's the goal of a football season again? Make the Probowl right? No how about holding up that shiny football on a pole at the end of the year. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:59:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/8473 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/8473