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2011 College Football Hall of Fame Class
The National Football Foundation has announced its 2011 College Football Hall of Fame class. Fourteen players and two coaches will enter college football's ultimate shrine.
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May 17, 2011
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The Slow Unraveling
Once considered a can’t-miss prospect of the 1990 draft, Keith McCants has gone from poorhouse to the penthouse to penitentiary. At 43, his All-American days at Alabama and $2.5 million signing bonus as the fourth overall pick in the ’90 draft are long gone.
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May 17, 2011
Cutler's Growing Comfort in the Pocket
Most analysts and fans outside of Chicago view Cutler as nothing but a turnover machine when he’s under pressure. Yet the numbers discredit that perception of the Bears’ signal caller.
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May 17, 2011
NFC North Notes: Lockout Days
The Sports Xchange discusses how Detroit coach Jim Schwartz will dole out defensive line reps, Green Bay's rookie receiver Randall Cobb and the plight of Minnesota cornerback Chris Cook.
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May 16, 2011
Jay Cutler Organizing Workouts
Typically, NFL teams would now be starting player programs and practices. As such, many NFL players, Jay Cutler included, are organizing off-site workouts with teammates during the lockout.
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May 16, 2011
All Aboard the Diva Train
The Bears failed to address the wide receiver position in the draft. Amongst those still on the market are three of the NFL’s biggest head cases. Should Chicago be considering these players?
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May 16, 2011
TSX Around the League (Part II)
The Sports Xchange discusses the future for Cullen Jenkins, whether or not Ike Taylor will stay in Pittsburgh, Brett Favre possibly mentoring Panthers rookie QB Cam Newton, Julio Jones' injury and more.
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May 15, 2011
NFL Power Rankings
Scout.com NFL experts recently weighed in and ranked each of the 32 teams from first to worst. Check out which teams are expected to flourish, and which are expected to flop, in 2011.
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May 15, 2011
TSX: Bears Notes & Quotes
The Sports Xchange discusses Mike Martz’s contract extension, the team’s familiarity with Gabe Carimi, George McCaskey’s new role with the team, Nathan Enderle and more.
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May 14, 2011
Scratch These Free Agents
In order to have a football in 2011, it’s looking more and more like the NFL will operate under 2010 rules. This means a substantial portion of potential free agents will come off the market.
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May 13, 2011
Undrafted: Cornerbacks
Just because a prospect isn't drafted doesn't mean he can't be an NFL player. When the lockout is lifted, Chicago will be in a fierce race to sign a number of these undrafted free agents.
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May 13, 2011
Undrafted: Offensive Line
Just because a prospect isn't drafted doesn't mean he can't be an NFL player. When the lockout is lifted, Chicago will be in a fierce race to sign a number of these undrafted free agents.
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May 12, 2011
TSX: Bears Draft Overview
The Bears filled needs in the trenches, added depth at other positions and took a big-time flier in this year’s draft. The Sports Xchange offers insights into all five of Chicago’s 2011 draft picks.
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May 12, 2011
Lockout Benefits Veteran Players
With the likelihood NFL franchises will be subjected to condensed preparatory time for the start of the season, experience and familiarity take on a renewed and significant importance.
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May 11, 2011
Undrafted: Offensive Skill Positions
Just because a prospect isn't drafted doesn't mean he can't be an NFL player. When the lockout is lifted, Chicago will be in a fierce race to sign a number of these undrafted free agents.
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May 10, 2011
Lockout Lessons
The NFL lockout has offered several reminders of past truths and even a new-age angle or two – be careful what you tweet, for example. Len Pasquarelli delves into the ongoing lessons.
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May 09, 2011
North Drafts: Worst to First
After digesting the big picture for the last week, Scout.com's team publishers and NFL Scouting's Michael DiJulio provide their insight on the NFC North drafts. Which team fared worst, which team fared best and what picks got us talking? Find out in this four-part series.
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May 09, 2011
The Role of a Sixth Rounder
The Bears drafted former West Virginia linebacker J.T. Thomas in the sixth round of this year’s draft. Is he destined for special teams duty or does he have the potential to play defense?
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May 09, 2011
TSX: Around the League (Part II)
Even though the lockout is still in effect, there is still plenty to talk about in the NFL. Len Pasquarelli of The Sports Xchange discusses all of the news from around the league.
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May 08, 2011
TSX: Around the League (Part I)
Even though the lockout is still in effect, there is still plenty to talk about in the NFL. Len Pasquarelli of The Sports Xchange discusses all of the news from around the league.
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May 08, 2011
Middle Linebackers Becoming Rare Breed
In Chicago, the middle linebacker position has been manned by multiple Hall of Famers. Yet if the popularity of 3-4 defenses continues to pick up steam, those days could be a thing of the past.
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May 07, 2011
Re-Doing the Bears Draft
At Bear Report, we’re giving the Bears a draft do-over. Let’s take a look at what the 2011 class could have looked like had Chicago followed a different strategy that fills more needs.
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May 06, 2011
Making Sense of Enderle
The reaction to the Bears’ fifth-round selection of quarterback Nathan Enderle has been emphatic. While many question the pick, there may be a method to Chicago’s madness.
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May 06, 2011
From the Magazine: Ruskell's Resume
In this sneak preview from the Bear Report summer magazine issue, we look back at the Bears' new director of player personnel Tim Ruskell and his history as an orchestrator of NFL drafts.
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May 05, 2011
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