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The Bears Need More Insurance Behind Cutler Than Just McCown
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has only made it through a full season once in his four seasons in the windy city.
He has started just 25 games the past two seasons (2011-2012) and miraculously started 15 games in 2010 despite being sacked a career-high 52 times.
We all know that injuries have plagued Cutler for a good part of his Bears career. In 2010, he missed the second...
2013 NFL Draft Recap, Chicago Bears Edition
The 2013 NFL Draft is officially over. The Chicago Bears drafted six players during the three-day draft period and signed 10 players who went undrafted on Saturday night.
Lets take a look at what these 16 players bring to the table for the Bears.
Round One, No. 20: Kyle Long, G, Oregon
As the best offensive linemen came off the board in the first round the Bears made a decision to...
2013 NFL Draft Results, Second Round: The Chicago Bears Select LB Jon Bostic
The Chicago Bears drafted linebacker Jon Bostic with the No. 50 selection in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
The Bears had a possibility to trade out of the second round, but they decided to stay put and take Bostic.
“We had a couple teams make offers. We didn’t see the value in their offers,” Bears GM Phil Emery said via Chicagobears.com.”
Bostic started at middle...
2013 NFL Draft Results, First Round: Chicago Bears Select Tackle Kyle Long
The Chicago Bears drafted guard/tackle Kyle Long with the No. 20 selection on the first night of the 2013 NFL Draft.
The Bears had been looking to possibly trade down in the draft. With San Francisco moving up to the No. 18 spot to draft S Eric Reid the possibilities for the Bears to move down diminished.
With linebackers Alec Ogletree, Manti Te’o, tight end Tyler Eifert, defensive...
2013 NFL Draft: A Final Look At The Top Needs For The Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are among the large group of NFL teams that are looking to trade down in Thursday night’s NFL Draft.
They only have five picks in the 2013 NFL Draft since they traded away two third round picks (2012, 2013) for former Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall and traded away a seventh round pick for former Bucs DT Brian Price last off-season.
Looking to move down and accumulate more...
2013 NFL Free Agency: The Bears Would Be Wise To Sign Idonije Before The Draft
Will DL Israel Idonije be back in the windy city in 2013? (Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP)
The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft starts Thursday night. The Chicago Bears have many needs heading into the draft among them is along the defensive line.
The defensive end position for the Bears is one that has pretty nice depth, but the defensive tackle position is lacking solid depth....
2013 NFL Draft: Exclusive Interview With DT Castro Masaniai
Montee Ball #28 of the Wisconsin Badgers is stopped by Castro Masaniai #98 of the Oregon State Beavers on September 8, 2012 at the Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon.(September 7, 2012 – Source: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images North America)
The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft starts Thursday night. All 32 teams are putting their final touches on their draft boards which includes...
2013 NFL Draft Preview: Bears Backer Mock Draft 1.0
The 2013 NFL Draft is just around the corner and many teams are putting some final touches on their draft boards.
The Chicago Bears will be working with only five picks after they traded away two third round selections (2012, 2013) for then Miami Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall last off-season.
They also traded their seventh round selection for Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Brian Price, who...
Evaluating The Chicago Bears 2013-2014 Schedule
All NFL team schedules were released on Thursday night. Here is the 2013-2014 Chicago Bears schedule.
Pre-season
Week One: Fri, Aug. 9, at Carolina Panthers, 8:00 p.m. ET.
Week Two: Thu, Aug. 15, v.s. San Diego Chargers, 8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN.
Week Three: Fri, Aug. 22, at Oakland Raiders, 10:00 p.m. ET.
Week Four: Thu, Aug. 29, v.s. Cleveland Browns, 8:00 p.m. ET.
Regular Season
Week...
Exclusive Interview: Bears T Jonathan Scott Is Very Excited To Be Back
The Chicago Bears re-signed T Jonathan Scott to a one-year deal on March 25th.
The 30-year old Texas product joined the Bears after Week One of the 2012 NFL season.
He went on to start seven games at right tackle replacing Gabe Carimi, who was eventually moved to right guard.
The seven-year veteran was drafted in the fifth round by the Detroit Lions in the 2006 NFL Draft. He spent...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Ink G Britton; Have “Standing Offer” For Idonije
The Chicago Bears announced the signing of guard/tackle Eben Britton to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
Britton was a second-round pick out of the University of Arizona by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009.
He said this following the Jaguars selecting him 39th overall in the draft (via NFL.com).
“I’m gonna be the greatest offensive tackle to ever play this game.”
The 25-year old...
Speak Up: Phil Emery On the State Of the Bears Heading Into the NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears started a voluntary three-day minicamp on Tuesday at Halas Hall. These will be the first practices under new head coach Marc Trestman.
The NFL allows teams who hired new head coaches to start their off-season program the first week of April. The Bears will hold one two-hour non-contact practice for the next three days.
Bears’ GM Phil Emery has his sights set on...
2013 NFL Off-Season: Brandon Marshall “Feels Great and Is Excited” For The Upcoming Season
Voluntary off-season workouts started last week for NFL teams and the NFL Draft is just around the corner on April 25.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall reeled in 118 catches for 1,508 yards and 11 touchdowns during his first season in the windy city. All of those were career highs for the 29-year old.
He became the first Bears receiver since Marty Booker (2002) to rack...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Ink Moore and Fluellen; Reportedly Are Interested In JaMarcus Russell
The Chicago Bears added two defensive linemen on Tuesday in Kyle Moore and Andre Fluellen. Both Moore and Fluellen agreed to one-year deals with the Bears.
Moore, 26 is a former fourth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009.
He appeared in 15 games in two seasons in Tampa Bay (2009-2010) making seven starts, 29 tackles and two fumble recoveries. Groin and knee injuries held...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Have Quietly Added Solid Depth This Off-Season
The Chicago Bears have quietly put together a very solid off-season. They added LT Jermon Bushrod and TE Martellus Bennett out of the gate on the first day of free agency.
Bennett, 26 has made 48 starts in five seasons, while Bushrod, 28, has made 62 starts in six seasons.
The Bears got two players who were needed desperately. A tall and speedy tight end like Bennett who can stretch...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Ink Safety Tom Zbikowski To A One-Year Deal
The Chicago Bears announced today that safety Tom Zbikowski has been signed to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum of $715,000.
Zbikowski is entering his sixth season in the NFL. He was drafted in the third round in 2008 out of Notre Dame by the Baltimore Ravens.
A Chicago native, Zbikowski attended Buffalo Grove High School where he starred as a quarterback and safety.
In...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Add Veteran D.J. Williams To Replace Brian Urlacher
It didn’t take long for the Chicago Bears to find Brian Urlacher’s replacement. On Friday, the Bears announced that D.J. Williams was signed to a one-year deal.
The deal is worth $900,000 and isn’t guaranteed, but Williams can earn up to $1.75 in 2013 after a series of roster bonuses.
Williams spent all nine of his NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos playing inside and outside...
Not A Proper Goodbye: Bears Have Big Hole At Linebacker With Urlacher Officially Gone
13 seasons, 180 starts, 1,779 tackles, 41.5 sacks, 22 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles, 16 fumble recoveries and two defensive touchdowns.
That’s what soon to be first ballot Pro Football Hall Of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher contributed in his time with the Chicago Bears.
The Bears announced late Wednesday that they were unable to reach a new deal with the eight time Pro Bowl...
2013 NFL Off-Season: Bears RB Matt Forte Not Pleased With New NFL Rule Change
NFL owners and club officials voted Wednesday on a new rule for offensive players eliminating contact with the crown of the helmet.
The rule change comes at a time when safety concerns is at an all-time high in the NFL.
On Sunday when Bears starting RB Matt Forte first heard about the possibility of the rule change he was flat out upset.
“The proposed rule change for RB’s might...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Add DE McBride Could Signal Idonije’s Departure
The Chicago Bears announced the signing of veteran DE Turk McBride on Wednesday.
McBride signed a one-year deal a day after he visited Halas Hall.
The six-year veteran was drafted in the second round in 2007 by the Kansas City Chiefs.
He spent two seasons in Kansas City appearing in 25 games making 10 starts. In 2007, he played the entire season at defensive tackle, but he was moved...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Looking At TE Maneri and DE McBride
After the Bears added two marquee players in TE Martellus Bennett and LT Jerome Bushrod last week they have been rather quiet in terms of free agency.
They re-signed CB Zack Bowman and DT Nate Collins to one-year deals late last week as well.
Since they don’t have much to salary cap space to work with ($5.6 million left according to league sources) they have to be careful how they...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Must Add Depth At LB Even If Urlacher and Roach Are Retained
More likely than not Brian Urlacher and Nick Roach will be re-signed. Roach seems more likely to be back at this point than the 34-year old Urlacher, but both could be donning a Chicago Bears uniform come the 2013 season.
ESPNChicago.com reported that the Bears want to bring Roach back and have interest in talking with Urlacher on a new contract.
Even if the Bears opt to bring back...
Report: Bears LT J’Marcus Webb Arrested For Possession Of Marijuana
According to a report from KFVS-TV, Chicago Bears’ LT J’Marcus Webb was arrested late Sunday evening in Pulaski County, Illinois for possession of a controlled substance, cannabis, and paraphernalia.
The 24-year old paid $500 of a $5,000 bond on Monday afternoon and was released from jail.
He will be back in court sometime in March according to Pulaski County sheriff Randy Kern...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Must Re-Sign Idonije and Melton This Off-Season
The Chicago Bears have some key free agents this off-season, two of which play on the defensive line.
18 of the 19 Bears’ free agents are unrestricted. GM Phil Emery has said DE Israel Idonije, G Lance Louis, T Jonathan Scott will likely be first in line for new deals.
Defensive tackle Henry Melton appears is if he will be back next season likely being stamped with the franchise...
Speak Up: Marc Trestman Talks Draft Strategy and Much More at NFL Combine
Head coach Marc Trestman of the Chicago Bears addresses the media at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 21 in Indianapolis, Ind. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)
New Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman talked to the media at the 2013 NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday.
Here’s a brief summary of his Q&A session with the media.
On how the last few weeks have...
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