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Promise and Fear Surrounds the Bears in 2009
The offseason is an odd time to be a football fan. During these last months, we have had a fair share of news to hold us over, but what we all long for is that first snap of the season. I for one, will smile ear to ear when on Sunday Night Football the Chicago [...]
Favre to Un-Retire….Again?
By the looks of things it seems the Bears’ arch nemesis Brett Favre will yet again come out of retirement to play another year. Brett Favre is rumored to meet with Vikings head coach and hunting buddy Brad Childress this week about a possible return to the NFC north. Reports from...
Bears Release Running Back Tyrell Fenroy
The Chicago Sun-Times Tuesday broke the news of a roster move for the Bears in the running game:
Tyrell Fenroy’s stay with the Bears lasted all of about a week. The Bears released the running back Tuesday afternoon. The undrafted free agent from Louisiana-Lafayette was one of...
Hester to Still Return Punts in 2009
Worried about Devin Hester not returning punts anymore? Don’t be. Coach Lovie Smith spoke out on the subject today, and said that he still plans on having the playmaker awaiting punts come the 2009 season. “Devin has the chance to score every time. If one of those [rookies...
Chicago Bears Draft Evaluation
Well, just about everyone I have encountered while researching the Bears draft have mentioned the Jay Cutler trade in their evaluation. I think that is fair, because let’s face it, it affected the draft.
Let me repeat something that I have mentioned before, I think it was...
Rookie WR Iglesias Makes an Early Impact at Mini-Camp
The Bears got their first look at some of their new players today at their first mini-camp of the spring/summer. One player that seemed to draw raves was new wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias. The rookie took charge in 7-on-7 drills, at one point making a niffty catch over the middle...
Become a Part of the Staff at BearsGab
Are you a die-hard Bears fan with a strong opinion? Have you ever dreamed of being a writer, or like posting about the Bears and their trials? Then your shot to do it is here, as BearsGab.com has a new look, and is looking for new writers for the 2009 offseason and beyond. [...]
Bears Ink Nine Undrafted Free Agents
The Bears have signed nine undrafted rookie free agents, including two linebackers and two offensive guards, the team announced today. The Bears’ rookie free agent class includes: linebackers Kevin Malast (Rutgers) and Mike Rivera (Kansas) as well as offensive guards Johan Asiata...
Former Bear Perry Upgraded to Fair Condition
From: AP
Former Bears defensive lineman William “The Refrigerator” Perry has been upgraded to fair condition in a South Carolina hospital. The 46-year-old Perry has been hospitalized for two weeks to deal with complications from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a chronic inflammation disorder...
The Last Three Picks
190th Al Afalava 5′-11″ 213 lb SS/FS from Oregon State. He played a lot in the box as a SS but the Bears feel that he could become a FS for the team. He has the tools with a 4.48 40 time, 40 in. vertical, and a 10′-5″ long jump. Al has had experience at [...]
Bears Add OLB
Hunter Hillenmeyer has been a great find since joining the team. Last season he was injured and missed three games. Another concern is that he has had problems trying to cover TE’s.
The Bears idea to solve this problem was to draft Marcus Freeman with the 154th pick. He is 6...
Johnny Knox Brings More Than Just Speed
After drafting Juaquin Iglesias, you had to wonder how long they would wait to take another WR. The answer is not long at all. The Bears used their 140th pick to get Johnny Knox.
Johnny Knox is a 5′-11″ 185lbs WR from Abilene Christian. He looked like an up and coming talent...
Small Size is Still a Big Pick
D.J.Moore is a 5′-8″ 192lbs CB from Vanderbilt. He is listed as a great value since Mel Kiper thought he might have had the potential to be taken in the second round. It looks like he will be a good man cover corner and should be able to be a contributor as soon as he [...]
Juaquin Iglesias is the New Bear WR
With Rashad Johnson and Ramses Barden gone, Juaquin Iglesias is a good pick. He could have been a second round pick, so at the 99th he should be a nice steal.
Juaquin Iglesias 6′-1″ 210 lb Oklahoma Sooner, was a solid performer leading his team in receptions in ‘...
No Surprise, a DE
New D-line coach Rod Marinelli must not have liked what he saw when he evaluated the Bears defensive line. The Bears used the 105th pick to get Henry Melton.
Henry Melton 6′-3″ 269 lbs from Texas, he is in the mold of what the Bears like in their defensive scheme. He is...
While the Division Gets Stronger the Bears Trade Down
With the 49th pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears traded their pick to the Seahawks for the 68th and 105th picks. While the Lions, Packers and Vikings all added players that should help them improve this season, Jerry Angelo decided to trade down.
The Lions and Packers both...
How’s Jumping Out of a Pool for Making a Splash?
Jerry Angelo has said that they will always look at defensive lineman. So to prove his point they went out and drafted one with their first pick (68th).
The Bears selected Jarron Gilbert 6′-5″ 288 lbs from San Jose St. He was listed as a DT but Angelo has already said...
Angelo and Bears Opt Out of the First Day with Trade
The Chicago Bears traded away their first round picks in 2009 & 2010 to the Denver Broncos for Quarterback Jay Cutler.
On Saturday, they traded away their only pick on the first day of the draft (#49) overall to Seattle for their third (#68) and fourth round(#105) picks. The...
Players and Positions to Watch
Everyone knows that the Bears need a WR to go along with their new QB. With their first pick being the 49th overall, the great question remains, is the WR still available at 49th worth passing on players at other positions of need?
I thought that as a way to point out some other ideas to [...]
Some Many Possibilities
Even though tomorrow is the draft, people are still talking about trading picks for players. ESPN reported that the Cardinals are willing to look at a 2nd round pick and a player in trade for Boldin. Another player on peoples minds is Braylon Edwards of the Browns.
I’m sorry...
Former Bear William “The Refrigerator†Perry in a South Carolina Hospital
Former Bears DL (and sometimes fullback and halfback) William “The Refrigerator” Perry is in a hospital in South Carolina. Here is the story from the Chicago Sun-Times:
William “The Refrigerator” Perry — the former defensive lineman who captured the hearts of Chicago Bears...
Bears Work Out Ball State OT Brewster
Keep your eye on Ball State offensive tackle Robert Brewster, who talked to the Bears and worked out for them a whopping three hours. Here is the report from the Chicago Tribune:
Bears offensive line coach Harry Hiestand put Ball State’s Robert Brewster through more than three...
The Draft I Would Like to See
With the Bears no longer having a first round pick, I thought I would re-evaluate my ideas about draft selections.
#49 (second round)-OG Duke Robinson
The reason I like this over a WR is that it would be an instant impact and would be the greatest value. He could greatly improve the...
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