Tommie Harris’ wife on life support
The wife of former Bears Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris is on life support and fighting for her life, a family friend told the Sun-Times. Harris wife, Ashley, is 29 years old and she suffered either a stroke or brain aneurism, said family friend Bill Horn.
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Wife of former Bear Tommie Harris fighting for her life
The wife of former Bears Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris is on life support and fighting for her life, a family friend told the Sun-Times. Harris wife, Ashley, is 29 years old and she suffered either a stroke or brain aneurism, said family friend Bill Horn. “We are holding on for a miracle,” Horn said. Ashley is in a hospital in Oklahoma and some of Harris’ former Bears...
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Tag You’re It: Matt Forte to Remain a Bear
After a season of speculation as to the future of Chicago Bears star running back Matt Forte an answer has emerged. The Bears will Franchise Tag Forte if a long-term deal can’t be reached. The move was suggested by Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips on Tuesday when he told ESPN radio in Chicago that “We’d like to work out a long-term deal with Forte, but as (Bears general...
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The Chicago Bears Future: Could it Include DeSean Jackson?
Could anyone have predicted that the Chicago Bears would finish 2011 with an 8-8 record and on the outside looking in of the NFL playoffs? Yep. I did. The Bears came into the season with question marks on the offensive line and at wide receiver. Oddly enough, those were some of the same questions that plagued them throughout 2010 and little was done in the abbreviated off...
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January 03, 2012
Long-time trainer Bream leaving Bears
Long-time Chicago Bears trainer Tim Bream is leaving the organization after 19 seasons to take a similar position at Penn State, his alma mater. Bream will finish up his Bears duties early next week, and begin the Penn State job under new Nittany Lions coach Bill O’Brien on Wednesday, according to sources. Bream has been head athletic trainer with the Bears [...]
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Bear Breakdown: Cornerback Position
2011 was a solid season for the Bears cornerbacks, atleast for the most part.
The cornerbacks as a whole posted 12 interceptions. D.J. Moore led the way with four interceptions.
Charles Tillman had three, while forcing four fumbles. He has been one of the most consistent ball strippers in the NFL.
He now has 28 in nine years in the league.
The question right now for the Bears is...
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Longtime Bears Trainer Tim Bream Leaving For Penn State
Tim Bream, who has been a trainer with the Chicago Bears for 19 years, is leaving the team to join his alma mater Penn State, according to the Bears. Bream, a native of Gettysburg, Pa., and an alumnus of Penn State, is scheduled to start Wednesday. I know him through NFL circles and through some people here at Penn State, Penn State football coach Bill OBrien, former the offensive...
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Trainer Bream leaving Bears for Penn State job
Tim Bream, who has been a trainer with the Chicago Bears for 19 years, is leaving the team to join his alma mater Penn State, according to the Bears.
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What will the Bears' offense look like in '12?
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This week has brought some closure to the coaching staff searches but also raised a lot of questions; why Jeremy Bates after he was at first eliminated before the search began? And why didn't he get the passing game coordinator title? Then even more questions were raised, like can Mike Tice even call passing plays? Does Tice even know what...
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Can Bears snare WR playmaker?
The third in an occasional series evaluating the Chicago Bears position-by-position with the free agency period and NFL draft approaching. Today, the wide receivers….. The lack of big-time playmakers handicapped the offense and must be rectified for the Bears to return to the playoffs. It can be argued that the club needs to add a minimum of two, perhaps three [...]
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Who is oldest player in Bears history?
Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.
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Did You Know? 2/10/12
With 30 interceptions in nine seasons with the Bears, Charles Tillman is eight behind all-time leader Gary Fencik (38).
The only other players with more picks than Tillman are Richie Petitbon (37) and Donnell Woolford (32).
Jake Perper is the owner and head writer for Bearsbacker.com. He is also the Chicago Bears writer for NFLTouchdown.com. Follow him on Twitter, @Bearsbacker...
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Position coach key to Cutler's success
Former NFL safety Matt Bowen thinks the addition of new Bears quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates will provide a huge boost for quarterback Jay Cutler.
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Bennett among the honorees at benefit
Bears receiver Earl Bennett will be among the honorees at the 24th annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards Monday night at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.
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Chicago Bears ‘Ultimate Franchise Player’ Selection
This is the latest post in Kurt’s continuing series to identify the NFL’s Ultimate Franchise Player of All-Time. For an explanation of his methodology for choosing each franchise’s ultimate franchise player, and then how you and he will choose the NFL’s Ultimate Franchise Player from that list, click here.
To see all the category page for this series, of which there will...
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Bears, Giants are close, but there is some separation
If the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants are the last two Super Bowl champions, how far away can the Bears be? The Bears were NFC North champions ahead of the Packers in 2010 and battled the Packers to the end in the NFC Championship Game even with Caleb Hanie playing most of the second half. The Giants were below the Bears in every NFL power ranking with six games left in the...
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Bear Breakdown: Safety Position
The Bears spent most of the 2011 season looking for continuity at the safety position.
They used five different safeties at the position and used over eight different combinations.
Veteran Chris Harris disappointed enough to be released after returning in 2010 for his second stint.
Major Wright showed flashes, but struggled at times to stay healthy. Staying healthy seems to be a...
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The Bears Den: February 9, 2012
Bears hire Holt as offensive line coach Mayer: Possessing all the qualities that Lovie Smith was seeking in an offensive line coach, Tim Holt was hired Wednesday by the Bears to fill that position.
Rosenbloom: Cutler likes Bates hire Good news: No Cutler F-bombs at new QB coach.
Bears GM Phil Emery was a leader among Midshipmen Jensen: Despite a nontraditional route to his current...
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Chicago Bears Should Target WR's In Free Agency, Not Draft
With NFL Free Agency just over a month away teams are starting to plan whom they will try and sign to upgrade their rosters.
The Chicago Bears' biggest need is a true No. 1 wide receiver. Lucky for the Bears there are plenty of them available to sign.
New General Manager Phil Emery will have to address many positions for this Bears team in order to upgrade a roster that...
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Cavallari defends Gisele for sticking up for her man
Kristin Cavallari tipped her stylish cap to Gisele Bundchen.
Cavallari, who is the fiancee of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, defended Mrs. Tom Brady for her assessment following the Super Bowl.
"Kind of loving how Gisele stuck up for her man," Cavallari tweeted on Monday.
"I agree it's not cool to throw teammates under the bus," the former television...
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What is outlook for Bears future?
Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.
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Garza, Melton land on "All-Joe" team
Bears center Roberto Garza and defensive lineman Henry Melton were recently selected to USA Today's 20th annual 'All-Joe' team, which honors unsung NFL players who have never been voted to a Pro Bowl.
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Bears’ Roy Williams drop lawsuit against Miss Texas Brooke Daniels
Chicago Bears wideout Roy Williams was a HORRIBLE signing by a front office known for making some really dumb NFL personnel moves. Especially when you consider his contract is for $2.5 million. Although he sucks at catching footballs, at least Williams did the right thing in dropping his lawsuit against ex-girlfriend and Miss Texas 2009 Brooke Daniels.
The suit was over the missing...
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Bears hire Holt for offensive line coach position
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears have hired Tim Holt as their offensive line coach.
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During his time in Annapolis, Bears GM Phil Emery was a leader among Midshipmen
Shortly after Navy hired him as running backs coach in 1995, Ken Niumatalolo chatted with a player in the Midshipmen’s expansive sports-conditioning facility. Soon, a tall, sturdy man approached them and politely interrupted. “Very stern and direct, he said, ‘Don’t talk to the players during their lift. They’re focused,’ ” Niumatalolo recalled. “There was a focus...
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