Category Archives: Chicago Bears

Carimi May Struggle and Other Points of View

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Neil Hayes at the Chicago Sun-Times writes that the Bears shouldn’t rush conditioning players in training camp.  He uses the example of defensive end Al Harris, who held out during the 1985 Super Bowl year and then tried to … Continue reading →

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Corey Wootton Talk and Other Points of View

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert doesn’t think the Hall of Fame game is going to happen if an agreement isn’t reached until July 21 (as has been reported).  It says here that its a nationally televised game with … Continue reading →

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Lambeau Should Be a Nice, Family Place This Year and Other Points of View

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Bears Fred Mitchell at the Chicago Tribune talks about J’Marcus Webb‘s potential move to left tackle.  I hope the coaching staff is right on this one.  Not many people outside of Chicago think Webb can do this job and I … Continue reading →

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Will Olin Kreutz Attract Attention in the Free Agent Market?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Most Bear fans (and apparently team officials) believe that Bears center Olin Kreutz will likely be a Bear next year.  But Sean Jensen at the Chicago Sun-Times suggests that another team may take a run at Kreutz. “First, without OTAs … Continue reading →

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Former Bears Safety Plank Obviously Not Feeling the Love and Other Points of View

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Lots of Bears news so there isn’t anything from the “Elsewhere” category today. ESPN‘s NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert pays Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett a nice compliment as e evaluates the division: “Best hands, Earl Bennett: The NFC North … Continue reading →

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Adam Schefter: Ochocinco a Possibility for the Bears

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tom Shannon

ESPN‘s Adam Schefter thinks Chad Ochocinco could end up being a Chicago Bear: “I also wouldn’t completely dismiss the possibility of Chad Ochocinco landing [in Chicago], since Cincinnati is not expected to pay him $6.25 million this season. I will … Continue reading →

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Greg Gabriel Thinks Wootton Will Step Up After Recovery from Knee Problems

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Former head of college scouting for the Bears Greg Gabriel looks at second year players to watch out for this season.  He highlights Bears defensive end Corey Wootton: “Wootton was the Bears fourth-round pick a year ago. Going into his … Continue reading →

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Terrelle Pryor Suffers Most From First Bad Decision

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the National Football Post has this interesting comment on the spring ratings amongst the players who were possibilities for the supplemental draft: “Cornerback Janoris Jenkins was the highest rated cornerback among all senior prospects and was rated … Continue reading →

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Bears Will Probably Continue to Try to Have Training Camp Away From Chicago

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune explains why the Bears still have training camp in southern Illinois: “While only half of the teams in the league go away for training camp, the Bears remain committed to the experience for a … Continue reading →

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The Return to 2009 Unrestricted Free Agency. What Does It Mean for the Bears?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune thinks the Bears might have a problem if, as expected, the new free agency rules revert back to 2009 rules.  Under those conditions players with four or more years of service will be unrestricted … Continue reading →

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