Bears Gab

• Home
• about us
• Bears Tickets

Archive for February, 2008

Bears Banter Exclusive: Special Off-Season Edition Vol. 3 - Part 2 of 2

BearsGab.com Editor Russ Loede Talks “Bear Necessities” With Our Expert Analyst, Columnist Eric Cook As He Answers 12 “Intriguing Questions”
14. Is Chicago’s front office dealing with their players/free agents considering the amount of salary cap room available (30 Mil) the right way? Why extend contracts before dealing with expiring contracts?
In this case [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Feb 29 2008

“Face Of Chicago” Worthy Of Extension: Urlacher Deserves New Deal Despite Injury Concerns

“The Face Of Chicago” Is Looking To Cash In The Right Way (Paid His Dues, Playing Through Every Obstacle) Despite His Recent Back/Neck Problems:
Recovery/Talks: LB Brian Urlacher has been in discussion with the Bears to further his contract beyond 2011, according to the Chicago Tribune. The recovery process from minor neck surgery has [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Feb 29 2008

Interest In Briggs Halts: LB Williams and WR Johnson To Visit

NEW - Don’t Count Out Briggs Coming Back Just Yet: It has not taken linebacker Lance Briggs to line up suitors for his services now that he is officially on the free-agent market. Today’s Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Briggs has four teams expressing interest in his services - Tampa Bay, San Francisco (signed OLB [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Feb 29 2008

Bears Banter Exclusive: Special Off-Season Edition Vol. 2 - Part 1 of 2

BearsGab.com Editor Russ Loede Talks “Bear Necessities” With Our Expert Analyst, Columnist Eric Cook As He Answers 13 “Burning Questions”
Bears Banter: Part 1 of 2:
1. I like the job GM Jerry Angelo did in signing Rex to a one year deal. Tell Bears fans what to expect with #8. Give us [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Feb 29 2008

Bears Looking to Rebound in 2008


Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

The Choice Is Yours Lance: Briggs To Sign With Bears Or 49ers

On-Going Briggs Saga Heating Up: Numerous reports continue to stir while the pot is heating up as rumors and “inside sources” have either Chicago in good position to keep their All-Pro LB; with some reporting the exact opposite, having said it is almost as good as a done deal with Briggs heading to SF. Which [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Feb 28 2008

Source: Bears Offer Berrian Five Years; $25 Million

Bears wide out Bernard Berrian is on the verge of being a free agent tomorrow, but that is not stopping the Bears from trying to keep the receiver. Today’s Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the Bears are not going to lose Berrian without a fight, as they have offered him a reported five-year deal worth [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

TE Clark Inks Extension: Orton Gets 1-Year Treatment, Gould Next In Line

 
Two TE Sets At A Premium: Bears and TE Desmond Clark agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2010 season. He’s been one of the better TE’s in the league the past two seasons, consistently averaging 13.2 yards per catch—most among NFL tight ends. Teaming up with the young ‘n versatile Greg Olsen, Clark [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Feb 26 2008

Bears Keep #8, More Debate: Up Next - Another QB Controversy

Will The Real #8 Please Stand Up: Some may be surprised (Turnover-prone, mistake-filled gunslinger), some may say why are they sticking with Rex once again (Haven’t you seen enough), taking a risky stand next to an inconsistent QB is dangerous they say, handing another shot to an underachiever who got injured (Nothing new) and [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Feb 23 2008

Who’s In and Who’s Out: Bears GM Speaks Out

1 Veteran Leader Stays, The Other Goes:
Standout safety Mike Brown, a difference maker when healthy, looks like he will stay put, as the Bears front office say they will keep him in their defensive backfield, a position that was fragile in ‘07, while also issuing out Ruben Brown’s walking papers in another busy [...]

Posted by Russ Loede on Feb 22 2008