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Archive for April, 2008

Bears Sign 10 Undrafted Free Agents

The Bears have announced the signing of ten free agents.
They are:  Coly Balaugh, T, Montana; Trey Brown, DB, UCLA; Joe Clermond, DE, Pittsburgh; David Faaeteete, DT, Oregon; Curtis Hamilton, WR, W. Kentucky; Caleb Hanie, QB, Colorado St.; Nick Hill, QB, S. Illinois; Shane Longest, K, St. Xavier, Leslie Majors, DB, Indiana, Nick Osborn, DE, San Diego [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 28 2008

2008 Bears Draft Headlines, Notes & Observations

Impressed: Well since I was making such a “big deal” about drafting OL early & often, and making such a push for Chris Williams, I guess I have to say the “big ugly” from Vandy is my favorite choice. Although Matt Forte was a solid pick as well. I guess I was a [...]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008

7th Round: Intrigue, Upside & Then Some

The Bears had five picks in Round 7 and went with three offensive players and two defensive players.
1(208) Ervin Baldwin a 6′2″ 270 lb Defensive End Michigan State.
15(222) Chester Adams 6′4″ 335 lb guard from Georgia.
36(243) Joey Larocque a 6′2″ 226 lb Linebacker from Oregon State.
40(247) Kirk Barton a 6′5″ 310 Tackle from [...]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008

5th Round: Team Chooses Bowman/Davis

Question Marks Surround, Yet Talent’s Undoubted: With their 5th round selections Chicago acquired depth on both sides of the ball, obtaining two prospects with tons of talent, yet possessing questions concerning durability that need to be answered.
WIth their first Pick in round 5 (142) the Bears select Zackary Bowman a 6′2″ 200-pound Cornerback [...]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008

Bears Day 2: Adding Depth, Mixing Offense/Defense

The Bears first pick of day two (70) is Earl Bennett a 6′0″ 209 lb Wide receiver out of Vanderbilt.
Here is a scouting report from NFL.com:
“Well-built athlete for the position. … Good overall musculature with a proportionate build throughout. … Good initial quickness off the snap. … Good burst in and out of his routes. [...]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008

Searching For WR Help, Bears Grab Another Commodore

In Need Of A Spark On Offense Team Picks Up Second Vanderbilt Product
Round 3
Ht: 5-11
Wt: 206
I can only assume that Earl Bennett would more than likely have not been drafted by the Bears if it was not for the intense scouting of teammate Chris Williams. In Bennett we get a guy that runs sharp and [...]

Posted by Ron Norman on Apr 27 2008

Will Bears Continue Offensive Trend Day 2?

I hope we so, there are still some players out there who can not only add depth to th Bears offense but possibly contribute. I would love to see The Bears go after WR Mario Manningham in this round if he is still there for us, and then another O-lineman: Roy [...]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 27 2008

Bears Day 1 Draft Grades

Rd 1 Chris Williams
Ht: 6-6
Wt: 317
College: Vanderbilt
Scouts say:
“Williams shows the athletic ability to be rated just below Jake Long. A smart player with sound technique, he really impressed NFL coaches and GMS at the Senior bowl. He will be at top 15 pick.”
Bottom line:
He is a versatile offensive lineman showing the ability to play both [...]

Posted by Ron Norman on Apr 26 2008

With The 14th Pick In The 2008 NFL Draft…

Is it Chris Williams? Jeff Otah? Or Ryan Clady?
I still go with Chris Williams, but with all the possibilities of teams trading up in the first round, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to Jerry Angelo trying to get involved somehow. I sincerely hope that we do not pick any other position [...]

Posted by Eric Cook on Apr 26 2008

Bears Blitz Volume 2

Listen To Bears Blitz Volume 2 Featuring Columnist Eric Cook & Site Editor Russ Loede As They Get Ready For The Draft, Preparing You For The All-Important Weekend, On-Going Saga With Contracts Of Tommie Harris/Brian Urlacher, And An Interesting Preview Of Your New Bears 2008 Regular Season Schedule.

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Posted by Russ Loede on Apr 23 2008