Archive for May, 2008

Urlacher Plays It Off Cool - Urlacher Addresses Media & Speaks About Contract Fiasco: “Not sure, possibly, maybe, yes, no - any of those answers you want,” those were the subtle, short & sweet explanations of Urlacher’s response concerning his participation for the upcoming OTA’s (Organized Team Activities). On the other hand, [...]

Moving Forward, Making Progress: While Urlacher Looks To Return To Good Terms Rookie TE Reaches Terms As Team Begins To Negotiate With Rookies For First Deals Veterans Still Working In Demanding New Deals
This Means Business - Urlacher Shows Up, Briggs Shocked: Brian Urlacher will attend the team’s mandatory three-day mini-camp and the serious [...]

In this latest edition of Gridiron Gabbin, site editor Matt Loede chats with Bears offensive lineman Roberto Garza. The pair have a discussion about the upcoming season for the Bears and how they can get back to the Super Bowl form of two years ago. They also discuss Garza’s involvement with Reebok and their new [...]

Heart & Soul of Defense Takes One for the Team: In a move to help the team and help himself, safety Mike Brown has agreed to restructure the final year of his five-year, $17 million contract. The 30-year-old has had an awful string of bad fortune, not being able to stay on the field [...]

Your Turn: Bears Blog Post Of The Week From “Blitz65” @ Bear Report (Chi.Scout.com)
What Has Changed During 2 Years: Comparison Of Bears Roster From ‘06 Super Bowl Team To This Season’s ‘08 Squad:
Team Outlook - Author’s View (Blitz65): Players from the 2006-2007 team that are no longer on the roster:
- RB Thomas [...]

Final Round Of A 21 Question Series From Site Editor Russ Loede To Columnists Eric Cook & Ron Norman
15.  Site Editor Russ Loede: The chances of 3rd round draft choice Marcus Harrison unseating either Dusty Dvoracek or Anthony Adams as the team’s starting DT next to All-Pro lineman “Real Deal” Tommie Harris before Bye Week?  [...]

The most accurate place kicker in Bears history is staying put.
Robbie Gould signed a five-year contract extension Monday that will allow the kicker to stay in the Windy City through the 2013 season.
Money Talks:  Gould Finally Got An Answer To His Request As The Bears Rewarded Him With A Contract Extension Worth Up To $15.5 [...]

Despite the issues that surround running back Cedric Benson with his latest arrest, GM Jerry Angelo says that cutting the former first-round back are not in the cards. “There’s no plans to cut him,” he said to the Daily Herald. “I’m a little surprised it’s an everyday story, but unfortunately it is and [...]