Archive for July, 2008

 
(Revised by Site Editor Russ Loede) Windy City Flyer Signed Through 2013: The Bears and return stud/WR Devin Hester have agreed to a four-year extension. The new contract features a maximum value of $40 million to along with $15 million in guaranteed money. The deal includes escalators of $10 million in each of the final [...]

Frequent End Zone Visitor Appears: Devin Hester has completed his untimely two-day vacation away from the gridiron and arrived at Olivet Nazarene University, reporting to camp earlier this Friday morning with high hopes of receiving a new contract. “Deep down inside I said, ‘This is my team’ and I felt bad not being here,” Hester [...]

Day 2 News & Notes: 1st round draft pick and future left tackle of the Chicago Bears Chris Williams left the field Thursday afternoon with what is being reported as back spasms (stiffness). Later in the day Williams commented on the injury:
“It’s good, it’s getting better, I spent a lot of time with [...]

Day 1 Fireworks - Williams Delivers Excitement & Eagerness for Start of Camp: While catching the “Breaking News” on one of our favorite contributing sites, ChicagoBears.com, the signing update of 1st round pick and franchise left tackle Chris Williams, an enthusiastic joy and thrill began to hit me, a sense of relief fell upon me [...]

Thursday July 24, Noon
Friday July 25, 3 PM
Saturday July 26, 7 PM @ Ward Field (ONU Campus)
Sunday July 27, 3 PM
Monday July 28, 3 PM
Tuesday July 29, 3 PM
Wednesday July 30, 7 PM @ Ward Field
Thursday July 31, 3 PM
Friday August 1, 7 PM @ SOLDIER Field
Saturday August 2 - OFF DAY
Sunday August 3, Noon
Monday [...]

Bears training camp has opened and the electrifying Devin Hester is a no show. Hester is still under his rookie contract where he is only averaging $500,000 over the remaining 2 years. Devin was supposed to enter camp as not only the ultimate return man but as a starting wide receiver. Without [...]

On Time with an Important Decision: Chris Williams is a man who cashes in on his vows, a man who you can take his word to the bank - count on it! In this case, he came through like he said he would this afternoon, as he agreed to a five-year deal. Williams [...]

Who will line up at Wide Receiver?
I have read reports of all of the following being in the mix: Marty Booker, Devin Hester, Rashied Davis, and Brandon Lloyd. I think this is a fair group to choose from since they represent the players with the most NFL experience, which isn’t saying much. [...]

The Bears open training camp in Bourbonnais today.  One of the faces missing from the practice field this afternoon will be first-round draft pick Chris Williams.  The rookie left tackle is one of seven first-round selections yet to sign a contract.  Brian Urlacher arrived at Olivet Nazarene University late last night on the heels of [...]

Focus From Controversy Off The Field Shifts To Its Usual Business On The Field: The Chicago Bears and standout LB Brian Urlacher have reached an agreement to put an end to the on-going heated discussions, as they have decided to rework a contract that had four years and close to $25.5 million left, with a [...]