Archive for July, 2008
Report: Bears on the Verge of Signing First-Round Pick Williams
Today the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Bears are close to signing offensive tackle Chris Williams, their first-round draft pick. The paper quotes Williams’ agent Bill Johnson as saying “we have exchanged dialogue and proposals. I respect the Bears’ diligence in working toward a timely resolution, particularly with training camp right around the corner.” [...]
Sun-Times: New RB Jones May Start Year on PUP List
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the Bears may have to put newly signed RB Kevin Jones on PUP list to start the season. Jones, who signed a one-year deal with the Bears Tuesday, tore the ACL in his right knee back on December 23rd vs the Chiefs. He has been working hard to make [...]
Jones Added to Bears Backfield; Chicago Inks Former Lions Back
Kevin Jones is moving from one NFC North team to another, as today the former Lions back inked a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears, a team that could use a quality running back to help out their backfield. Jones spoke yesterday on NFL Radio, and talked about one team already offering him a deal. [...]
Where Does the Bears OLG Job Stand?
From: Pro Football Weekly Although it’s true that versatile Bears OL John St. Clair could give Terrence Metcalf a big-time run for his money in the battle for the team’s starting OLG job, we hear the Bears believe Metcalf will perform much better this season than he did late last season, when he was hampered [...]
Dead End Ahead: Road to Super Bowl Blocked By Lack of Offense
The “Rallying Cry” for the Chicago Bears in 2008: “TAMPA” You’ve heard this following line coined or phrased uttered before, often said to describe an over-matched team as they prepare to face the opponent that will truly and completely dismantle ‘em: “It was over before it even got started”. This is how I feel about [...]
Bears Sign Four, Including Starting RB
Front Page News – Forte Set To Fuel Fresh Start At Running Back: The Chicago Bears signed RB Matt Forte to a four-year deal today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. His agent had this to say: “We’re excited about Matt and understand he has a huge opportunity to step in and start.” “We [...]


July 21st, 2008
Matt Loede
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