February 28th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Expect Bears To Address Defensive Tackle Position Via Draft Bears GM Jerry Angelo stuck to his proclamation last Friday, concerning the NFC North Champions’ agenda to issue a bevvy of roster changes this week. The club went ahead Monday, letting go of former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris; while ending the deals of linebacker [...]
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Manning Says “No” To Bears Two-Year Extension
ESPN.com reports that Bears safety Danieal Manning has turned down an extension offer. Bears safety Danieal Manning rejected an extension offer during the season worth $6 million over three years, with $2 million guaranteed, according to NFL sources, but last week the team extended him an original-compensation tender. Without a salary cap and CBA, Manning [...]
Bears Won’t Commit to Caleb Hanie as the Teams Backup QB in 2011
National Football Post reports that the Bears have yet to commit to Caleb Hanie as the teams primary backup QB in the 2011 season. Bears went out and got Todd Collins a couple weeks before last season started, in part, because Mike Martz didn’t believe in Caleb Hanie as a backup to Jay Cutler. Collins [...]
Bears Plan To Re-Sign C Olin Kreutz
In addition to signing head coach Lovie Smith to a two-year extension, the Chicago Bears are looking to re-sign veteran center Olin Kreutz, Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune reports. Kreutz, who turns 34 in June, has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bears, who selected him out of the University of Washington in [...]
Bears Lock Up Lovie Smith for Two More Seasons
The Bears and head coach Lovie Smith agreed to terms Friday on a two-year contract extension through the 2013 season. “I have the best job in the National Football League. I’ve said that every time I’ve been asked, and to get a chance to continue to coach here is special,” Smith said while attending the [...]
Olsen Wants to Stay a Bear; Entering the Final Year of His Deal
Greg Olsen caught the first touchdown in the Bears divisional playoff win over the Seahawks, but his future with the Bears remains cloudy as he is set to enter the final year of his rookie deal, and he wants to stay with the Bears. Bears tight end Greg Olsen is entering the final year of [...]
New Sideline Concussion Evaluation to be Adopted by NFL
In a release on Wednesday, the NFL says it will use a new sideline test to determine concussions next season according to the Associated Press. The details will be announced in Indianapolis on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine. The new test will include a checklist of symptoms, a limited neurological evaluation and a balance [...]
Lovie Steps Up to Defend Cutler’s Leadership
In a Q&A with readers on the Bears’ official website, head coach Lovie Smith fielded a question about quarterback Jay Cutler’s leadership abilities, which by many fans has been thrown out like a pair of cheap skis. As expected, Lovie came to the QB’s defense. “I think he’s been a great leader,” Smith said. “First [...]
