June 30th, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Hunter Hillenmeyer says that he’s not sure if he’s going to return to the game once the labor deal gets done. He tells ESPN Chicago that it’s up to the doctors and other factors if he decides to try and play again. Hunter Hillenmeyer’s professional football career might be winding down, but the former Chicago [...]
Archive for June, 2011
Could the Bears Land Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco?
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Bears are determined to reel in a big wide receiver and he “wouldn’t completely dismiss the possibility” of Chad Ochocinco landing in Chicago this summer. Ochocinco counts as a big receiver in comparison to the Bears’ collection of small, quicker receivers. Other possibilities are tantalizing because they could weaken [...]
Urlacher Slams the Turf at Soldier Field; Isn’t Happy About London Trip
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was on ESPN1000 in Chicago Thursday morning by way of Kevin Seifert of ESPN. Urlacher gave his opinions on a number of topics. Bears president Ted Phillips said this spring that the he considers the grass at Soldier Field a home-field advantage. Urlacher said the Bears would be better off playing [...]
Bears With Interest in P Steve Weatherford
Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears are expected to pursue free agent punter Steve Weatherford this summer once the new CBA is signed. The Bears will let 37-year-old Brad Maynard walk after a 29th place finish in net average last season. Illinois alumnus Weatheford finished a more respectable 15th in net [...]
Tags: Felony Charges Dropped Against Ex-Bears RB Wolfe
Former Bears running back Garrett Wolfe no longer faces felony charges stemming from his May 22nd arrest at a Miami Beach, Florida, nightclub according to Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune. Wolfe originally was charged with retail theft, disorderly conduct, assault of a police officer and resisting an officer with violence after authorities said he [...]
Wuerffel Reportedly Battling Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Former Bears quarterback Danny Wuerffel is undergoing treatment for a potentially debilitating disease called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Desire Street Ministries, a nonprofit, faith-based organization with which Wuerffel works said in a statement last Wednesday that the former Heisman Trophy winner contracted the disorder from a stomach virus. Spokeswoman Sara Pace said Wuerffel initially was hospitalized in [...]
Cullen Jenkins a Fit for the Bears? He Could Cost $15 to 20 Mil Guaranteed on the Open Market
The Press-Gazette reports that Cullen Jenkins could get between 15 and 20 million in guaranteed money on the open market. The Bears could be a contender for his services, a great fit for a team that needs more help on the D-line. Defensive end Cullen Jenkins good bet to leave after the Packers made no [...]
