July 31st, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Fresh Extension Nearing? Charles Tillman, Lance Briggs, Brian Urlacher, Devin Hester, Jay Cutler. Bears general manager Jerry Angelo has a history of handling and rewarding his standout players in the appropriate manner, at the appropriate time. Next in line for a raise: versatile running back Matt Forte Forte reported to Bears camp on-time, avoiding a [...]
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Thoughts On Olin Kreutz; Day Two Training Camp Update
Middle Man No Longer In Chicago On Thursday, the Bears offered a one-year contract worth $3 million to Olin, who countered, with a one-year deal worth $5 million. In return, on Saturday, the Bears offered a final one-year, $4 million ultimatum which Olin didn’t take – causing the Bears to replace him with former Seahawks [...]
Bears sign C Chris Spencer; Moving on without Kreutz
Chris Spencer, Bears replacement center Lovie Smith has reported long-time center Olin Kreutz will not be returning this year. The two parties were not able to agree on contract terms. As a result, the Bears have picked up veteran center Chris Spencer. According to Brad Briggs of the Chicago Tribune, the Bears have signed Spencer [...]
DT Marcus Harrison Overweight, Can’t Practice
It appears that defensive tackle Marcus Harrison, indulged a little too much during the lockout and put on the extra pounds. He weighs in at a large 327 pounds, 11 pounds too heavy. He has failed his physical twice and now is not allowed to workout or practice with the team. Not arriving in shape [...]
Source: Bears Sighting WR Edwards; Kreutz Leaving?
Going all in for Jay Cutler? They already picked up one controversial wideout this free agency – the disgruntled Roy Williams. Now, the Bears are seeking to sign another tall target for Jay Cutler, albeit, a tall target with a tarnished reputation. Clearly, the front office of the Monsters of the Midway is attempting to [...]
Angelo must find a way to re-sign Kreutz
Bears GM, Jerry Angelo The effects of Olin Kreutz’s absence are now fully evident. After the Bears had their first real practice yesterday, the offense, primarily the O-line is not gelling well together. Kreutz is the focal point of the offensive line and without his presence, the offense cannot function cohesively. Jerry Angelo and the [...]
Bears Continue Spending Spree Signing RB Barber and DT Okoye
The Bears added a pair of discarded players on Saturday, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Amobi Okoye and running back Marion Barber, Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune reports. A 2007 first-round pick by the Texans, Okoye was not a fit in the Texans’ new 3-4 defense and, after no team was willing to [...]
Source: Bears, Special Teams Ace Corey Graham Reach Deal
Graham had a Pro Bowl-caliber 2010 campaign After swimming across the free agent waters, Corey Graham has sailed to shore, inking a new one-year contract with the Bears. For a moment, it seemed like the New Hampshire product would sign elsewhere, as he generated interest from several teams during the free agency process. After leading the team with [...]
