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As Good As Gould: Bears Secure Kicker Through 2013

The most accurate place kicker in Bears history is staying put.
Robbie Gould signed a five-year contract extension Monday that will allow the kicker to stay in the Windy City through the 2013 season.
Money Talks:  Gould Finally Got An Answer To His Request As The Bears Rewarded Him With A Contract Extension Worth Up To $15.5 […]

Posted by Russ Loede on May 12 2008

Angelo Says Benson Not Going to Be Released

Despite the issues that surround running back Cedric Benson with his latest arrest, GM Jerry Angelo says that cutting the former first-round back are not in the cards. “There’s no plans to cut him,” he said to the Daily Herald. “I’m a little surprised it’s an everyday story, but unfortunately it is and […]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 11 2008

Bears Sign RB Lawrence, Release Oshinowo, Jones

Bears released defensive tackle Babatunde Oshinowo and guard Mike Jones yesterday. Oshinowo was elevated to the Bears’ active roster for the final three games of last season and played in one contest. He signed with Chicago in Week Two of last season. Oshinowo has recorded two tackles in two career games since […]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 08 2008

Bears Cut Underachieving Archuleta

Better Sooner Rather Than Later - Don’t Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out!
With Intriguing Talents Like Kevin Payne & Craig Steltz Waiting For The Opportunity To Get On To The Field - The Time Was Now, And The Move Was Inevitable: 3 Things came to mind when I first heard about this […]

Posted by Russ Loede on May 06 2008

Lovie Smith Is Disappointed With Cedric Benson


Posted by Matt Loede on May 05 2008

Bears’ Benson Vows To Fight Charges

Cedric Benson will fight charges of boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest stemming from a Saturday night incident in Texas.  Officials near Austin arrested Benson on Lake Travis after a random safety inspection.  Lower Colorado River Authority officials pepper-sprayed Benson after claiming he failed a sobriety test on a boat.  But Benson told the “Chicago […]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 05 2008

Benson Arrested, Sprayed and Dragged After Failing Sobriety Test on a Boat

It has not been the best of years for Bears RB Cedric Benson, and now things appear to be getting worse. The former first-round draft pick was arrested in Austin, TX after failing a sobriety test while operating a 30-foot boat. He then decided to resist arrest and had to be peppered spray, […]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 04 2008

Bears Sign 10 Undrafted Free Agents

The Bears have announced the signing of ten free agents.
They are:  Coly Balaugh, T, Montana; Trey Brown, DB, UCLA; Joe Clermond, DE, Pittsburgh; David Faaeteete, DT, Oregon; Curtis Hamilton, WR, W. Kentucky; Caleb Hanie, QB, Colorado St.; Nick Hill, QB, S. Illinois; Shane Longest, K, St. Xavier, Leslie Majors, DB, Indiana, Nick Osborn, DE, San Diego […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 28 2008

Bears 2008 Regular Season Schedule

Week 1 - September 7: Bears @ Indianapolis Colts (7:15, NBC)
Week 2 - September 14: Bears @ Carolina Panthers (Noon, FOX)
Week 3 - September 21: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Bears (Noon, FOX)
Week 4 - September 28: Philadelphia Eagles @ Bears (7:15, NBC)
Week 5 - October 5: Bears @ Detroit Lions (Noon, FOX)
Week 6 - October […]

Posted by Russ Loede on Apr 15 2008

RB Watch: Illini Standout Plans Halas Hall Appointment

Illinois Star Rashard Mendenhall Schedules Visit For Thursday At Halas Hall
 
You Knew It Was Coming: The hometown hero Rashard Mendenhall will finally visit Halas Hall on Thursday, joining the list of elite backs the Bears have already interviewed.
Rashard Speaks: “They’re my hometown team,” said Mendenhall, a Niles West graduate. “Growing up I […]

Posted by Russ Loede on Apr 08 2008