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Day 1 Fireworks – Williams Delivers Excitement & Eagerness for Start of Camp: While catching the “Breaking News” on one of our favorite contributing sites, ChicagoBears.com, the signing update of 1st round pick and franchise left tackle Chris Williams, an enthusiastic joy and thrill began to hit me, a sense of relief fell upon me [...]

On Time with an Important Decision: Chris Williams is a man who cashes in on his vows, a man who you can take his word to the bank – count on it! In this case, he came through like he said he would this afternoon, as he agreed to a five-year deal. Williams [...]

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 [...]

Round 2 Of A 21 Question Series From Site Editor Russ Loede To Columnists Eric Cook & Ron Norman
8. Site Editor Russ Loede: Are we going to regret passing both DeSean Jackson (Cal) and Limas Sweed (Texas) in the 2nd Round? Both were considered 1st round talents, possessing the speed to stretch the [...]

Part 1 Of 3:  21 Questions From Site Editor Russ Loede To Columnists Eric Cook & Ron Norman
1.  Site Editor Russ Loede: Convince Bears fans Chris Williams was the right choice.  Personally, I am not sold on Williams, I wanted to trade down and select either Rashard Mendenhall or [...]

Well, now that the smoke has begun to clear, and the dust is settling, I think it is timethat I begin to grade the Bears Draft.
I think there are two key points of critical criteria you need to look at when initially grading the draft:
1) Were needs met at critical positions?
2) Was there good [...]

Impressed: Well since I was making such a “big deal” about drafting OL early & often, and making such a push for Chris Williams, I guess I have to say the “big ugly” from Vandy is my favorite choice. Although Matt Forte was a solid pick as well. I guess I was a [...]

The Bears had five picks in Round 7 and went with three offensive players and two defensive players.
1(208) Ervin Baldwin a 6′2″ 270 lb Defensive End Michigan State.
15(222) Chester Adams 6′4″ 335 lb guard from Georgia.
36(243) Joey Larocque a 6′2″ 226 lb Linebacker from Oregon State.
40(247) Kirk Barton a 6′5″ 310 Tackle from [...]

Question Marks Surround, Yet Talent’s Undoubted: With their 5th round selections Chicago acquired depth on both sides of the ball, obtaining two prospects with tons of talent, yet possessing questions concerning durability that need to be answered.
WIth their first Pick in round 5 (142) the Bears select Zackary Bowman a 6′2″ 200-pound Cornerback [...]

The Bears first pick of day two (70) is Earl Bennett a 6′0″ 209 lb Wide receiver out of Vanderbilt.
Here is a scouting report from NFL.com:
“Well-built athlete for the position. … Good overall musculature with a proportionate build throughout. … Good initial quickness off the snap. … Good burst in and out of his routes. [...]