While the team is straightening out its offensive line problems there may be more of a concern on the defensive side of the line, as the status of All-Pro standout Tommie Harris remains a bit of a mystery for Week 1 at Indianapolis. Defensive struggles now a Big Deal without the “Real Deal”: In order [...]
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Tommie Harris’ Availability Doubted
Bears Receive OL Help: Trade for Guard Buenning, Practice Squad For CB Bowman
Buenning for Griese: The Chicago Bears obtained a boost on the offensive line today, as they traded for Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Dan Buenning. Buenning, a ’05 4th round selection out of Wisconsin, is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in ’06 against Dallas on Thanksgiving night. The former Badger seems to be healthy: [...]
Bears Name Team Captains, Hester Starting WR
Chicago Bears 2008 Team Captains Set For Week 1 @ Indy: Offense: 1. QB Kyle Orton 2. Center Olin Kreutz Defense: 1. LB Brian Urlacher 2. Safety Mike Brown Special Teams: Long Snapper Patrick Mannelly Other News: The Windy City Flyer and Brandon Lloyd have been named starting wide receivers. Quick Analysis: I rather have [...]
53-Shuffle: Bears Defensive Evaluation
August 31st, 2008 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Bear Insight, Features, Inside The Bears, Main, News, Opinions, Rookies, Roster Defensive Line: I understand the recent injuries of the defensive tackles, the inability to stop the run up the middle, and the lack of a second force inside next to Tommie Harris, but why keep a total of nine linemen on D – 2 more than on the offensive side of the ball? Overall, I [...]
Hester, Bears Agree to Four-Year Contract Extension
July 27th, 2008 Matt Loede Posted in Bear Insight, Inside The Bears, Main, News, Off Season Moves, Opinions, Signings, Training Camp (Revised by Site Editor Russ Loede) Windy City Flyer Signed Through 2013: The Bears and return stud/WR Devin Hester have agreed to a four-year extension. The new contract features a maximum value of $40 million to along with $15 million in guaranteed money. The deal includes escalators of $10 million in each of the [...]
Camp’s Intriguing Grand Opening: Hester Holdout, QB Coin Toss, PUP List
July 23rd, 2008 Russ Loede Posted in Bear Insight, Features, Inside The Bears, Main, Opinions, Position Battles, Preview, QB Controversy, Training Camp 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 [...]
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No Comments »Franchise Left Tackle Stays True To Word: Williams Inks 5-Year Deal, $10M Guaranteed
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 was chosen [...]
Bears Sign Four, Including Starting RB
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 [...]
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