A bystander recently overheard me and a fellow Bears fan dissecting the Bears’ revolving door at safety and asked “Why are you guys obsessing about that position?” With the hairs on the back of my neck standing up and my fist clinched in fury, I rattled off…
The three consecutive injury-marred seasons by former playmaking All-Pro [...]
Pro Football Weekly reports that the Bears safety spot remains pretty interchangeable as of now:
The Bears’ situation at safety remains very fluid, with newly acquired Chris Harris and Danieal Manning continuing to spend most of the time with the first team at free and strong safety, respectively – not the other way around, which is [...]
It looks like the Danieal Manning camp has finally come to its senses, as PFT reports that the safety has inked his tender, which will pay him $1.176 million:
Danieal Manning has caved.
In March, agent Russel Hicks said that the Bears safety won’t be attending offseason workouts until he gets a contract worth more than the [...]
Danieal Manning was back with the team today, as he finally decided to do the right thing and come in with the club and practice:
Bears strong safety Danieal Manning is scheduled to attend his first voluntary workout of the offseason on Monday, according to agent Russel Hicks. “This was Danieal’s decision to come in and [...]
Some news and notes, courtesy of Bob LeGere over at the Daily Herald:
* Free safety Danieal Manning reclaims his starting job at free safety when the Chicago Bears take on the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. Manning’s recovery from a hamstring injury will be welcome in a Bears’ secondary that will have to face quarterback Ben [...]
Bears KR Danieal Manning returned five kickoffs for 179 yards, including an 83-yard return for a touchdown on the game’s opening kickoff, in the Bears’ 27-24 overtime win over the Saints on Thursday. Manning later had a 52-yard return that set up a Matt Forte touchdown. Manning leads the NFL with a 29.5-yard kickoff-return average.
* UPDATE * Former Lions and Cardinals free safety Terrence Holt has been signed to the active roster.
5th round draft choice Zack Bowman will have to wait again until next year to make an game-changing impact like he did Sunday against Minnesota, as the former Nebraska Cornhusker standout will now prepare for the ‘09 campaign [...]
Tillman and Vasher Appear Ready, Aim To Silence Loud and Roaring Lions Aerial Attack: Good news for the Bears Friday, as both starting corner backs fully participated in the team’s practice session. The recovering Charles Tillman (shoulder) and Nathan Vasher (hand) have to embrace themselves for Sunday afternoon’s NFC North battle against the Lions [...]
With McGowan (ankle) done this means Graham, not Manning, should receive full-time duty at nickel back. Just remember that Corey Graham was selected in the 5th round only one pick after starting strong safety Kevin Payne, who by the way is making his impression felt leading the team in tackles. Graham wowed the [...]
Who will line up at Wide Receiver?
I have read reports of all of the following being in the mix: Marty Booker, Devin Hester, Rashied Davis, and Brandon Lloyd. I think this is a fair group to choose from since they represent the players with the most NFL experience, which isn’t saying much. [...]
