Archive for March, 2010
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For Chicago Bears, It’s Time To Sink or Swim
After three straight seasons of mediocrity (and no playoff appearances), the Chicago Bears' hands were tied. They HAD to make a move (or two...or three?). So, here we are, on arguably the biggest free agency day in Chicago sports history. The Bears s
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One for the Ages: Sid Luckman’s 1943 NFL Championship Game
In 1943, future Hall of Fame quarterback Sid Luckman turned in the greatest season by a quarterback in NFL history. He completed 110 of 202 passes for 2,194 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions— for an absolutely astounding passer rating
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NFL Free Agency: Chicago Bears Rushing to the Bank for Julius Peppers
Jerry Angelo and Lovie Smith are banking their futures by breaking the bank for free agent defensive end Julius Peppers. Peppers signed a six-year, $72 million contract with the Bears , with roughly $40 million guaranteed over the first three years.
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2010 NFL Free Agency: Chicago Bears Sign Julius Peppers
The Chicago Bears started off free agency with a boom by signing Julius Peppers, Chester Taylor, and Brandon Manumaleuna to multi-year contracts. The monetary values of the deals are undisclosed, but Peppers will be coming for six years, Taylor
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Julius Peppers Signs With Chicago Bears: Huge Fantasy Impact
A formal announcement is expected at 5:00 PM Friday afternoon that introduces DE Julius Peppers as a member of the Chicago Bears . If the money doesn’t make you say “Wow,” the impact he could have on the Chicago def
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Bears Coach Lovie Smith Says “Pass The Peppers” and Signs Him to a Six-Year Deal
As it's being reported by the Chicago Sun-Times DE Julius Peppers is on the verge of being officially taken off the market. The deal between the Bears and Peppers is "imminent" according to the Sun-Times and will range for six years.&nbs
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The Chicago Bears Land Two Big Free Agents in Peppers and Taylor
The Chicago Bears have officially made the biggest moves in free agency, though they basically had no choice. They were forced to add big—time players, because this could be the last year with this coaching staff and they don’t
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Following the Chicago Bears in Free Agency: Making a Big Splash
The Chicago Bears have never been known to go after the big ticket free agents. Most of their big names have come through the Draft (Tommie Harris, Lance Briggs, Brian Urlacher, etc.). However, the past few seasons, the Bears have been making b
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Julius Peppers Will Only Get Better With Age
Even though new free-agent signee Julius Peppers comes with a hefty price tag, the Chicago Bears should get their money's worth well into the agreement. Peppers' contract in Chicago is expected to pay him roughly $40 million in the deal's first three
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Breaking News: Bears Agree to 6-Year Deal With All-Pro DE Julius Peppers
All-Pro defensive end Julius Peppers has finally gotten his wish, and has agreed to a six year deal with the Chicago Bears. Peppers had been wanting out of Carolina for the last two seasons, but was instead franchised last offseason. He made more tha
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