Archive for July, 2012
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5 Keys for a Successful Chicago Bears’ Season in the Rugged NFC North
The Chicago Bears ended 2011 with an epic collapse. Once 7-3, their playoff dreams were crushed with injuries first to Jay Cutler, then to Matt Forte. With several offseason moves and a roster full of healthy talent, the Bears look to rebound in 2012
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Stock Up, Stock Down for Key Chicago Bears Heading into Camp
Training camp for the Chicago Bears is right around the corner. It's time for players to buckle down and really get down to business. The team as a whole figures to be going into camp on a high right now. Positive moves in the offseason have mad
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Chicago Bears Facing Potential Contract Issues in 2013 and 2014
While Bears fans are waiting for the results of the Matt Forte contract negotiations to settle one way or the other, ESPN's John Clayton is reporting that the Bears have more projected starters with expiring contracts in 2013 and 2014 than any o
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Chicago Bears: What Can Fans Expect from Kellen Davis This Upcoming Season?
The Chicago Bears have always liked to use tight ends in their offensive scheme, this is no secret to anyone. But last season, however, was different than the rest.Kellen Davis became the starter after Greg Olsen was traded to the Carolina Panthers a
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Chicago Bears: How They Can Finish the 2012 Season at 12-4
In a recent article, some of the Bleacher Report Staff had a round-table discussion on the best and worst case scenarios for the Chicago Bears in 2012. In that discussion, several people commented on how 12-4 would be the best case scenario. In this
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Chicago Bears: What Is Stopping the Matt Forte Deal from Being Done?
By now, everybody who has even ever heard of football knows of the Matt Forte contract saga, but let's get caught up to speed.Matt Forte wants a new long-term deal with the Chicago Bears, and yet the team is still dragging their feet in signing him.
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Chicago Bears: Splitting the Touches Between Matt Forte and Michael Bush in 2012
It looks like Matt Forte will be signed and in uniform by the time the regular season starts. At the end of June, he indicated that he would be there for the regular season.The latest news is that he could be signed before the weekend is out (Pro Foo
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Matt Forte Stone-Cold Silent During NFL Live Interview with Adam Schefter
Any hint of optimism regarding Matt Forte contract talks evaporated into the hot summer air during an interview with ESPN's Adam Schefter on NFL Live today. Forte was essentially emotionless as Schefter sat down with Forte for a one-on-one inter
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Report: Chicago Bears, Matt Forte Making Progress Toward Contract Extension
UPDATE: The Chicago Bears and running back Matt Forte have agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth roughly $32 million, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. ______________________________________________________________________
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3 Things to Expect from Chicago Bears Rookie Shea McClellin
The Chicago Bears surprised a lot of people by drafting Shea McClellin, defensive end from Boise St.with the 19th overall pick in this year's draft.While McClellin was initially expected to be a mid-round pick, his stock rose considerably just before
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