Archive for February, 2013
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NFL Draft: 10 Prospects Every Chicago Bears Fan Should Know About
Entering just his second draft as the general manager of the Bears, it's hard to know what exactly to expect from Phil Emery. If last year is any indication, Emery is a believer in the phrase "speed kills," as every player he drafted last season ran
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Breaking Down the Bears Franchise Tag Decisions
In the upcoming weeks Bears general manager Phil Emery is going to have to decide what to do with Henry Melton. There is a slim chance he leaves the Bears. The two sides would love to hammer out a long-term deal but the franchise tag is a viable opti
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Who Should Chicago Bears’ Scouts Keep an Eye on at the NFL Combine?
The Chicago Bears enter the 2013 offseason with plenty of holes to fill and positions that need youth and improvement. The most glaring needs happen to be on the offensive end with the poor play of the offensive line and tight end throughout th
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Bears New DC Shows Confidence in Keeping Things the Same and More NFC North News
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.Most of the time, it seems nobody in the NFL listens to that old chestnut, but the Chicago Bears' new defensive coordinator, Mel Tucker, just might be.The Tribune's Dan Pompei says Tucker is fine with the status quo an
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Can Jay Cutler Still Join the Elite Quarterback Class?
Although he'll turn 30 in just over two months, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler still has the ability to take his career to another level and become one of the elite players at the position, if he isn't already there. Last week I argued that Cutler coul
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Chicago Bears: Is Talking About Urlacher’s Future with Bears Premature?
On Thursday ESPN's Jeff Dickerson, broke the news that new Bears head coach Marc Trestman and current unrestricted free agent Brian Urlacher spoke on the phone earlier in the day. Quick Marc Trestman recap: did speak to Urlacher for 30-40
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Johnny Knox’s Retirement Reminds Us NFL Players Risk It All for Entertainment
As former Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox lay on the ground back in 2011, I distinctly remember discussing with a friend of mine my concerns that he might never play again, and his recent retirement confirmed those fears.According to Vaughn M
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How Johnny Knox’s Promising Young Career Ended in the Blink of an Eye
When former Chicago Bears receiver Johnny Knox felt the career-altering hit on Dec. 13, 2011, he knew something was definitely wrong. After fumbling near the end of the 17-yard catch against the Seattle Seahawks, Knox instinctively scrambled tow
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How Marc Trestman Can Help Jay Cutler Shake the Haters off in 2013
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has plenty of critics. Recently he was named the fourth-most disliked athlete in America according to Forbes Magazine. Whether the critique is fair or not, Cutler needs to have a big 2013 season to right the ship and
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Johnny Knox Retires from Football Following Release from Bears
After just three full seasons of action, wide receiver Johnny Knox has caught his last pass on an NFL field. Instead of continuing rehab toward a potential return, the former Chicago Bears wide receiver has chosen to put his playing career
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