Author Archive
-
Young Duo Rise to Challenge in Chicago Bears Camp
A few young Bears with something to prove stood out in the team’s most physical practice to date on Friday. Defensive end Mark Anderson and wide receiver Brandon Rideau made statements despite a constant rain. It was nothing new for either in
more -
Who Should Back Up Jay Cutler For the Chicago Bears?
The Bears are doing some strange things at training camp with their backup quarterback position. No. It doesn’t have a thing to do with Jay Cutler. Brett Basanez came into camp as the third quarterback, with second-year holdover Caleb Hanie the
more -
Chicago Bears: First Weekend at Camp Cutler a Success
Here are some observations, comments, quotes and quips from the first weekend of workouts here in Bourbonnais: New kid on the block Just how wild are Bears fans going over the Jay Cutler era? Crowds in recent years have ranged between 2,500 to 4,000
more -
Chicago Bears: QB Jay Cutler Comes Out Firing
It’s difficult to measure success and failure when it comes to football players running around in shorts and helmets without tackling or blocking. When the Bears debuted new quarterback Jay Cutler in Thursday’s first training camp practic
more -
Chicago Bears: Brian Urlacher, Jay Cutler Deny Rift
At least Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher kept his sense of humor. In a rare lengthy interview session with the media at the outset of Bears camp in Bourbonnais, IL, Urlacher on Thursday not only denied having a disagreement with quarterback Jay Cutle
more -
Did Brian Urlacher Really Rip Jay Cutler?
It seems Brian Urlacher usually winds up in the midst of some controversy at Bears training camp, but recently it’s been about custody proceedings and his personal life. As players report Thursday to Bourbonnais training camp, Urlacher’s
more -
Chicago Bears Lose Charles Tillman for Camp
So much for cornerback Corey Graham switching positions and beating out Craig Steltz as the Bears' starting free safety. Graham will likely be slated for cornerback duties when practices begin Friday because starter Charles Tillman is out until
more -
Camping Out: A Man To Man Talk About the Chicago Bears
It’s time to man up. Bears training camp practices begin in Bourbonnais at Olivet Nazarene University Friday and coach Lovie Smith delivers his annual state of the Bears address to media Thursday afternoon. Camp is always about trying to find a
more -
Bears’ Hunt For Wide Receiver Continues
The Bears will be major participants in the coming NFL veteran wide receiver lottery behind the scenes. This much was apparent after they completed organized team activities Wednesday at Halas Hall, despite comments by coach Lovie Smith and quarterba
more -
Bears DT Harris Charging Up in OTAs for Regular Season Run
LAKE FOREST, IL—Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris has been cautious about returning from the knee injury that bothered him much of last season, but expects to be 100 percent by training camp. “I’m on cruise right no
more
