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Don’t Expect Alshon Jeffery to Play a Large Role Early in His Rookie Season
The Bears finally got their coveted big receiver this offseason. Actually, they got two—Jay Cutler's old No. 1 from Denver, Brandon Marshall (via trade), and former South Carolina jump-ball specialist Alshon Jeffery (after trading up in the sec
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Lessons Learned from Chicago Bears’, Phil Emery’s 2012 Draft Strategy
New Bears general manager Phil Emery has inherited an unenviable situation. Even though he is digging out from some of former general manager Jerry Angelo's mistakes, he inherits a team that was very close to the Super Bowl just two years ago.Bears f
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Breaking Down What the Chicago Bears Can Expect from Alshon Jeffery
Alshon Jeffery was the subject of great debate during the 2012 NFL draft season. His weight, his speed, his dramatically different levels of production in 2010 and 2011, and his non-participation at the combine inspired many to take strong stances fo
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Undrafted Chicago Bears WR Chris Summers Generating Buzz in OTAs
If the players and coaches of the Chicago Bears had their way, the only story about the team's wide receivers that we would be talking about during OTAs would be yet another attempt by the team to prove that Devin Hester can be a good NFL wide receiv
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Signs Point to Bears’ 1st-Round Pick McClellin Playing Large Role Right Away
In May, teams don't like to promise anything to rookies. The word most commonly heard in connection with any draft pick—even first-rounders—is "earn." On the other hand, actions speak louder than words, and one action taken by the Chicago
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Sources Close to Bears Predict Jeffery Won’t Pass Hester on Depth Chart
You don't have to watch second-round pick Alshon Jeffery for too long to be impressed with his ball skills and game in the air. Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice said Jeffery was "picking peanuts off some guys' heads" in their recent minicamp. Wi
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2012 NFL Draft 1st-Round Odds: Chicago Bears
The Bears were on track to make the playoffs until Jay Cutler left the lineup last year. They have addressed back-up QB with the signing of Jason Campbell, but they still have work to do to catch the Packers and keep the Lions from nipping at their h
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Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Building the Perfect 7-Round 2012 NFL Draft
GM Phil Emery has his work cut out for him, as the Detroit Lions are bringing back 21 of 22 2011 starters and the Green Bay Packers are still one of the league's elite teams.How could the draft unfold to give the Bears the best shot of hanging with t
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Chicago Bears: Report Card Grades for the Last 5 Draft Classes
The Chicago Bears' new GM Phil Emery has already made his mark on the team's draft this year by trading away the 80th pick and their 2013 third-round pick for Miami Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall.Otherwise, he has inherited a roster constructed by prev
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Chicago Bears Draft Impact: Team Trades 2 3rd-Round Picks for Brandon Marshall
The Chicago Bears made one of the biggest splashes of free agency Tuesday, and they did it without signing a player. The Bears dealt the 80th pick of the 2012 draft and their 2013 third-round pick to the Miami Dolphins to reunite quarterback Jay Cutl
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