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Emery puts Bears in a risky spot
Phil Emery had been moving along pretty well in changing a Chicago Bears teams that missed the playoffs five of the last six years. Then came last week. Emery went from the mousy handling of Brian Urlacher to replacing him with a problem that might...Tags: Chicago Bears, National Football League, Brian Urlacher, Super Bowl, Football
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New Bears team needs new leaders
As the Bears have navigated their way through the offseason workout program, the voluntary minicamp and the rookie camp, they have started to become a team. A new team. When they convene at Halas Hall on Monday for the first of 10 scheduled OTA...
Tags: Martellus Bennett, Matt Toeaina, National Football League, Brian Urlacher, Lance Louis
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All they have to do is prove they can play
Following a similar trend that we saw during Phil Emery's first draft in 2012, the Bears general manager once again targeted rookie prospects over the weekend that bring size, speed and strength measurables to the NFL. The Bears are projecting talent at...
Tags: Howie Long, NFL Draft, National Football League, Brian Urlacher, Julius Peppers
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Bears could do worse than Te'o in draft's 1st round
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — After seeing Manti Te'o shave about one-tenth of a second off his 40-yard dash time Tuesday, hearing the linebacker sing down a hallway inside the Guglielmino Athletics Complex confirmed the skip in his step. Relieved, Te'o...Tags: NFL Draft, National Football League, Brian Urlacher, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Phil McGraw
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Bostic brings lot to Bears table
Jon Bostic may never be all that Brian Urlacher was. Or all that Mike Singletary, Dick Butkus or Bill George were. But the Bears, in the worst way, need him to be more than Dante Jones or Tom Hicks were. It's true there are no meager expectations...Tags: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, NFL Draft, Brian Urlacher, Shea McClellin
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Sneak preview: Bears flash potential in minicamp
The Bears wrapped up their first minicamp of 2013 last week under new coach Marc Trestman. And while it is tough to evaluate and breakdown the pro game in shorts and helmets, here are five observations I took from the up-tempo practice sessions at Halas...
Tags: Devin Hester, National Football League, Marc Trestman, James Anderson, Lovie Smith
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Mini-camp will present 1st look at Trestman Bears
The Bears won't look game-ready this week when they open up their first mini-camp under new coach Marc Trestman. That's understandable in April while practicing in shorts and helmets. Jobs won't be won or lost as the new coaching staff installs the...
Tags: Martellus Bennett, National Football League, Brian Urlacher, Evan Rodriguez, Oakland Raiders
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Prepare for a more aggressive, potentially blitz-happy FSU defense
TALLAHASSEE -- Christian Jones was making the toughest decision of his football-playing life. Back in January, the Florida State linebacker was wondering if he was about to become a former Florida State linebacker when he sat down for a conversation...
Tags: NFL Draft, Jimbo Fisher, Football, Dont'a Hightower, Alabama Crimson Tide
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Wilson happy to be getting 2nd chance to play football
Wide receiver can be one of the more difficult positions to get production from a rookie, but the Bears did well with Alshon Jeffery a year ago. There will certainly be opportunities for Marquess Wilson, the seventh-round pick from Washington State,...
Tags: Mike Leach, Devin Hester, National Football League, Washington State Cougars, Earl Bennett
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Rookie Bostic has link to '85 Bears
Before Jon Bostic chose to attend Florida, he got some advice on college football from Wilber Marshall, maybe the best defender ever to play for the Gators. Now that Bostic is at the next level as a second-round pick of the Bears — 29 years...
Tags: NFL Pro Bowl, Chicago Bears, Football, Sports
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Star LB Brian Urlacher says he's retiring after 13 seasons with Bears
AP Sports WriterCHICAGO (AP) — Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. And what a career it was: —Eight Pro Bowl seasons; —Defensive Player of the Year in...Tags: National Football League, Media Industry, Brian Urlacher, Earl Bennett, Jim Schwartz
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Tucker says rookie linebackers off to good start
When Mel Tucker took over the Chicago Bears defense in January, things were pretty thin at linebacker. Brian Urlacher was no sure thing for 2013 and he and the team have since parted ways. But the team added a pair of veterans in D.J. Williams and...
Tags: Ethics, National Football League, Values, Football, Walter Payton
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May 11, 2013
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May 22, 2013
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May 11, 2013
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