May

12

Just what the Bears need, another tight end

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May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Maybe Jerry Angelo doesn’t know the difference between tight ends and wide receivers. But yesterday, the Bears signed tight end Michael Gaines to a one-year deal. You can read about the move in this story by ESPN.
That makes five tight ends on the roster. And still no wide receiver who’s worth much.
According to the ESPN [...]

May

8

Angelo impressed by receivers. Really?

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May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Let’s hope Jerry Angelo was lying. But in a story on the Bears house organ, ChicagoBears.com, Angelo says that the Bears receivers have impressed him at rookie minicamp.
Really? Late-round picks at wide receiver rarely turn out well for the Bears. I have a feeling that quarterback Jay Cutler’s going to wish he had some real [...]

May

4

Favre to Vikings — Does it matter?

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May 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

As a Bears fan, I’m never too cocky. I’ve seen too much bad — and often boring — football for that. So when the Bears somehow pulled off a miracle and signed quarterback Jay Cutler earlier this year, I steeled myself for the upcoming disapointment.
Cutler’s best wide receiver is Devin Hester. Really. Don’t be surprised [...]

Oct

2

Bears offense hopes to get going with Hester, Olsen

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

October 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment

After the Chicago Bears offense did very little in the first four games of the season, they are looking to make some changes.
Return specialist Devin Hester who has seen limited playing this time at wide receiver this year will be used more offensively. Many of Hester’s appearances in the offense were as a decoy [...]

Sep

24

Bears suffer embarrassing 34-10 loss to Cowboys

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 24, 2007 | 2 Comments

The Chicago Bears did not show up to play last night and lost a disastrous game 34-10 to the Dallas Cowboys. At halftime the game was tied 3-3, but in the second half, the offense could not do much of anything and the defense struggled after several key injuries.
Defensive players Nathan Vasher and Lance [...]

Sep

19

Fashion Show to Feature Lance Briggs

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Chicago Bear Lance Briggs will be hosting a charity fashion show. The event, called “Fall into Fashion,” is being co-hosted by Chicago Cubs player Derrek Lee, Chicago Bulls player Chris Duhon, and Ultimate Fighting Champion Andrei Arlovski.
Other Chicago Bears who are expected to attend are: Cedric Benson, Brian Urlacher, Hunter Hillenmayer, Bernard Berrian, Tommie [...]

Sep

18

Chicago Bears injury updates

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Despite missing his first game in 11 seasons, punter Brad Maynard expects to be back for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. He said that he “absolutely” will play Sunday.
Rookie Greg Olsen may make his debut Sunday. Coach Lovie Smith said, “Hopefully, we’ll be able to get Greg going this week. He made [...]

Sep

12

Greg Olsen Talks About Injury to Friend Kevin Everett

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The entire NFL community is reeling over the catostrophic spinal cord injury suffered by Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett. The injury could leave him paralyzed.
While many of us are saddened and horrified over the event, for those who are friends with Kevin, like Chicago Bears player Greg Olsen, the event is even more [...]

Sep

7

Chicago Bears vs. San Diego Chargers Preview

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Chicago Bears regular season is almost upon us! The Bears will play in San Diego against the Chargers on Sunday at 3:15p.m. central time on Fox.
This is an important match-up, not only because it is the first game of the season. The Chargers are an excellent team and it would give the [...]

Sep

4

Greg Olsen diagnosed with knee sprain

Posted by Brandon Mendelson

September 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Although it is unclear if Greg Olsen will be ready for the Chicago Bears season opener against the San Diego Chargers, his injury could have been much worse. Officially diagnosed with a “knee sprain,” Olsen was held out of practice, but is able to walk without the aid of crutches. He has a [...]

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