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What’s Next for the Green Bay Packers Following Release of ILB Desmond Bishop?
8 hours ago   Bleacher Report – Green Bay Packers
The NFL can be a cruel business sometimes. Just ask Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop.Or should I say, former Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop.After ta. […]

Colts’ Pagano wins Halas award
9 hours ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano on Monday received the George Halas Award, given annually to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to. […]

Should the Green Bay Packers Re-Sign Donald Driver?
10 hours ago   Bleacher Report – Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are undergoing some upheaval at the wide receiver position this season after the retirement of Donald Driver and with Greg Jennings now in Minnesota.A. […]

Chad Johnson released from jail after apologizing to judge
13 hours ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson was released from jail Monday after apologizing to a Florida judge for showing a lack of respect while in court last week.    

Key dates ahead on Bears, NFL calendar
16 hours ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
The Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason program last Thursday, putting the front office, coaches and players on a break until training camp gets started next month. . […]

Putin denies pilfering Super Bowl ring
2 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
ESPN.com reports: Russian President Vladimir Putin denies pocketing a Super Bowl ring — worth more than $25,000 — during a 2005 meeting with New England Patriots owner Ro. […]

Linebacker James Anderson comes with a teacher feature for Bears rookies
2 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
Luke Kuechly remembers when it was just him and James Anderson. Injuries had kept other line­backers off the field during the Carolina Panthers’ organized team activiti. […]

Here’s what’s simmering this summer for the Bears
2 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
With organized team activities over and mandatory minicamp complete, the Bears have scattered, but they now have what should be a full understanding of the Marc Trestman w. […]

Four downs with Ditka: About Jay Cutler and Tim Tebow
2 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
Of the 32 starting QBs in the NFL, where would you rank Jay Cutler? I don’t think you want to do that — it’s too hard. I think Jay Cutler is an outstanding quarterba. […]

Big changes in 2014 unavoidable for Bears
2 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Aging roster, big money decisions and expiring contracts mean much flexibility for GM With a second-year general manager and first-year coach, the Bears have undergone surp. […]

Bowen: Reality of offseason hype is closer to hope
2 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
When Bears put on pads there will be clearer indication of what they can accomplish offensivelyNFL offseason hype can be ridiculously predictable.    

How Close Is Aaron Rodgers to Breaking Brett Favre’s QB Records?
2 days ago   Bleacher Report – Green Bay Packers
In the last week or so, statements by Brett Favre make it seem certain that a reunion between Favre and the Green Bay Packers will soon take place.That didn’t seem possible. […]

Bengals to be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’
3 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
The Cincinnati Bengals again will be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks: Training Camp” in the 2013 season, according to multiple reports.    

Aaron Rodgers vs. the Record Book: How Close Will Rodgers Get to Major Records?
3 days ago   Bleacher Report – Green Bay Packers
Former Green Bay Packer’s quarterback Brett Favre made headlines recently in a SiriusXM NFL Radio interview (h/t Nate Davis of USA Today) with his praise of current Packer’. […]

Bears fans face new bag rules at Soldier Field
3 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Taking babies and toddlers to Chicago Bears games will be a trickier proposition due to a new stadium bag policy the NFL unveiled Thursday.    

Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei’s Bears mailbag
4 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
The Tribune’s Bears columnist answers questions about Cutler’s learning curve, Trestman’s game-day coaching and Marshall’s shifting targetThe Tribune’s Bears columnist answ. […]

Hester having to prove his worth as returner
4 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
No longer working with offense, record-setter getting lots of special teams reps in offseason programThe Bears are going to make Devin Hester solidify his roster position a. […]

Bears guard James Brown impressing new coaches
4 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
It took a string of injuries and a player to leave to set things in motion for Bears guard James Brown last season. But there has been little to slow his rise since. “Ja. […]

Bears wide receivers nicked up at minicamp
4 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
The Bears wrapped up what coach Marc Trestman called “just a heck of an offseason” on Thursday, the final day of a mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall. Most importantly,. […]

Gannon: Cutler-Trestman relationship ‘vital’
4 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Jay Cutler took a small dig this week at former Bears coach Lovie Smith when he said new coach Marc Trestman “really cares about the players in the locker room, which is di. […]

Gannon: Cutler-Trestman relationship ‘absolutely vital’
4 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Former NFL MVP says quarterback, play caller must trust one anotherJay Cutler took a small dig this week at former Bears coach Lovie Smith when he said new coach Marc Trest. […]

Pompei: Anderson grabbing opportunities
4 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
With Marshall, Jeffery limited, former undrafted wide receiver is making team take noticeBrandon Marshall’s hip problems have prevented him from participating much in offse. […]

Trestman touts tempo of Bears’ practices
4 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
A few teams around the NFL took the final day of minicamp off, sending their players into their down time a little early.    

NFL 2013 Offseason Grades: Green Bay Packers
4 days ago   Bleacher Report – Green Bay Packers
This is part of a series of videos grading NFL teams’ offseasons, from the opening of free agency to the end of the draft, up through OTAs and minicamps.After watchi. […]

The return of the returner: Bears’ Hester says he feels energized
5 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
The oft-stated offseason plan for Devin Hester was to focus on being the Bears’ kick returner. General manager Phil Emery and coach Marc Trestman said it months ago and. […]

Tucker putting his stamp on Bears’ defense
5 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
Defensive tackle Henry Melton appeared to be out of place, but he wasn’t. Lined up against the offense, he stood among the Bears’ linebackers. His hand was nowhere nea. […]

Cutler learning another new offense; Trestman is impressed
5 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
At some point, Jay Cutler’s head just might explode — the result of trying to remember and effectively handle too many plays, checks, formations and terminology during. […]

Bears turning up pressure on Podlesh
5 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Special teams coach praises undrafted rookie Way as competitor for punter’s jobThe Bears spent more free-agent dollars on punter Adam Podlesh than any other player in 2011. […]

Pompei: Ellis gets new lease on NFL life
5 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Defensive tackle no longer fit Saints style, but he has type of potential Bears seekThere were no trumpets or bright lights welcoming the seventh pick of the 2008 draft whe. […]

Bennett’s quest: Be among league’s best
5 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Bears tight end wants strong rapport with Cutler Tight end Martellus Bennett was running down the seam full speed Tuesday, and it only looked as if the defensive back cover. […]

Photo gallery: Bears minicamp
5 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
    

Cutler lauds Trestman’s ‘different’ approach to players
5 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Jay Cutler might stand alone in his assessment of the new atmosphere at Halas Hall for players when it comes to the head coach.    

NFL players lend names to LGBT Pride shirts
5 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
NFL Players Association is selling shirts to raise awarenessThe NFL Players’ Association has launched a One Team Pride Shirts T-shirt line meant to raise awareness for equa. […]

Ellis eager to be part of Bears’ scheme
5 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Sedrick Ellis says the scheme the Chicago Bears play on defense makes it a virtual guarantee his production is going to increase this season.    

Bears in tight spot with salary cap
6 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
One of the undesired consequences of trading Gabe Carimi to the Buccaneers is the possibility that a player in the near future recalls the offensive lineman’s offseason a. […]

The 8 Games That Will Determine the Packers’ Fate in 2013
6 days ago   Bleacher Report – Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers face a very difficult schedule in 2013. According to Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, the Packers have the sixth toughest schedule in. […]

Bears’ Shea McClellin has no lingering foot worries
6 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
Bears defensive end Shea McClellin wants everyone to know that the plantar fasciitis that first appeared in his right foot four months ago is gone and has been gone for a. […]

Ellis likely to get in defensive tackle rotation
6 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Former 1st-round pick of Saints signs 1-year deal with BearsThe Bears never acknowledged they had a pressing need in the middle of their defensive line but their actions te. […]

Cutler: Learning offense ’3-year process’
6 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
Without directly saying it, Bears QB points out there are going to be ups and downs Jay Cutler called it a “three-year process” to learn an offense in the NFL and using tha. […]

What went wrong with Carimi?
6 days ago   Chicago Bears – chicagotribune.com
There were number of steps, or missteps, that led to 1st-rounder becoming a former BearGabe Carimi would have been the big story at Bears minicamp Tuesday if he had still b. […]

5 things to watch at Bears’ minicamp
6 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
A week ago, Bears general manager Phil Emery took question after question about two main topics: offensive lineman Gabe Carimi’s decision not to join the Bears’ organi. […]

Bears trade offensive lineman Gabe Carimi to Buccaneers
7 days ago   Chicago Sun-Times
In no time, offensive lineman Gabe Carimi will be poked, prodded, X-rayed and examined from head to toe, with extra attention given to his right leg. But it won’t be by. […]

Preseason finale was important to Clutts
295 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories
This week you’ll probably hear some people complain that the preseason finale is meaningless, but Bears fullback Tyler Clutts certainly won’t be among them.

Bears will look to get running game going
295 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories
The Bears offense accomplished one key objective in last Friday night’s win over the Giants and will look to achieve another in Thursday night’s preseason finale in Clevel. […]

Bears giving Knox more time to recover
296 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories
The Bears placed Johnny Knox on the physically unable to perform list and not on season-ending injured reserve Sunday because they’re hopeful he’ll be able to play in 2012. […]

Hardin placed on IR, Knox goes on PUP
296 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories
The Bears on Sunday placed rookie safety Brandon Hardin on injured reserve, put receiver Johnny Knox on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and cut 10 others.

Quigley responds to challenge in victory
297 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories
Given the opportunity to handle all punting duties in Friday night’s preseason win over the Giants, undrafted rookie Ryan Quigley responded with an excellent performance.

Forte confident run game will improve
297 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Bears’ rushing attack was stuck in neutral against the Giants’ No. 1 defense Friday night, but running back Matt Forte is confident that. […]

Marshall flashes big-play ability in victory
297 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – When the Bears traded for Brandon Marshall in March, they envisioned the three-time Pro Bowler producing plays like the one he made in Friday. […]

Bears overcome key mistakes to win
297 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Jay Cutler’s 21-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Marshall was a thing of beauty Friday night against the Giants, but Bears starters didn’t gene. […]

Larry’s Bears vs. Giants updates
297 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories


Webb, Williams are still battling for job
298 days ago   Chicago Bears : Top Stories Top Stories
J’Marcus Webb will start Friday night’s preseason game against the Giants, but Chris Williams is also expected to get first-team reps as they continue to battle for the Be. […]