2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #35 Brandon Hardin
 Pos: Defensive Back
NFL Team: CHI
Injury: OK
 Experience: Rookie
College: Oregon State
Height: 75
Weight: 217
Born: 10/30/1989

Summary

The Bears remain an elite fantasy defense because of their great return man (Devin Hester) and tendency to create turnovers. Chicago had 20 interceptions and nine fumble recoveries last season - both totals were among the best in the league. And Hester is a dynamic return man, capable of scoring every time he touches the ball. He makes this unit elite. Chicago's defense was especially tough against the run last year, ranking 5th overall while their pass defense ranked just 28th. The pass defense remains a concern for the Bears but should be improved some if the defense can stay healthier this year. Linebacker Brian Urlacher is the heart and soul of the defense and can dominate a game.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The special teams really help the value of this unit. If not for Hester, this squad is more middle of the pack than anything. But with Hester around and some guys getting healthy, consider the Bears a legit No. 1 fantasy defense. They won't get you a ton of sacks but have some touchdown potential and are usually an opportunistic unit under Lovie Smith.

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Notes

Aug 26 02:02 pm
The Chicago Bears have placed FS Brandon Hardin (neck) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2012 season.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 25 07:52 pm
The Chicago Bears will place FS Brandon Hardin (neck) on Injured Reserve.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 20 11:23 am
Chicago Bears FS Brandon Hardin (neck) was released from the hospital Sunday, Aug. 19, and all major tests came back clear after he was carted off the field during the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, with a neck injury.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 19 12:23 am
Chicago Bears FS Brandon Hardin (neck) was carted off the field during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, against the Washington Redskins. He was taken to a local area hospital due to his neck injury. The team said he never lost consciousness and Hardin has full movement of his arms and legs.
Source: KFFL.com
Jul 09 01:43 pm
Chicago Bears FS Brandon Hardin is expected to see most of his playing time on special teams this season but there is a chance he could receive time at safety at some point during the season.
Source: KFFL.com
Jun 23 02:53 pm
Chicago Bears FS Brandon Hardin could compete with SS Major Wright for the starting strong safety job during training camp unless Wright is able to run away with the job.
Source: KFFL.com
May 17 01:23 am
Updating a previous report, the Chicago Bears agreed to four-year contract with FS Brandon Hardin worth $2.721 million Wednesday, May 16. The deal includes a $591,376 signing bonus, according to a league source.
Source: KFFL.com
May 15 01:53 pm
The Chicago Bears signed third-round draft pick FS Brandon Hardin to a four-year deal Tuesday, May 15, completing the signing of all of their 2012 draft picks. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Hardin will be making the transition from cornerback to safety.
Source: KFFL.com
May 03 12:33 pm
The Chicago Bears have assigned second-round draft pick WR Alshon Jeffery jersey No. 17, third-round pick S Brandon Hardin No. 35, fourth-round pick TE Evan Rodriguez No. 88, sixth-round pick CB Isaiah Frey No. 31, and seventh-round pick CB Greg McCoy No. 39. On draft day, first-round draft pick DE Shea McClellin was given jersey No. 99.
Source: KFFL.com
Apr 28 07:23 pm
The Chicago Bears will be moving CB Brandon Hardin to strong safety after playing a majority of his time at cornerback in college.
Source: KFFL.com

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