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OutlookThe Bears had a bit of a disappointing season last year, finishing 8-8 and missing out on the playoffs. They are talented enough to make the playoffs, though, if they avoid the injury bug, which really plagued them last season. Their defense remains solid and the offense should be a little more stable with Mike Tice calling plays. Expect the Bears to challenge for a playoff spot and finish near the top of the division. |
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Devin Hester, WR. You keep hearing Hester is going to have that huge season but it hasn't happened yet. Well, we aren't going to say he'll have a huge season but probably his best season to date. The Bears are finding better ways to use him in the passing game in their new offense, which is a positive for Hester. He can get 800 or so yards and five touchdowns this season, making him worth a reserve pick for fantasy teams. He'll be worth some spot starts along the way. |
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Matt Forte, RB. Forte is coming off a huge season but he'll have a hard time matching that. First off, he is in a contract dispute with the team, looking for a long-term deal. This could be a distraction for him. Plus, he has Michael Bush to compete with for carries. Bush is likely going to take the goal-line work from Forte, which puts a big dent in the value of Forte. |
Team Notes| May 16, 02:22 PM |
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall (hip), PK Robbie Gould (calf) and WR Marcus Rucker (undisclosed) did not participate in organized team activities Wednesday, May 15. | | May 16, 02:22 PM |
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears OG Gabe Carimi told the team during their April minicamp that he would not be attending the organized team activities and will work out in Arizona. Carimi believes working out in Arizona will give him the best opportunity to regain full strength in the knee that has bothered him since he entered the league. | | May 16, 02:12 PM |
The Chicago Bears have had no progress with DT Henry Melton on a long term contract extension after Melton signed his franchise tender. "I'm not going to really think too much about it," Melton said. "It's a decision that comes from within and upstairs if they want to keep me long term. We're just kind of talking through some things. Everyone is getting set up and getting the drafted guys done. Hopefully we can sit down and get something done." | | May 16, 12:53 PM |
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery isn't worried that OT Gabe Carimi has been absent from organized team activities this week. 'This is a voluntary situation, and every player has to make his own decisions,' Emery said. 'Gabe has made a decision that he wants to stay in Arizona and train, and we respect that. And he'll be welcomed with open arms when he comes back.' The team drafted OT Kyle Long in the first round of this year's draft, and it's assumed that Long will take Carimi's guard spot, leaving Carimi to battle for a starting job. Carimi told the team that he'd be skipping OTAs after their minicamp in April. | | May 15, 10:33 PM |
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said Wednesday, May 15, that it was 'less likely than more likely' that the team would try to re-sign free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears), citing that the team has made investment in other players. | | May 15, 02:23 PM |
Chicago Bears quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh said he has been very impressed with QB Jay Cutler this offseason. 'Very impressed with Jay,' Cavanaugh said. 'Very impressed. He's borderline football brilliant. I think he gets it. I think he knows the game. I think he knows offensive schemes. I think he knows defenses.' Cavanaugh said the coaches are open to listening to Cutler's ideas about the offense and that Cutler will have a say in the offense. | | May 15, 02:13 PM |
The Denver Broncos are not showing interest in free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears). | | May 15, 10:33 AM |
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte is preparing for a bigger role in the passing game this season.
Fantasy Impact: Forte has a little more total yardage potential this season in an offense that could get him the ball a little more. | | May 15, 09:53 AM |
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team isn't pursuing free-agent MLB Brian Urlacher (Bears) right now. They plan to give LB Erin Henderson every opportunity to win the middle linebacker job. 'Brian has been a great player in our league for a long, long time,' Frazier said. 'He was a thorn in our side for many years. At this point we want to look at the guys on our roster, give them a chance to compete for the middle linebacker position then we'll see where it takes us.' | | May 14, 02:43 PM |
Chicago Bears PK Robbie Gould (leg) and WR Brandon Marshall (hip) were both present, but did not participate in practice Tuesday, May 14. | | May 13, 06:43 PM |
Chicago Bears OT Gabe Carimi did not report for organized team activities Monday, May 13, and has not been with the team since a minicamp in April. | | May 01, 07:43 PM |
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler is happy to see the team's management made protecting their quarterback a priority after adding to the offensive line through free agency and with two draft picks. The team added OT Jermon Bushrod and OG Matt Slauson via free agency, and then picked OG Kyle Long with the 20th overall selection in the 2013 NFL Draft before selecting OT Jordan Mills in the fifth round. '(The coaching staff is) going to make sure everyone knows their assignments and we are protected,' Cutler said in a radio interview. | | Apr 29, 03:53 PM |
The Tennessee Titans met with free-agent DL Israel Idonije (Bears) Monday, April 29. | | Apr 29, 02:53 PM |
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman indicated the team will not pursue free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) at this point but did not rule out the possibility later in the offseason. | | Apr 28, 02:33 PM |
The Minnesota Vikings could still consider pursuing free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) because they did not take a middle linebacker in the early rounds of the draft. | | Apr 26, 04:52 PM |
Miami prosecutors have dropped charges against Chicago Bears FB Evan Rodriguez stemming from an arrest in March. He was charged with resisting an officer without violence and disorderly intoxication. |
Offseason Keys|
Brandon Marshall, WR; Jason Campbell, QB; Blake Costanzo, LB; Kelvin Hayden, CB; Geno Hayes, LB; Devin Thomas, WR; Eric Weems, WR; Jonathan Wilhite, CB.
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Zack Bowman, CB; Corey Graham, CB; Caleb Hanie, QB; Brandon Meriweather, S; Amobi Okoye, DT.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 8 |
1:00PM |
Cincinnati |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
1:00PM |
Minnesota |
| 3 | Sep 22 |
8:30PM |
at Pittsburgh |
| 4 | Sep 29 |
1:00PM |
at Detroit |
| 5 | Oct 6 |
1:00PM |
New Orleans |
| 6 | Oct 10 |
8:25PM |
New York Giants |
| 7 | Oct 20 |
1:00PM |
at Washington |
| -- Week 8 Bye -- |
| 9 | Nov 4 |
8:40PM |
at Green Bay |
| 10 | Nov 10 |
1:00PM |
Detroit |
| 11 | Nov 17 |
1:00PM |
Baltimore |
| 12 | Nov 24 |
1:00PM |
at St Louis |
| 13 | Dec 1 |
1:00PM |
at Minnesota |
| 14 | Dec 9 |
8:40PM |
Dallas |
| 15 | Dec 15 |
1:00PM |
at Cleveland |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
1:00PM |
at Philadelphia |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
1:00PM |
Green Bay |
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