The Chicago Bears re-signed kicker Robbie Gould to a five-year deal, reportedly worth $15 million. Although the deal puts him at the top of the pack of kicker salaries, it seems so small in comparison to other players’ contracts, especially considering his accuracy and consistency during his time with the Bears.
Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was arrested yesterday for driving a boat while under the influence of alcohol. He also was charged with resisting arrest. Both charges are misdemeanors and Benson posted bond this morning.
Coach Lovie Smith was “very disappointed” by the news. Benson has two prior arrests, one for marijuana possession and one for criminal trespass. Both of this charges came when he was still in college.
In the first two rounds of the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears filled in a much-needed spot and left tackle and added a running back. They chose Vanderbilt offensive tackle Chris Williams in the first round and Tulane running back Matt Forte in the second round.
More updates to come as the draft continues and check Chicago Bears online for more information.
The Chicago Bears announced their schedule for the upcoming 2008 season. They start out big, playing the Indianapolis Colts and the Carolina Panthers. Lucky for the Bears, they have only one Monday night game and it does not come until toward the end of the season on December 22nd.
The full schedule, including what television channel where you can find the game is below:
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Posted by Winnie
March 6, 2008 | 1 Comment
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Marty Booker, who was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2004, has returned to the Chicago Bears. He will fill the gap left by Bernard Berrian who left for the Minnesota Vikings last week.
The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Brian Griese to Tampa Bay on Monday. In exchange, Tampa Bay is giving up a 2009 draft pick. I personally like Brian Griese, mostly because of our shared collegiate alma mater, so I am a bit disappointed in that regard. More disappointing, though, is the realization that next season’s quarterback will likely be Kyle Orton or Rex Grossman. I vote for none of the above.
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Posted by Winnie
March 2, 2008 | 1 Comment
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The Chicago Bears re-signed last season’s franchise player Lance Briggs to a six year deal. Widely thought to be one of the top players on the free agent market this off-season, Briggs’ return to the team will be fondly welcomed with open arms. This despite all of the contention between Briggs and management when he was given that franchise label last season.
Heading away from the Bears this weekend is wide receiver Bernard Berrian, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings. If you are keeping track that is the second wide receiver the Bears have lost this off-season after Muhsin Muhammad was released a few weeks ago.
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Posted by Winnie
February 23, 2008 | 1 Comment
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Rex Grossman does not appear to be leaving Chicago anytime soon, unless there is some kind of trade in the works (although who would want to trade for him) as he signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.
Although not entirely unexpected, I really wish that we had already seen the last of Rexy in a Bears uniform, but no one asked me.
Source: AP
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Posted by Winnie
February 19, 2008 | 1 Comment
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad was cut from the squad yesterday after accumulating his fewest number of receptions in a season since 1997. I think that the loss of Moose will be fairly strong, unless they pick up a new wide receiver in the draft. He has certainly been a fan favorite. I guess the crowd will have to pick a new player and shout their name after a good play.
Also cut yesterday was Fred Miller and the Bears also declined an option on Darwin Walker. Sticking around until 2011 will be defensive end Alex Brown, who signed a new deal on Monday.
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Former Chicago Bears player R.W. McQuarters had a great game yesterday for the New York Giants in their upset victory of the Dallas Cowboys.
His stats for the day included an interception, four tackles, and a punt return of 25 yards. Not too bad for a guy wearing a Spongebob band-aid under his eye. Did he run out of regular band-aids at home or is that a lucky thing? Maybe because Spongebob is an underdog? Maybe he secretly wants to live in a pineapple under the sea?
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