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Roster spot looks safe for Sanzenbacher
CLEVELAND — If the competition for the final receiver spot was supposed to come down to Thursday's exhibition game against the Browns, then Dane Sanzenbacher should have no problem making the 53-man roster. Veteran Rashied Davis, who was believed...
Tags: Israel Idonije, Chicago Tribune, Dom DeCicco, Lobbying, Henry Melton
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Toub and Hester give Bears huge plus on special teams
13th in a 14-part series leading up to the start of Bears training camp. None of Dave Toub's NFL peers were about to take any pity on the Bears special teams coordinator last season. But you can make a case it was the most challenging year Toub has been...
Tags: Israel Idonije, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Tribune, Dom DeCicco
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Bush on new role: 'No one likes to be a battering ram'
BOURBONNAIS — When Matt Forte signed his new contract shortly before the Bears reported to camp, the role of Michael Bush became more defined. He likely will be a change-of-pace back, a player who spells Forte and a short-yardage runner. "Give him...
Tags: Chicago Tribune, D.J. Moore, Brian Price, Sam Hurd, Chicago Tribune Columnists
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McClellin needs to relax a bit
BOURBONNAIS — Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli gave this assessment of rookie defensive end Shea McClellin through six training camp practices at Olivet Nazarene University: "He has the tools and he has the mental toughness to him, but he'...
Tags: Craig Steltz, Brian Urlacher, Super Bowl, Brandon Hardin , National Football League
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Paea making strong case for playing time
BOURBONNAIS — As Stephen Paea continued to build on a strong training camp at Olivet Nazarene University, Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli tried not to gush too much about the second-year defensive tackle. But Marinelli couldn't contain...
Tags: Greg McCoy, Chicago Tribune, Lance Briggs, Stephen Paea, Soldier Field
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Size gives Brandon advantage on offensive line
Gabe Carimi arguably had his best practice of training camp Friday night at Soldier Field as he continues to solidify his starting role at right tackle. But another right tackle has caught the Bears' attention in camp. Cory Brandon, a 6-foot-7, 324-pound...
Tags: Chicago Tribune, Dom DeCicco, Brian Urlacher, Lovie Smith, Harvey Unga
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Urlacher excused from Bears practice
BOURBONNAIS -- Brian Urlacher was excused from practice Monday to deal with a personal matter, Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith said. The veteran linebacker was not on the field at any point during the session. It was the team's fifth practice in a row...
Tags: Israel Idonije, Brian Urlacher, Lovie Smith, Brian Price, Denver Broncos
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Urlacher's absence doesn't worry Bears
BOURBONNAIS — Brian Urlacher missed his fifth straight practice Monday as he was excused to deal with a personal matter, coach Lovie Smith said. The veteran linebacker missed the previous four practices with soreness in his left knee and is out for...
Tags: Israel Idonije, Chicago Tribune, Josh McCown, D.J. Moore, Wildlife
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No sign of Urlacher at exhibition opener
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was not on the sideline for Thursday night's exhibition opener against the Broncos. He was excused for personal reasons Monday and has been away from the team since. A source said Urlacher did not attend Wednesday's closed...
Tags: Greg McCoy, Major Wright, Chicago Tribune, Craig Steltz, Caleb Hanie
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Bennett under surface among Bears receivers
With all the talk swirling around Bears wide receivers not named Earl Bennett, maybe he needs to appear in an underwear commercial with a supermodel to get some attention. "That's definitely a way to get noticed," he said. Since the arrival of 6-foot-4,...
Tags: Mike Tice, Brandon Marshall, Jay Cutler, National Football League, Lovie Smith
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Readers Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag
If Brandon Marshall is cleared of charges in New York, can Roger Goodell still suspend him? Ray Gliwa
I think you can stop worrying about Marshall not being available for the season opener because of a suspension. I have been told it is unlikely Marshall...Tags: Diabetes, Mike Tice, Devin Thomas, Roger Goodell, Atlanta Falcons
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It seems Emery knows what he's doing
My advice for Phil Emery days before running his first NFL draft as Bears general manager is to address the receiver issue before anything else. The receiver on Emery's telephone, that is. Make sure it works and everybody in the draft room knows who's...
Tags: Hunter Hillenmeyer, Baltimore Ravens, Mike Tice, Devin Thomas, Jonathan Martin
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