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Defense gives fans reason to cheer
Most fans go to Bears summer training camp hoping to be entertained by spectacular offensive plays. Jay Cutler lofts a deep pass to Brandon Marshall, Devin Hester or Earl Bennett and the crowd goes wild. Matt Forte bursts through a hole and races 35...
Tags: Matt Forte, Charles Tillman, Earl Bennett, Julius Peppers, Lance Briggs
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Peppers likes way defense coming together
Julius Peppers hasn't missed a game since 2009, so a nagging foot or ankle injury isn't going to slow him down. At least this year, Peppers has enough support around him to rest on the sideline a few plays without the defense missing a beat. "It's...
Tags: Maurice Jones-Drew, Arian Foster, Julius Peppers, Tennessee Titans, DeMarco Murray
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Bears' Jennings always on the ball
Thanks to cornerback Tim Jennings, Major Wright was able to break out his new touchdown celebration Sunday. Wright, the Bears' starting strong safety, happened to be the beneficiary of a Jennings pass deflection with less than 10 minutes left in...
Tags: Sam Bradford, Charles Tillman, D.J. Moore, Brandon Gibson, Andrew Luck
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Sanzenbacher makes roster bid with diving, 30-yard TD reception
CLEVELAND — There shouldn't be any doubt about Dane Sanzenbacher's roster status now. The second-year player from Ohio State was believed to be on the bubble when the Bears started practice this week. His situation got a boost after Rashied Davis,...
Tags: Robbie Gould, Earl Bennett, Dane Sanzenbacher, Montario Hardesty, Adam Podlesh
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Bears ready to pressure Colts' Luck
When Brian Urlacher studies the scouting report for Sunday's season opener against the Colts, the Bears middle linebacker doesn't think about the Colts' 2-14 record from a year ago or their decision to rebuild around rookie quarterback Andrew Luck. In...Tags: Carolina Panthers, Julius Peppers, Brian Urlacher, Major Wright, Chicago Bears
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Biggs: 10 thoughts on Bears' win over Giants
Tribune ReporterTen thoughts on the Chicago Bears after their 20-17 exhibition victory Friday night over the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. 1. Lovie Smith always has said that it's hard to make final roster cuts, with plenty of hard decisions in the process....Tags: Matt Forte, Gabe Carimi, Robbie Gould, Charles Tillman, NFC North
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After rough offseason emotionally, Price could thrive with Bears
BOURBONNAIS — As Brian Price met the Chicago media for the first time Saturday night, he exhaled and then flashed a friendly smile. "It don't get no better than this,'' the new Bears defensive tackle said. "It's a defensive town. Great leaders. &#...
Tags: Mark Barron, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Phil Emery, Gang Activity, Brian Price
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Time will tell if McClellin can fill key 3rd defensive end role
BOURBONNAIS — Bears coach Lovie Smith has always contended the nickel cornerback, who plays roughly half the time, is a 12th starter. With an increasing need for an extra defensive back to defend against three- and four-wide receiver sets, it...
Tags: Lovie Smith, Israel Idonije, James Brown, Julius Peppers, Football
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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: Brandon Hardin , Tyler Clutts, Craig Steltz, Brian Urlacher, Brian Price
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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: Gabe Carimi, Brandon Hardin , Lance Briggs, Dane Sanzenbacher, Jason Campbell
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McClellin needs to listen, focus
Shea McClellin is hearing voices. So are most NFL rookies during this point of training camp. From their position coaches, coordinators, veteran teammates, friends, media, fans — everyone offers well-intended advice on how best to transition...
Tags: Lovie Smith, Brandon Hardin , Israel Idonije, Shea McClellin, Football
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Bears LB Urlacher again excused from practice
BOURBONNAIS -- Another day and more questions about the absence of Pro Bowl middle linebacker Brian Urlacher. Coach Lovie Smith said after Tuesday’s practice at Olivet Nazarene University that Urlacher was excused for a second day for personal...
Tags: Lovie Smith, Nick Roach, Brian Urlacher, Football, Devin Hester
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