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| The Bears defense once again struggled last season, ranking 21st overall. The only thing that saved this unit was six defense/special teams touchdowns. But besides that, the Bears did little well last season. They had just 28 sacks, which was a disappointing, and allowed 22 points per game. The defense was hit by some injuries, though, which didn't help matters. A healthy Brian Urlacher for a full season would be a big boost for the Bears. The secondary does do a good job of making plays, a staple of any Lovie Smith defense. They had 22 interceptions, ranking near the top of the lead. The Bears always do a good job of causing turnovers. Devin Hester didn't have a return touchdown last season, but remains one of the best in the game. He is a home run threat every time the ball is in his hands. And Danieal Manning was very good on kick returns last season, scoring a touchdown while averaging just less than 30 yards per return.
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Even though they won't limit the yards and points as some of the top defenses in the game, the Bears still have a solid fantasy defense. They create turnovers and have a great return game. The Bears are capable of some big point totals for fantasy teams and should remain around a top 10 defense/special teams. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Craig Steltz (biceps) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 5, and is expected to play in Week 9. |
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| The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Bears FS Craig Steltz is listed as the No. 3 free safety. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Craig Steltz appears to have the lead for the free safety job entering training camp. |
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| Allen Wilson, of the Buffalo News, reports Chicago Bears FS Craig Steltz saw the majority of the time at free safety with the first-team defensive during offseason workouts. |
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| Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears SS Craig Steltz will line up at strong safety as well as free safety during the team's minicamp. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears SS Craig Steltz (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears SS Craig Steltz (ankle) did not play in the team's Week 3 game because of an ankle injury. His status for Week 4 is uncertain. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears SS Craig Steltz (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 19. He is listed as doubtful for Week 3 and is not expected to play in the game. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears SS Craig Steltz (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 18. |
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| The Chicago Bears signed S Craig Steltz to a four-year contract Monday, June 2. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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Injury Concern.