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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 22, 03:13 PM |
Retired LB Brian Urlacher said he does not see any scenario that would make him consider a comeback at any point. | | May 22, 11:23 AM |
Free-agent MLB Brian Urlacher (Bears) retired after 13 seasons.
Fantasy Impact: This isn't a huge surprise after all the injuries he has dealt with the last several seasons. | | May 22, 09:43 AM |
The Chicago Bears' depth chart at tight end after TE Martellus Bennett is wide open. TE Fendi Onobun could seize an opportunity for playing time. | | May 21, 05:33 PM |
Free-agent RB Kahlil Bell (Bears) is scheduled to work out with the Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, May 21. | | May 21, 03:43 PM |
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte did not participate in practice Tuesday, May 21. Forte is taking part in a two-day USO tour and is visiting troops in Germany. | | May 21, 02:33 PM |
Chicago Bears CB Tim Jennings (undisclosed) did not participate in organized team activities Tuesday, May 21. | | May 20, 07:33 PM |
Chicago Bears PK Robbie Gould (leg) is on-track to be medically cleared to resume kicking duties Thursday, May 23. | | May 20, 02:43 PM |
The Chicago Bears have terminated the contract of DT Andre Fluellen. | | May 17, 06:52 PM |
Chicago Bears DT Henry Melton said he is not worrying about his contract situation and will allow the team to decide whether they want to sign him to a long-term contract. '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, 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). |
Offseason Keys|
TE Martellus Bennett, OT Eben Britton, OT Jermon Bushrod, OG Matt Slauson, DL Turk McBride, LB James Anderson, LB D.J. Williams, FS Tom Zbikowski.
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QB Jason Campbell,
WR Devin Thomas,
TE Kellen Davis,
TE Matt Spaeth,
OG Lance Louis,
OG Chris Spencer,
DL Anthony Adams,
LB Geno Hayes,
LB Nick Roach,
LB Brian Urlacher,
CB D.J. Moore.
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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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