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Pompei: Tice's Bears offense likely to resemble 2002-05 Vikings

Dan Pompei — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:09:00 GMT

Minnesota loved the long ball, made ample use of tight ends when Bears coordinator was head coach

If you want to know what Mike Tice's Bears offense will look like in the fall, it isn't a crystal ball you need.

Haugh: Forte's longevity a factor in contract talks

David Haugh's In the Wake of the News — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:05:00 GMT

Bears concerned how 28-year-old running back's knees will hold up

Not sure running back Matt Forte noticed, but the Bears all but announced this week they now think they are a passing team.

HBO having trouble finding 'Hard Knocks' takers

Sports Xchange — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:58:00 GMT

Despite having a difficult time finding a team to profile for its popular summer reality series "Hard Knocks," HBO is expected to pick an NFL club on June 1, the New York Post reported.

18 Holes with … Hunter Hillenmeyer

Teddy Greenstein — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:41:00 GMT

Ex-Bears LB proficient on golf course too

After 14 holes, I risked the wrath of the golf gods by reminding Hunter Hillenmeyer he had yet to three-putt a green.

Bears LB Urlacher may test free agency after season

Sports Xchange — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:03:00 GMT

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said Friday he is considering testing the free-agent market after this season.

Bears' Wootton says he's healthy, 'ready to go'

By Brad Biggs — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:36:00 GMT

Fourth-round draft pick out of Northwestern in 2010

The Bears invested a first-round draft pick in Shea McClellin but Corey Wootton knows his future with the club is tied to his own performance, not that of a rookie.

Mitchell: Ex-Bears safety Carrier tries to understand deaths of Duerson, Seau

Fred Mitchell — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:34:00 GMT

Former safety succeeded Duerson on Bears and was college teammate of Seau

Mark Carrier has lost two former teammates to suicide — Dave Duerson and Junior Seau — over the last 15 months.

Rush looking to get back on track

By Fred Mitchell , Chicago Tribune reporter — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:15:00 GMT

Visit to San Jose chance for redemption after 34-point loss at Arizona

Coming off a 34-point loss at Arizona, the Rush hope to avoid more road woes when they visit the San Jose SaberCats on Saturday night.

Vegas odds are in: Where do Bears rank?

By Brad Biggs — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:04:00 GMT

In these parts, expectations for the Chicago Bears this coming season are revving up and the focus on the team will only grow.

Bears' Thomas can get drug charge dismissed

By Vaughn McClure , Chicago Tribune reporter — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:21:00 GMT

Linebacker must complete mandated classes before Aug. 29

Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas likely will be cleared of a misdemeanor drug possession charge before the regular season begins, provided he completes the terms of a deferred sentence.

Bush more than big bruising backup

By Vaughn McClure , Chicago Tribune reporter — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:23:00 GMT

New Bears running back should be perfect complement to Forte

It's hard for Raiders running back Darren McFadden to forget the good times he shared with Michael Bush during training camp.

Tebow used on punt protection, also throws 2 picks

The Sports Xchange — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Mark Sanchez looks stronger and healthy, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan said. But all eyes at the Jets' first organized team activity open to the media were on the backup quarterback.

Giants' Nicks out 12 weeks with broken foot

The Sports Xchange — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:10:00 GMT

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during Wednesday morning's organized team activity.

Steelers' Harrison: Vilma lawsuit 'a win-win'

The Sports Xchange — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:40:00 GMT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison says that regardless of the outcome, all NFL players stand to benefit from Jonathan Vilma's defamation lawsuit against Roger Goodell.

Bush looking forward to playoff run with Bears

By Fred Mitchell, Tribune reporter — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:05:00 GMT

With Matt Forte sitting out the Chicago Bears OTA sessions so far because of a contract stalemate, running back Michael Bush is getting more reps. But he's more than willing to share.

Williams back at left tackle

By Brad Biggs , Chicago Tribune reporter — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:02:00 GMT

Left guard could dislodge Webb in return to original position

Rules restrict any contact during offseason workouts, so it's impossible to tell where the Bears are along the offensive line.

Healthy Paea ready to fill increased role

By Brad Biggs and Vaughn McClure , Chicago Tribune reporters — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:49:00 GMT

Knee injury hampered Bears defensive tackle in rookie season

Despite being part of the defensive tackle rotation during the second half of last season, Stephen Paea never felt exactly right as a rookie, thanks to a right knee he barely could bend.

Haugh: Bears want to go back to future with Cutler

David Haugh's In the Wake of the News — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:54:00 GMT

QB reveling in atmospheric conditions that replicate those that stimulated early success

All that was missing was a Shanahan and a view of the Rocky Mountains.

Pompei: School of hard Knox

Dan Pompei — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:24:00 GMT

Injured Bears receiver resolutely on long re-learning curve to recovery

I would like to report a happy story about Johnny Knox, but I really can't.

Bears add ex-Jaguar Collins to DT mix

By Dan Pompei, Tribune reporter — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:39:00 GMT

The Chicago Bears continued to add to their depth at the defensive tackle position Wednesday by signing Nate Collins to a one-year contract.

Cutler: Hester having 'best camp' of all receivers

By Fred Mitchell, Tribune reporter — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:07:00 GMT

Quarterback Jay Cutler was all smiles after the Chicago Bears’ organized team activity session Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Knox taking time, staying positive in recovery

By Dan Pompei, Tribune reporter — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:48:00 GMT

The good news is Johnny Knox was on the field Wednesday for Chicago Bears OTA practices. The bad news is Knox was not practicing, and he isn’t sure when he will be.

Biggs: Observations from Bears OTAs

By Brad Biggs, Tribune reporter — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:31:00 GMT

Under a beautiful blue sky in a perfect spring setting, the Chicago Bears took to the practice fields behind Halas Hall on Wednesday morning for the second organized team activity (OTA) of the offseason.

Union files collusion lawsuit against NFL

The Sports Xchange — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:52:00 GMT

The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit Wednesday that accused NFL owners and the league of collusion during the 2010 season.

Packers sign former Dolphins DE Merling

By Izzy Gould, Sun Sentinel — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:07:00 GMT

Phillip Merling has signed a free-agent contract with the Green Bay Packers becoming the second former Miami Dolphin this week to sign elsewhere.