chicagosports.com - David Haugh

Born leader Harris earns keys to Bears' kingdom

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When Tommie Harris showed up Friday at Halas Hall in a light blue pinstriped suit he now easily could afford, the occasion involved much more than just the exchange of money. In many ways, it also marked a changing of the guard for the franchise.

Bears the Celtics of the NFL? Not even close

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:59:00 -0500

Before sending the Bears off Wednesday after their final organized activity to enjoy a final month of freedom, coach Lovie Smith invoked the worst-to-first, newly crowned NBA champion Boston Celtics for inspiration.

10 things to know about the Bears

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Some certainties with camp approaching

After concluding that the most memorable drive involving Cedric Benson as a Bear was the one in his BMW that got him arrested, here are 10 other things I know 38 days before training camp begins.

Benson, Bears just a bad fit from start

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Bears cut ties to running back who was never able to fit in

He wasn't crying because he was overcome with joy or pride.

This time, it's no joke for Benson

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

With career already on thin ice, Benson's slip-up should be last straw

Why is this man smiling?

Just can't count out Bears' Brown

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

You want to keep walking.

Looking at big picture, Grossman starting small

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Staying after practice and working alongside long-shot rookies is part of Rex Grossman's resurrection plan

Rex Grossman is dragging a blocking dummy.

Happy camper can really prove worth

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Urlacher's presence is his best bargaining chip

By surprising everybody and deciding to report Friday for a three-day mandatory mini-camp, Brian Urlacher has shown he is more serious about his contract demands, not less.

Cedric Benson a changed man for Bears?

Wed, 21 May 2008 21:41:00 -0500

Benson flashes different side off field, but all that really matters to the Bears is what troubled back does on it

Though clearly 10 pounds lighter after changing his diet, Cedric Benson still needs to prove in training camp that his leaner body and repaired ankle will make him a different runner.

Bears' Devin Hester big loser after NFL owners' decision

Tue, 20 May 2008 21:24:00 -0500

Devin Hester, this is ridiculous.