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Mercilus wants to prove worth to Bears
In the April draft, the Bears chose Shea McClellin in the first round and passed over Illinois' Whitney Mercilus. On Sunday, during his first visit to Soldier Field, Mercilus would like to offer them a not-so-subtle reminder of that — perhaps by...
Tags: New England Patriots, Shea McClellin, National Football League, Lovie Smith, Chandler Jones
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Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag
Tribune reporterWhat will teams do now to exploit the loss of Brian Urlacher? Physically not a huge threat but ability to change formations a key loss. -- @Tquille, from Twitter I've heard a lot of talk this season about how Urlacher can't move anymore. Understand...Tags: Twitter, Inc., Charles Tillman, Minnesota Vikings, J'Marcus Webb, Major Wright
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Something has to give Sunday night
No running back has done more damage against Lovie Smith's Bears than Adrian Peterson, but it has been awhile since the Vikings star trampled the defense. Peterson and former Packers running back Ryan Grant both have rushed for 100 yards three times...
Tags: Arian Foster, Lance Briggs, Ryan Grant, National Football League, Lovie Smith
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Are Bears a house divided again?
Hard to imagine Lovie Smith going toe to toe with defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli at halftime of an important Bears game. Of course, Mike Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan famously had to be separated in the locker room at halftime of the...
Tags: Mike Ditka, New England Patriots, Lovie Smith, National Football League, Jim McMahon
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Hester looking for breakout game
A quad injury sidelined Devin Hester on Thursday, but he was back on the practice field Friday as the Bears continued preparation for their game with the Lions on Monday night in Soldier Field. Hester, who was limited but is expected to play, could...
Tags: Bill Bentley, Alshon Jeffery, Titus Young, Lovie Smith, Eric Weems
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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: Arian Foster, Shea McClellin, Dallas Cowboys, National Football League, Houston Texans
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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: NFL Pro Bowl, Tim Jennings, Brandon Gibson, Charles Tillman, Chris Conte
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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: Eric Weems, Brandon Marshall, Chicago Tribune, Brian Urlacher, Brian Price
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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: Robert Griffin III, Shea McClellin, National Football League, Lovie Smith, Donald Brown
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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: Charles Tillman, Geno Hayes, Brandon Meriweather, Cheta Ozougwu, Thaddeus Gibson
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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, Substance Abuse, Chicago Tribune, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Phil Emery
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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: Chicago Bears, Lovie Smith, Israel Idonije, Football, Mark Anderson
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