Lance Louis: “I needed a fresh start”
Lance Louis, a former seventh-round pick of the Bears, developed into a solid starter. But he’s taking his talents to Miami. “I just felt like I needed a fresh start,” Louis told the Sun-Times. “I went...
View ArticleMatt Slauson “incredibly excited” to join Bears
Veteran guard Matt Slauson had choices, but the Bears had something working in their favor. “I’ve been a fan of the Bears for a long time,” Slauson told the Sun-Times Friday after agreeing to terms on...
View ArticleMatt Slauson thinks about block on Brian Cushing “all the time”
Solid offensive linemen usually operate under the radar. Matt Slauson, who started 48 of 51 games for the New York Jets, was one of those linemen. But during an October game between the Jets and...
View ArticleJosh McCown: “I wanted to be in Chicago”
Josh McCown was flattered that other teams were interested in him. But the veteran quarterback only had his eyes on one club. “I wanted to be in Chicago,” McCown told the Sun-Times. “I’m very excited.”...
View ArticleMatt Toeaina surprised at timing of release
Matt Toeaina arrived at Halas Hall Tuesday for the start of voluntary workouts, and he was escorted upstairs, where he was informed of his immediate release. “I wasn’t expecting that. I figured I would...
View ArticleBears 2013 preseason opponents
The Bears announced their opponents and weekends for the 2013 preseason. They open on the road in Charlotte against the Carolina Panthers Aug. 8-11 then return to Soldier Field for an Aug. 15 game...
View ArticleAyanbadejo: Up to four NFL players could come out “sooner than you think”
Former Bears linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo is a Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowl selection. But he’s known more for his advocacy of same-sex marriage and gay rights than his prowess as a...
View ArticleMatt Forte on Marc Trestman: “He’s very intelligent”
At the owners meeting last month, Bears head coach Marc Trestman was very complimentary of Matt Forte. The feeling is mutual. “It’s nice to hear that from a coach,” Forte said of Trestman’s glowing...
View ArticleBrandon Marshall impressed with J’Marcus Webb
Few Bears have had a more eventful offseason than J’Marcus Webb. He was arrested for marijuana possession in late February, and he was replaced as the team’s left tackle in March after the free-agent...
View ArticleIllinois DE Michael Buchanan eager to start NFL career
Michael Buchanan packed up belongings in Champaign Wednesday, and he returned home to Chicago’s South Side, where he’ll soon learn where his NFL home. The Fighting Illini defensive end is expected to...
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