Silverman: Offensive Line And Aging Defense Are Bears' Biggest Issues
It's the middle of May and training camp is still 2-plus months away. That means it's the perfect time to look at the Chicago Bears and assess their prospects for the 2012 season.
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It's the middle of May and training camp is still 2-plus months away. That means it's the perfect time to look at the Chicago Bears and assess their prospects for the 2012 season.
With the signing of safety Brandon Hardin to a four-year contract Tuesday, the Bears now have their entire 2012 draft class under contract.
Through the draft, trades and free agency, the Bears added key players like Brandon Marshall, Jason Campbell, Michael Bush and Shea McClellan. Though, most of the focus this year has been on the offensive side of the ball.
During his three seasons in Chicago, Cutler has been sacked 110 times, including an NFL-high 52 times in 2010.
Bears head coach Lovie Smith is under contract through the 2013 season, but that didn't stop NFL analyst Boomer Esiason from floating a coaching rumor around the city of Chicago.
The Bears cut ties with three players Monday morning, waiving offensive tackle Levi Horn, guard Reggie Stephens and tight end Andre Smith.
According to a report, newly-acquired wide receiver Brandon Marshall will not face legal charges from the night club incident which took place days before Marshall was traded to the Bears.
The Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota have reached preliminary agreement on the Vikings' use of TCF Bank Stadium during construction of a new Vikings stadium.
The Bears agreed to terms with first round pick Shea McClellin Friday, the same day rookie mini camp got started at Halas Hall.
Just three months ago, I offered some advice to newly hired Bears general manager Phil Emery, and for the most part he took it.
