ESPN.com presents Bears http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears 60 en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 12:40:08 webmaster@espn.go.com http://assets.espn.go.com/i/espn/teamlogos/lrg/trans/espn_dotcom_black.gif 110 110 The Chicago Bears steadfastly denied the need to add to the offensive line this offseason because they plan to deploy the pieces already on hand differently, according to sources familiar with the situation, who said veteran Chris Williams will move back to offensive tackle. Read the entire story.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676118/sources-bears-returning-williams-to-tackle Wed, 16 May 2012 11:01:20 EDT 4676118 There's an enhanced sense of optimism among Chicago Bears fans following the additions of Brandon Marshall, Michael Bush and others, but quarterback Jay Cutler isn't ready to celebrate offseason moves just yet. Read the entire story.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676116/cutler-on-o-line-definitely-a-concern Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:21 EDT 4676116 Chicago Bears second-round pick Alshon Jeffery initially declined an invitation to attend the NFLPA Rookie Premiere event to be held in Los Angeles from May 17-20 because he was reluctant to skip portions of the club's offseason workout program following last weekend's rookie minicamp. But Jeffery altered his plans when informed of a provision in Article 21 of the 2011 CBA which addresses the necessity for clubs to permit the absence of rookies to participate in the event.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676112/jeffery-changes-course-to-attend-rookie-event Tue, 15 May 2012 13:48:00 EDT 4676112 Over the past few months, the Chicago Bears have transformed their receiving corps from one of the NFL's shortest to arguably the tallest. They've reunited the key players from the Denver Broncos' dynamic 2008 offense and they've fended off questions -- including some from their quarterback -- about their offensive line. But to me, the most intriguing thing happening in Chicago at the moment is the development of a mysterious package of plays for receiver/kick returner Devin Hester, the latest in a long line of attempts to harness Hester's Hall of Fame speed and skills for their offense.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676111/bears-less-is-more-for-devin-hester Tue, 15 May 2012 12:58:53 EDT 4676111 The Chicago Bears signed safety Brandon Hardin to a four-year contract on Tuesday. Read the entire story.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676107/bears-sign-hardin-to-four-year-contract Tue, 15 May 2012 10:58:57 EDT 4676107 ESPN NFL analyst Mark Schlereth explains how the Bears will try to improve on a struggling offensive line.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676105/video-bears-offense-undergoing-changes Mon, 14 May 2012 19:39:27 EDT 4676105 CHICAGO -- Quarterback Jay Cutler says his right thumb is fine and he can't wait to return to lead a significantly upgraded Bears offense. Cutler said he's recovered from offseason surgery to repair the fractured thumb. He suffered the injury late last November against San Diego while making a tackle on Antoine Cason, who had just picked off the Bears quarterback. Read the full story.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676103/cutlers-says-thumb-fine Mon, 14 May 2012 19:31:37 EDT 4676103 LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears have waived offensive tackle Levi Horn, tight end Andre Smith and guard Reggie Stephens. The Bears announced the moves on Monday, trimming their roster to 89 players. Horn spent most of the past two seasons on the practice squad. Smith was an undrafted free agent out of Virginia Tech last season, and Stephens joined the practice squad last November. ]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676100/bears-trim-roster-waive-three-players Mon, 14 May 2012 13:38:18 EDT 4676100 New York police are likely to wrap up this week their investigation into an a March nightclub incident in which Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall is alleged to have punched a woman in the face, NFL sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Read the entire story.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676097/sources-marshall-probe-likely-done-this-week Mon, 14 May 2012 08:36:49 EDT 4676097 Lovie Smith hinted earlier Sunday the Bears would sign "a couple" tryout players who participated in the club's three-day rookie minicamp. So it came as no surprise when the team announced later in the day it had inked seven of the tryout players to three-year contracts. The seven players are: Wisconsin-Whitewater quarterback Matt Blanchard, Texas Southern receiver Joseph Anderson, Illinois State tight end Brandon Venson, Concordia tackle Tyler Hendrickson, Central Florida guard Nick Pieschel, Boston College punter Ryan Quigley and Connecticut kicker David Teggart.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4676095/after-tryout-bears-ink-seven-rookies Sun, 13 May 2012 17:23:39 EDT 4676095