Former Bears coach Mike Ditka, an ESPN analyst, said, “I don’t think anything about what Tony said is earth-shattering. I think it’s a fact. [Cutler] came here under uncertain circumstances. The way he got out of Denver was kind of strange. But the kid is a talent.”
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Chicago Bears Trade Rumors
The Arizona Cardinals didn’t want cornerback Rod Hood anymore. Now it appears several NFL teams do, according to Profootballtalk.com. The web-site reported Hood has received a contract offer from the St. Louis Rams, where he worked with new head coach Steve Spagnuolo when they were together in Philadelphia. The report also indicated Hood will visit [...]
Strong-side linebacker figures to be one of the few positions where the Bears will have a true battle in training camp for a starting job, but that could change if Pisa Tinoisamoa reunites with Lovie Smith and Bob Babich.
Drew Rosenhaus recently said at least two teams were interested in his client Plaxico Burress. Well, the Jets are clearly one of those teams, so which is the other one? Although Bears general manager Jerry Angelo says it isn’t the Bears, he did say the Bears are open to signing Plax if, you know, he [...]
Agent Drew Rosenhaus, via Twitter, indicated he’s seeking new deals for both Israel Idonije and Adewale Ogunleye, with the contracts of both Bears defensive linemen up after the 2009 season. Don’t expect Idonije, who is due $1.5 million this season, to make a big stink about it.
If these reports are accurate, it doesn’t appear the Arizona Cardinals were able to drum up much serious interest in disgruntled receiver Anquan Boldin in advance of the draft. The Bears apparently offered a second-round pick, and according to Kent Somers in the Arizona Republic, the best the Eagles offered was a third-rounder plus (also) [...]
The Chicago Bears came to terms Monday on a one-year contract with tight end Michael Gaines, who spent last season playing for Detroit.
Fans in Chicago and Baltimore are still concerned about their teams’ lack of success filling wide receiver needs. Vikings fans are still wondering about the quarterback position, if Brett Favre is indeed staying retired. Steelers fans are still concerned about the offensive line. Saints fans still see the need for a power inside running back.
