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  1. Staley Da Bear

    NFL releases list of 337 Combine invitees

    The NFL has released its list of the 337 prospects who have been invited to participate in the Scouting Combine February 24-March 1 in Indianapolis. The group is comprised of 17 quarterbacks, 30 running backs, 55 receivers, 20 tight ends, 52 offensive linemen, 46 defensive linemen, 44...
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    Lazor eager to begin working with Trubisky

    "I'm excited," Lazor said. "I think that the immediate feeling you get for [Trubisky] is how enthusiastic he is and how important it is for him to be great. If you consider yourself a teacher as a coach, that's one of the most critical things you look for is a guy who really is motivated to be...
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    Three Bears ranked among top fantasy players

    Robinson had three 100-yard games in 2019, catching seven passes for 102 yards in the season opener against the Packers at Soldier Field, six passes for 131 yards and one touchdown Nov. 24 versus the Giants and seven passes for 125 yards in a rematch with the Packers Dec. 15 in Green Bay. With...
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    Chalk Talk: Who will be top tight ends available?

    Who do you think was the Bears' MVP for the 2019 season? Steve N. Arizona The Bears had four players named to the Pro Bowl in outside linebacker Khalil Mack, cornerback Kyle Fuller, safety Eddie Jackson and return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson. But to me, their MVP in 2019 was receiver...
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    Follow up: Fans rank HOF-worthy Bears

    Hester received 80 percent of the first-place votes from fans, crushing the rest of the field. None of the other five garnered more than 7 percent, with Jay Hilgenberg receiving 7 percent, followed by Steve McMichael (6), Charles Tillman (5), Lance Briggs (2) and Olin Kreutz (1). Hester also...
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    Bears to play Jaguars in Jacksonville in 2020

    The Jaguars announced Tuesday that they will play back-to-back home games in London this season, but their home contest against the Bears will be played in Jacksonville at TIAA Bank Field. The Bears played in London last season, losing to the Raiders 24-21 on Oct. 6 at Tottenham Hotspur...
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    Bears in middle of pack in NFL power rankings

    In two NFL power rankings released this week, the Bears are ranked in the middle of the league—not a surprise given their 8-8 record in 2019. The Bears are listed at No. 17 by NFL.com's Dan Hanzus and No. 18 by ESPN.com. In detailing a "reason for optimism," ESPN.com's Jeff Dickerson writes...
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    Who analysts think Bears will select in draft

    In a mock draft posted Monday, NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter is predicting that the Bears will select LSU guard Damien Lewis at No. 43 and Texas Tech linebacker Jordyn Brooks at No. 50. Lewis played the last two seasons at LSU after transferring from Mississippi Community College. He started all...
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    Ranking former Bears most deserving of HOF

    Why he's worthy Hester established himself as the most prolific kick returner in NFL history, setting records that may never be broken with 19 kick-return touchdowns, 14 punt-return TDs and 20 return touchdowns, which includes punts, kickoffs, missed field goals, fumbles and interceptions...
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    Bears Coat drive continues through Feb. 28

    When the calendar flips to February on Saturday, the 31st annual Chicago Bears Coat Drive will enter its final month. New and gently used coats can be donated at 188 participating Jewel-Osco locations throughout Chicagoland through Feb. 28; a store locator is available at JewelOsco.com...
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    Former Bears linebacker returns to Super Bowl

    Two days before facing the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI in February 2007, the Bears conducted their final practice of the week at the University of Miami. On one play, reserve linebacker Rod Wilson dropped back into pass coverage, turning his hips and running downfield—just as he had...
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    Father, son shared special bond as Bears fans

    One effect of the Bears' century-long run is the little pockets of fandom spread across the United States and beyond. A comedian in New York latched onto the team when she was just starting her career at Second City. A cowboy in Wyoming remembers when the Bears felt like a local team...
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    Chalk Talk: Where did Montgomery rank?

    David Montgomery ranked second among NFL rookie rushers in both yards (889) and touchdowns (6), trailing only the Raiders' Josh Jacobs, who ran for 1,150 yards and seven TDs. The only other rookie running backs to gain at least 500 yards in 2019 were the Eagles' Miles Sanders (818) and the...
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    Bears sign former CFL cornerback Roberson

    The Bears on Wednesday bolstered their secondary by signing former CFL cornerback Tre Roberson to a two-year contract. Roberson, 27, played for the Calgary Stampeders the past two seasons. In 2018, he helped the Stampeders win the Grey Cup championship, recording 54 tackles, three...
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    Ridley gained greater appreciation for football

    Bears receiver Riley Ridley didn't make his NFL debut until Week 13 of his rookie season in 2019. But the long wait gave the fourth-round pick a chance to gain a greater appreciation of the sport he's played since he was a kid. "I had to be patient, but it brought out a different person,"...
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    Bears Pro Bowlers reflect on memorable week

    "It was a surreal moment for me that I really cherish," Jackson said. "Just watching him play growing up, to have his jersey it's like, 'Wow!' "You're so blessed to be able to wake up and play this game. It's a blessing to be able to come out here and share a locker room with these type of...
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