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10-pack: The worst moves (and non-moves) of the NFL offseason (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:36:38 PDT

With the offseason moving past the halfway point, SN's Mike Florio takes a look at 10 of the moves (and non-moves) that stand out as the least prudent of the year to date.

Trippin' Tuesday: Urlacher to skip minicamp? (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:44:00 PDT

Brian Urlacher realizes the move would not be popular, but the Bears LB strongly feels a new deal is deserved.

Bears make Gould highest paid kicker (AP)

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:11:53 PDT

Robbie Gould became the highest paid kicker, agreeing to a five-year, $15.5 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears that includes a $4.25 million signing bonus on Monday. The deal runs through 2013. "I'm excited about the contract I signed," Gould, who had a year left on his contract, said during a conference call with reporters.

Gould signs five-year extension (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:15:02 PDT

Robbie Gould did not want to leave Chicago, and now he won't have to.

Bears Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:02:04 PDT

Despite a lot of talk to the contrary, the Bears shouldn't even consider cutting Cedric Benson until training camp and, if he's healthy, they shouldn't cut him regardless of the outcome of last Saturday night's arrest for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest.

The Bears should treat Benson's arrest as what it is—a misdemeanor. Regular people don't usually lose their jobs over a misdemeanor, even if they're coming off a bad year. And in this case, there is considerable difference of opinion as to whether Benson resisted or was the object of overzealous police work. He has denied that he was drunk and that he resisted arrest.

Keep in mind, Benson has not been arrested since he was drafted by the Bears in 2005.

Bears release S Adam Archuleta (AP)

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:08:56 PDT

The Chicago Bears released veteran strong safety Adam Archuleta on Tuesday, ending a brief and disappointing tenure with the team. Archuleta, 30, broke a hand early last season and started in just 10 of the 15 games in which he appeared. He lost his starting job to Brandon McGowan and finished the season on special teams.

Bears release S Archuleta (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:39:27 PDT

After not getting what they paid for, the Chicago Bears have cut ties with Adam Archuleta.

Forte can help Bears regain a punishing ground game (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:56:19 PDT

The Chicago Bears haven't had much luck finding a consistent feature back over the past two decades. Rookie Matt Forte is their best bet to reestablish a strong running game.

Bears' Benson plans to fight charges (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:01:30 PDT

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson believes officers used excessive force against him and plans to fight charges he operated a boat while intoxicated and resisted arrest on a Texas lake over the weekend. "He denies that he was intoxicated," attorney Brian Carney said Monday. "He denies that he resisted arrest." Benson is scheduled to appear in Travis County Court on May 19 to face charges...

Forte could help Bears regain a punishing ground game (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:16:40 PDT

The Chicago Bears haven't had much luck finding a consistent feature back over the past two decades. Rookie Matt Forte is their best bet to reestablish a strong running game.

Bears RB Benson disputes charges (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:49:28 PDT

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson is disputing his charges for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest.

Chicago RB Benson arrested on intoxicated boating charge (AP)

Sun, 04 May 2008 15:46:14 PDT

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was charged with failing a sobriety test while operating a 30-foot boat, then resisting arrest before being hit with pepper spray and dragged ashore by officers. Benson faces charges of boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest after the incident Saturday night on Lake Travis, Travis County Sheriff's Department spokesman Roger Wade said Sunday.

10-pack: Booty could challenge Jackson in Minnesota (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:16:10 PDT

Pro Football Talk.com's Mike Florio offers postdraft coverage.

NFC grades: Redskins, Panthers earn high marks (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:45:00 PDT

The two teams combined for 19 picks with plenty of potential starters on offense and defense.

Waiting game ends for Dixon (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:06:00 PDT

Dennis Dixon felt slighted earlier in the fifth round but rejoiced after getting drafted by the Steelers.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

Bears nab OT Williams with 14th pick (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:49:28 PDT

With holes on both sides of the ball, the Chicago Bears started to rebuild at the point of attack.

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

Seven players, seven smart draft-day trades (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:39 PDT

It's fun to play GM, and that's why pro football pundits and fans love doing mock drafts. But why stop at just predicting the picks? Why not some "mock trading" while we're at it?

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Davis signs three-year deal with Bears (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:37:25 PDT

Wide receiver Rashied Davis signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday after accepting the team's one-year tender offer as a restricted free agent last week. Signed out of the Arena Football League in 2005, Davis caught 39 passes for 468 yards and two touchdowns the past two seasons after spending his first year in Chicago as a reserve cornerback and return man.

Bears re-sign WR Davis (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:59:30 PDT

The Chicago Bears re-signed wide receiver Rashied Davis to a three-year contract Wednesday.

Parcells, Dimitroff in the draft spotlight (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:12:00 PDT

Among the intriguing story lines going into the weekend is how Miami and Atlanta's new decision-makers fare.

Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:38 PDT

Here's a take on what would happen in Round 1 of the 2008 draft if the teams were allowed to pick players already in the league. I'll admit it: It's silly. But it's also a lot more interesting than perusing another standard mock draft, version 16.4.

Mocks to the max: Clifton Brown's NFL mock draft (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:31 PDT

NFL draft boards are all stacked, so strap it up for a simulating experience. We've got every corner covered -- and every lineman, receiver and safety, too -- in our quartet of first-round mock drafts. Join us, for Goodell's sake.

Bears are willing to work on new deal for Hester (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:13:26 PDT

Devin Hester is unparalleled in NFL history as a returner, and coach Lovie Smith says he has the skills to...

Urlacher denies report of retirement (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:22:09 PDT

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher insists he is not threatening to retire if the team does not give him more money.

Urlacher said he never threatened to quit over money (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:23:12 PDT

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher disputed a report that he threatened to retire if the Bears don't...

NFC North: Vikings continue to build (Rivals.com)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PDT

The Minnesota Vikings hit a home run by drafting running back Adrian Peterson in the first round last season;...

Best, worst games of '08 (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:23:00 PDT

Pats vs. Colts in Week 9 is a given on the best list. Which other contests figure to be winners or duds?