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Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Offensive Line

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  Much like the wide receiving corps, the Bear’s offensive line has been a enigma for years. But unlike the receiving corps, no major moves were made in the offseason to improve the unit.   I was in the school of thought that the best move the Bears could make, outside of signing a Pro-Bowl caliber o-lineman, would be to stand pat and let the current players … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Offensive Line

Stock Watch: Chicago Bears Training Camp

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I’ll admit it: it’s way too early to predict who will make the final roster and who will be on the outside looking in come September. It’s only the middle of week 2 in Bourbonnais. But a few players have been making headlines at Bears camp for different reasons. Let’s take a look at who’s getting camp off on the right foot and who might be on the bubble after a poor … [Read more...] about Stock Watch: Chicago Bears Training Camp

Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Wide Receivers

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Position battles are always a focal point of training camp. This summer in Bourbonnais will be no different for the Chicago Bears. Over the next few weeks, I’ll dissect the ongoing battles at each position and analyze the talent on the depth chart. First up will be the wide receiving corps, which has become an incredibly deep and athletic group under new GM Phil Emery. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Training Camp Position Battles: Wide Receivers

Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night

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On Wednesday May 16th the Chicago Cubs hosted their inaugural Social Media Night. Fans who purchased tickets were invited to a pregame social media panel at Wrigley Field's Captain Morgan Club. And by social media, we obviously mean the discussion was Twitter heavy. The panel consisted of Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (@RobbieGould09), (more on his night here) Cubs.com … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night

Bears Kicker Robbie Gould will take you out to dinner, follow him on Twitter

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Chicago Bears placekicker Robbie Gould is one of the more interesting and articulate athletes out there. When his days draining field goals are over, he has a bright future in broadcasting. Wednesday night, when the Chicago Cubs hosted the Philadelphia Phillies, Gould was part of a three person social media panel. He cracked jokes, dropped one-liners and made an announcement … [Read more...] about Bears Kicker Robbie Gould will take you out to dinner, follow him on Twitter

Bears Matt Forte feels disrespected by Michael Bush signing

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Get ready for the Matt Forte holdout once Chicago Bears preseason begins at Camp Bourbonaiss. Via Twitter, Forte publicly expressed his disgust and the Bears signed tailback Michael Bush to a four-year contract worth $14 million, including $7 million guaranteed. Forte, who was slapped with the Bears' franchise tag earlier this month instead of a long-term deal, … [Read more...] about Bears Matt Forte feels disrespected by Michael Bush signing