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Methodically Waiting For O.J. Atogwe, Good Thing Urlacher Missed Last Season, And Latest Prospects On Bears’ Radar

by Shea Johnson on Monday 19 April 2010 at 8:00 am

Here is the deal: We don’t have time, nor always the will, to make a post out of every semi-significant Bears-related tidbit that hits the InterWeb. But, to satisfy you readers and make sure that we keep on top of everything, we’re bringing you short and precise annotated Bears highlights every Monday and Thursday. This is our link-dumpish effort. (more…)

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‘Blog Down’ Found This On The Internets

by Shea Johnson on Saturday 4 April 2009 at 5:32 pm

Everybody has a links post. So why not us? Unfortunately, we didn’t think the official title all the way through.

Greg Olsen likes the Cutler deal. Who would have thought? (Greg Olsen’s Official Blog)

Then: Butler wears No. 6, Now: Cutler wears No. 6. Mere coincidence, or destiny of the Gods? (NFL Juice)

Jay Cutler involved in fight with teammate. That was quick. (Not Qualified To Comment)

Wide receivers Bears could land via free agency, or the draft. (Chicago Tribune)

Jesus, it’s been two days since the Bears acquired the franchise quarterback that has eluded them for years. Next, already. All Cutler linkage. (Zoner Sports)

Byron Orton doesn’t get visitors much: And he loves to talk. (Deadspin)

Hmmm. This Cutler “Give A Shit” timeline is more accurate than most. (The Sports Hernia)

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‘Blog Down’ Found This On The Internets

by Shea Johnson on Saturday 21 March 2009 at 6:20 pm

Everybody has a links post. So why not us? Unfortunately, we didn’t think the official title all the way through.

Hanie, Basanez in the battle to back-up Kyle Orton, or you know, someone other than Kyle Orton. (Chicago Tribune)

The next Moose? Bears could be one of a few teams looking Georgia WR Mohammad Massaquoi in Round 4. (KFFL)

Barry Johnson wants to play high school football. Barry Johnson will be Bears starting RT in 2014. (WHAM-13)

Tribune Live analysts get negative in roundtable discussion, refer to organization’s many failures. Just let bygones be bygones already. God! (Monsters of the Midway Illustrated)

Former Bears QB Nick Hill has found work in the AF2. Tiger Lyon is none too pleased. (The Monitor)

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‘Blog Down’ Found This On The Internets

by Shea Johnson on Thursday 12 March 2009 at 12:44 am

Everybody has a links post. So why not us? Unfortunately, we didn’t think the official title all the way through.

Terrence Metcalf released, still a Charles S. Dutton look-a-like. (Huddle Up)

Jay Morgan would say Bears were after QB Josh Freeman, if he existed. (Bleacher Report).

Dick Butkus leads the war against drugs. (The US Daily)

Hurricane Ditka is the keynote speaker at a conference for relational core data processing platforms. Naturally. (Earth Times)

Bears scouts were in Oklahoma, Auburn, Kansas, and Washington for the colleges’ pro days. (Inside The Bears)

Recounting the Bears biggest draft misses of all time. New candidates added after April. (Bear Goggles On)

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‘Blog Down’ Found This On The Internets…No Interest Edition

by Shea Johnson on Saturday 7 March 2009 at 1:08 pm

Everybody has a links post. So why not us? Unfortunately, we didn’t think the official title all the way through.

Don’t expect Darren Sharper or S Roy Williams to be sought after by the Bears. (Huddle Up)

Bears — cliche’ coming — say N.O. to T.O. (Pro Football Talk)

Despite his interest, QB Chris Simms isn’t hearing from Chicago. (Huddle Up).

Recently released Jason Taylor has no interest in playing for the Monsters of the Midway. (Chicago Tribune)

Larry Mayer doesn’t see the 37-year old Marvin Harrison as a good fit for the Bears offense. (Chalk Talk)

One veteran offensive coordinator feels Byron Leftwich won’t go to the Bears to be a back-up. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Just to leave no stone unturned, Jerry Angelo hasn’t shown any interest in Torry Holt or Jeff Garcia, either. (Chicago Tribune)

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‘Blog Down’ Found This On The Internets…Free Agency Edition

by Shea Johnson on Friday 27 February 2009 at 5:57 pm

Everybody has a links post. So why not us? Unfortunately, we didn’t think the official title all the way through.

S Brandon McGowan and RB Kevin Jones are garnering interest from the Bucs. (Pewter Report)

Kurt Warner doesn’t play well in cold, bad news for the Bears. (Phoenix New Times)

Houshmandzadeh’s agent says he hasn’t heard of Bears’ interest in his client. (Inside The Bears)

Signing Frank Omiyale won’t affect Bears’ efforts to re-sign John St. Clair. (Chicago Daily Herald)

Bears named in Houshmandzadeh sweepstakes, but were they ever really in the mix? (Cincy Jungle)

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‘Blog Down’ Found This On The Internets…

by Shea Johnson on Saturday 21 February 2009 at 3:49 pm

Everybody has a links post. So why not us? Unfortunately, we didn’t think the official title all the way through.

Kyle Orton will start in 2009. No shit. (NFL.com Blogs)

Numerous journalists are bringing up Mike Vick to Bears talk. (The Chicagoist)

Charles Tillman is staying put at cornerback; won’t move to safety. (Inside the Bears)

New clothing line pays tribute to the late, great Walter Payton. (Tampa Bay Online)

Bears will “strongly consider” Illinois CB Vontae Davis if he’s available at No. 18. (RotoWorld)

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‘Blog Down’ Found This On The Internets…

by Shea Johnson on Sunday 8 February 2009 at 12:17 pm

Everybody has a links post. So why not us? Unfortunately, we didn’t think the official title all the way through.

  • One-hundred dollars on a Bears Super Bowl victory will net you $4000. (The Bleacher Report)
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Week 11 Preview, Vasher Could Ride Bench, And The D-Line Zeroes In On The Elusive Sack

by Shea Johnson on Sunday 16 November 2008 at 1:08 am

The Bears (5-4) head up to Lambeau Field to take on QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (4-5) in this year’s first installment of the best rivalry in football. A Bears win guarantees they’ll keep, at least, a share of the division lead.

Nathan Vasher could lose playing time in favor of Corey Graham. (Yahoo!)

I guess there is a place for philosophical talk in football. (Green Bay Gazette) (more…)

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Week 10 Preview and Albert Haynesworth Would Rather Say Nice Things About Matt Forte Then To, You Know, Step On His Head

by Shea Johnson on Saturday 8 November 2008 at 5:01 pm

NFL’s third-ranked ground attack, meet the NFL’s sixth best against it. Something has to give. Other than the head of Andrew Gurode from the force of Albert Haynesworth’s size 14 cleat.

The Tennessee Titans, the last undefeated team in the NFL, look to keep that record clean tomorrow against the 5-3 NFC North-leading Bears.

Following the old Roman-inspired adage, the Titans, while in Chicago, will do what the Bears will do: run, run, and run some more. After all, would you want to throw it with names like Kerry Collins, Justin Gage, and Rex Grossman leading that charge? (more…)

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