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Colt McCoy a fan of Chicago Bears rookie receiver Johnny Knox

chicagosports — 2009-07-03T15:28:36-05:00

By Vaughn McClure University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has yet to step foot on an NFL field, but the Heisman Trophy candidate apparently has a good eye for talented receivers. McCoy attended one Abilene (Texas) Christian game last season...

Chicago Bears Charles Tillman would welcome Brett Favre return

chicagosports — 2009-06-26T14:46:47-05:00

By Vaughn McClure Bears cornerback Charles Tillman did his best Brett Favre impersonation Friday morning, playing quarterback for a flag football team during his third annual celebrity gridiron challenge, held at Elmhurst College. After talking about the $75,000 he raised...

Report: Chiefs agree to terms with ex-Chicago Bear Mike Brown

chicagosports — 2009-06-24T11:45:00-05:00

By Vaughn McClure Mike Brown has found a new home. The veteran safety has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to the Kansas City Star. Brown also visited the Cleveland Browns as a free agent. His salary...

Chicago Bears announce single-game sales date

chicagosports — 2009-06-23T11:58:20-05:00

By Vaughn McClure There is sure to be a mad rush for Bears tickets with the official start of the Jay Cutler Era around the corner. The Bears announced that individual-game tickets will go on sale through Ticketmaster on Saturday,...

Jay Cutler talks up Brandon Marshall during visit to William & Mary

chicagosports — 2009-06-22T15:17:51-05:00

By Vaughn McClure Bears quarterback Jay Cutler didn't have much to say about either Plaxico Burress or Brandon Marshall following the final day of organized team activities last week. But Cutler had plenty to say about his ex-Denver teammate Marshall...

TSN sets Pace on cover

chicagosports — 2009-06-18T11:15:41-05:00

By David Haugh 11:15 a.m. Last week the Sporting News created quite a stir around Chicago by ranking Lovie Smith 20th among top coaches in the NFL, behind the likes of less-accomplished head coaches such as Brad Childress and Wade...

Manhattan District Attorney: Burress case headed to Grand Jury

chicagosports — 2009-06-18T10:17:21-05:00

By David Haugh 10:15 a.m. Another legal development Wednesday made the pursuit of Plaxico Burress more complicated for the Bears or any other interested team. Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau said a grand jury will hear the case against Burress...

Cutler says he never texted Burress

chicagosports — 2009-06-18T10:04:33-05:00

By David Haugh About that text message Jay Cutler sent to Plaxico Burress last April to lobby the wide receiver to come to the Bears... LOL. Turns out no such message was ever sent, the Bears clarified Wednesday after the...

Brandon Marshall's agent confirms trade request

chicagosports — 2009-06-16T14:54:52-05:00

The agent for disgruntled Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall confirmed to ESPN and a Denver TV station that a trade request was made last week in a face-to-face meeting with owner Pat Bowlen. "There was a meeting with Mr. Bowlen...

Jim Nantz says Bears should avoid Burress

chicagosports — 2009-06-15T13:04:49-05:00

By David Haugh Respected longtime broadcaster Jim Nantz tends to measure his opinions carefully when speaking out on issues related to his domain in the NFL, golf or college basketball. But Nantz didn’t hold back Monday morning on the “Waddle...