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How Saints' "Bounty Program" Affected Bears
The NFL announced an ongoing investigation into the New Orleans Saints for a "bounty program" run by the defensive staff and players. According to the league, during the past three seasons, players... Read »
Bear Bites: On the Ticket Price Increase
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for news about the ticket price increase, how local players did at the combine, who Devin Hester inspired, a dancing Packer, and an... Read »
Combine Was Weird and Stressful for Bears
The NFL combine is a bizarre combination of job interview and beauty pageant. Prospective players are given numbers then judged for their appearance, ability to complete an array of physical and psychological... Read »
Bear Bites: Bates Hire Earning Applause
Welcome to Bear Bites. Read on for news about the quarterbacks coach, Phil Emery's time at the Naval Academy, and important offseason dates. Read »
Bear Bites: Is Toub Headed to South Beach?
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read about more on the GM search, Dave Toub's prospects, refereeing changes, the Bears need in the secondary and Lionel Richie. Read »
Bear Bites: Updates on GM and Coaching Candidates
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read about the Bears coaching and GM candidates, Jay Cutler's lobbying, which playoff quarterback the Bears could learn from, and an honor... Read »
Where Have All the Wideouts Gone?
Back in August, the Bears had an embarrassment of riches at receiver. Though no number one wideout had emerged, the Bears had plenty of targets for Jay Cutler to hit. The team had returning Bears Devin... Read »
Martz's Problems, Earl's Shoes and Tebow
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Bears news. Read more about Martz's offensive problems, Bennett's footwear, Tebow's tendencies, and the Bears missing on easy scoring opportunities. Read »
Bears Sign Earl Bennett to Extension
Fans of fanciful footwear can rejoice, as Earl Bennett was signed to a contract extension that will put him in orange shoes for the Bears until 2015. The deal is believed to be valued up to $18 million. Read »
Bears Fan Offers Help for Bennett's Fines
Earl Bennett received a surprise in the mail yesterday. Unlike the letters he received from the NFL notifying him of fines, this was a check from a fan. In the memo, the fan wrote, "for orange shoes/ Go Bears!"... Read »
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Football in Chicago isn't always pretty. But Chicagoans like a gritty, smash mouth style. NBC Chicago's Bears blog is much the same, rough around the edges but thrilling every time. Follow along for colorful coverage of your favorite NFC North squad.
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Photos and Videos
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The Best of Martellus Bennett's Instagram
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Brian Urlacher's Storied Career
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Fan Reactions to Urlacher's Departure
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Rahm Praises Israel Idonije For Public Service
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Devin Hester's Top 10 Touchdown Returns
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Which Man Will Lead the Bears?
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Brandon Marshall Talks Coaches, Future, Super Bowl
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Cutler Talks of Lovie's Ouster
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Marshall: 'Amazing' Experience Under Lovie
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Police, Bears' Idonije Hand Out Holiday Cheer
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What Shaped the Bears' Loss to Green Bay
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The Moments That Shaped the Bears Loss
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Six Biggest Moments of the Bears Loss to Seattle
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Game Photos: Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks
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Cutler Talks of Sunday's Win
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Game Photos: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
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Five Reasons the Bears Beat the Vikings
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Key Matchups: Bears vs. Vikings
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Four Reasons the Bears Lost So Badly
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Game Photos: Bears at 49ers
Authors
Maggie Hendricks
Maggie Hendricks is a lifelong Chicagoan and a veteran sports reporter, having covered football, mixed martial arts and the Olympics.
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