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Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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By Maggie Hendricks

Bear Bites: Veteran DT Gets a Tryout

Bear Bites: Veteran DT Gets a Tryout

Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on a possible free agent signing, what Lance Briggs had to say about the bounty punishments, good information for... Read »

Tuesday, Mar 13, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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By Maggie Hendricks

Marshall Trade Will Help Chicago Win Now

Marshall Trade Will Help Chicago Win Now

New Bears general manager Phil Emery made a big splash minutes before free agency started, acquiring three-time Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall from the Miami Dolphins for two draft picks. Marshall played... Read »

Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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By Maggie Hendricks

Lance Briggs Sounds Off on Bounties

Lance Briggs Sounds Off on Bounties

Lance Briggs became a seven-time Pro Bowler because he is known to hit hard and disrupt offenses. He spoke up on Twitter about the New Orleans bounty scandal. Read »

Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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By Maggie Hendricks

Smith Address Forte and Briggs' Contracts

Smith Address Forte and Briggs' Contracts

For the first time since the end of the regular season, Bears head coach Lovie Smith talked about the contract situations of his players. While in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, he talked about how important... Read »

Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 at 4:21 PM
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By Maggie Hendricks

Unsolicited Advice for Phil Emery: Defense

Unsolicited Advice for Phil Emery: Defense

The Bears defense is what the team is known for. Five defensive players were named to the Pro Bow this season, and it's obviously where the team has invested its money. However, the defense is far from perfect.... Read »

Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 at 8:23 AM
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By Maggie Hendricks

Bear Bites: Matt Forte 'Will Be A Bear'

Bear Bites: Matt Forte 'Will Be A Bear'

Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for news on Matt Forte, Phil Emery's hire, and a trade that may seem crazy, but may just be perfect. Read »

Friday, Jan 27, 2012 at 10:27 AM
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By Ben Bowman

Why the Bears Should Trade Lance Briggs

Why the Bears Should Trade Lance Briggs

Lance Briggs is 31. He's a great player. But he and Brian Urlacher can't continue to perform at a Pro Bowl level much longer. It's time for the Bears to look toward the future. Read »

Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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By Maggie Hendricks

2011 Season Awards: Defensive MVP

2011 Season Awards: Defensive MVP

Today, we focus on the heart of the Bears: the defense. Classic Bears football features a crushing defense, and Chicago's D aimed to reach the same heights as their predecessors. They didn't quite get there,... Read »

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 6:20 AM
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By Marcus Riley

Briggs Bows Out of Pro Bowl

Briggs Bows Out of Pro Bowl

No reason given for linebacker's absence. Read »

Friday, Dec 30, 2011 at 8:52 AM
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By Maggie Hendricks

Bear Bites: Keeping it Together

Bear Bites: Keeping it Together

Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Bears news. Read about Corey Graham trying out a new role, who made 30 under 30, how the team can stay intact next year, Lance Briggs' contract extension... Read »

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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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