28 Apr
Do I see an endorsement deal on the way? Move over Tiger Woods and… those other two guys! Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs reportedly cut himself while shaving. No biggie, right? Most of us have cut ourselves while trying to get those pesky whiskers right under the nose. But I don’t know anyone who [...]
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27 Apr
Maybe I was a little overambitious trying to do a separate post for each of the nine, yes nine, Day 2 players, so I’ll sum up all of the Bears‘ picks here. I’ve pulled my original posts for the first two players selected into this post to have one giant draft summary chalked full of [...]
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26 Apr
With the 35th pick in the 3rd round, #99 overall, the Bears select wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias out of Oklahoma. Iglesias was linked to the Bears in many pre-draft rumors. Iglesias brings some size to the position, checking in at 6′2″ and 195 lbs. Another pick right around the corner. Finally, someone for Cutler to [...]
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26 Apr
Jarron Gilbert, DE, San Jose
Ht: 6′ 5″
Wt: 280
This from Scout.com:
Gilbert is a versatile lineman who has outstanding athleticism. He has a great frame and could add more mass. He can play inside or outside and flashes the ability to be a tremendous threat behind the line of scrimmage. He has long arms and delivers a [...]
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26 Apr
Let me preface my LOWER THE BOOM by saying that I understand that the Jay Cutler trade was a HUGE component of the Chicago Bears draft day. I get it. I appreciate what went into making that trade happen and will stand by the trade regardless of how everything with Cutler ultimately turns out. I’ve [...]
Posted in Bears, Draft, Lower the Boom by: Boomer
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25 Apr
Dear Diary,
Isn’t Jay Cutler awesome? We are so lucky to have him. Oh, you mean you weren’t expecting that kind of diary? I guess we’ll try it another way.
8:03 Bears have nine picks tomorrow: two 3’s, two 4’s, two 5’s a 6 and two 7’s. See ya’ll Sunday for Dear Diary Part II.
8:00 Cowboys pass? [...]
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25 Apr
The FanSided.com Sports Network proudly presents our first ever network-wide live NFL Draft chat. That’s right; NFL bloggers from all 32 team sites will be checking in to discuss the 2009 NFL Draft and all the news and rumors that go along with it. If you want knowledgeable, real-time commentary on the entire draft, then [...]
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24 Apr
Pulled this video from ESPN News with an interview ESPN 1000’s own Jeff Dickerson commenting on the Bears draft needs. They talk about the Jay Cutler trade for about the first 2:30 of the video, then they get into the draft a bit.
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