The Complete Chicago Bears 2012 Year in Review

2 of 5

Apr 26, 2012; New York, NY, USA; Shea McClellin (Boise State) is introduced as the number nineteen overall pick to the Chicago Bears in the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

April 26, 2012 – Bears surprise many by drafting DE Shea McClellin out of Boise State. Many project him as a 3-4 OLB, with some predicting the Packers would have drafted him just behind the Bears.

April 27, 2012 – Bears trade up to select wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. They also grab safety Bradon Hardin (remember him?) in the third round.

April 28, 2012 – there was a third day to the draft. It was pretty uneventful for the Bears.

May 3, 2012 – Jay Cutler went for a walk.

May 13, 2012 – the Bears held their rookie minicamp.

May 24, 2012 – I write about how I think the Bears gave Jay Cutler too much power. Was I on to something?

June 28, 2012 – June was a slow month, but Urlacher and Briggs think it’s Super Bowl or Bust for the Bears.

July 16, 2012 – Matt Forte and the Bears agree to a 4-year $32 million deal.

Home/Chicago Bears News