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A Golden derby pick that makes ‘cents’May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
With the size of the melon that floats at the top of this column, you'd think that picking a horse named Orb in the Kentucky Derby would be a no-brainer for me. And you'd be right. Sort of.
2 more Bears draft picks agree to deals May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Two morek rookies, linebacker Khaseem Greene and wide receiver Marquess Wilson, have agreed to four-year contracts with the Chicago Bears, team officials announced Thursday.
Tebow clears waivers, now a free agent Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Tim Tebow is free to sign with any NFL team that might want him. The popular but polarizing quarterback cleared waivers Tuesday, a day after being let go by the Jets following an embarrassingly unsuccessful year in New York.
Jaguars WR Blackmon suspended for substance abuse Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Justin Blackmon's latest violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy will cost him money — maybe lots of it. The league suspended Blackmon on Tuesday for the first four games of the 2013 season for his second violation in less than a year. He will not get paid for the four-week hiatus. Maybe more importantly, the suspension triggers language in his contract that voids future guarantees.
Tebow time in New York over after Jets cut QB Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Tebow time is over in New York — before it ever got started. Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment in New York. Chicago could be a possibility since new coach Marc Trestman worked with Tebow before the NFL draft in 2010 and in the Senior Bowl and liked what he saw.
Quick look Bears’ 2013 draft picksApr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Wrapping up the Bears 2013 draft picks
Mills knows all about Bears-Packers rivalry Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Jordan Mills, the Bears' fifth-round pick, has a cousin he's close to on the Packers, cornerback Tramon Williams. But the rookie offensive tackle said it won't end well for his relative if they run into each other on the field.
Could history repeat for Greene, Bears? Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Bears fourth-round pick Khaseem Greene switched from safety to linebacker midway through his career at Rutgers and was named the Big East defenisve player of the year in both seasons at his new position. The last time the Bears drafted a player who had played safety in college but then converted to linebacker it turned out pretty well for them -- that was Brian Urlacher in 2000.
Bears love that Bostic can play all 3 LB spotsApr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Bears general manager Phil Emery isn't predicting that second-round pick Jonathan Bostic will be a Day One starter. But Emery believes the 6-foot-1, 245-pound Florida linebacker has the versatility, athleticism and intelligence to step in as the starter at any of the three linebacker spots sooner rather than later.
Bears’ Kyle Long thrilled to be playing football Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
After being named a high school All-American in football and baseball, Bears first-round pick Kyle Long chose baseball because he wanted to be his own man, not Howie Long's kid. But Long figured out he couldn’t deny his heritage. But, as an offensive lineman, at least he doesn’t play the same position as his defensive end dad and older brother, Chris. He’s accepted the scrutiny that he shunned earlier.
Bears select Florida LB Jon Bostic in second round Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bears picked Florida linebacker Jonathan Bostic in the second round of the NFL draft with the 50th overall pick Friday, moving to shore up a position that will be without veteran Brian Urlacher next season.
Chargers take Te'o in 2nd roundApr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Manti Te'o spent Thursday night with his family in Hawaii, watching the first round of the NFL draft and expecting a phone call that never came. That call finally came on Friday. San Diego Chargers rookie general manager Tom Telesco moved up seven spots in the second round to draft the Notre Dame linebacker, apparently not worried about a hoax involving a fake girlfriend and a poor performance in the national championship game that have dogged Te'o for four months.
Highlights of NFL draft's second, third roundsApr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Manti Te'o and Geno Smith provided the sizzle previously missing from the NFL draft. Te'o is headed to San Diego, Smith is a Jet, and Radio City Music Hall shook with the kind of noise usually heard in stadiums when they were selected. The theater rocked with two picks within minutes of each other Friday night.
Why Griner’s game matters more than anything else Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
In light of all the talk about Brittney Griner, the No. 1 WNBA draft pick, being gay, Patricia Babcock McGraw offers her response to the news reports, and one that she believes most fans have as well.
Tons of linemen drafted, but Te'o waits for Day 2 Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
More than 2½ tons of linemen, five trades, one quarterback and no Manti Te'o. The first round of the NFL draft delivered an enormous portion of beef, with 18 teams devouring linemen from the opening pick of offensive tackle Eric Fisher by Kansas City to center Travis Frederick by Dallas at No. 31.
Packers sign Rodgers to $110M contract extension Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The Green Bay Packers signed Aaron Rodgers Friday to a five-year contract extension through the 2019 season, eight years after they stopped his slide down the draft board and took him with the 24th pick in the first round. The deal, according to a person with knowledge of the contract who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not released the details, is worth as much as $110 million, with $40 million guaranteed
Images: The NFL Draft Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Images from the first round of the NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. 2013 marks the 78th annual meeting to select newly eligible football players. The Bears selected Oregon's Kyle Long with the 20th pick in the draft.
Bears make pick for the Long term Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
There’s no doubt the Bears needed more help on the offensive line, but GM Phil Emery raised some eyebrows when he reached way down to take Oregon guard Kyle Long.
Bears take offensive lineman with first pickApr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
With seven offensive linemen already taken in the first 19 picks, few anticipated the Bears would make it eight in the first 20 picks by choosing inexperienced but athletic Oregon guard Kyle Long, the younger son of Raiders Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long.
Bears take OL Kyle Long with 20th pick Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bears selected Oregon guard Kyle Long with the 20th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, hoping to shore up an offensive line that has ranked among the worst in recent years. There were a number of ways the Bears could have gone given their needs for depth and youth on both sides of the ball. They were also interested in moving down and acquiring more picks since they had just five.