Bob LeGere
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With Barber out, Bell ready to back up ForteSep 10, 2011 12:00 am - Marion Barber’s calf injury is improving, but he has been ruled out for Sunday’s game, leaving Kahlil Bell as the only backup behind Matt Forte, and the third-year playe...
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Plenty of questions as Bears open seasonSep 10, 2011 12:00 am - Heading into their eighth season under the tutelage of Lovie Smith, the 2011 Bears face a number of questions — many of which will be answered during the first three wee...
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Urlacher says Briggs always ready to playSep 08, 2011 12:00 am - Bears weakside linebacker Lance Briggs is angling for a renegotiation of his contract, which still has three years left. But middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, who has pl...
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Williams says expectations should be highSep 08, 2011 12:00 am - When it comes to confidence, wide receiver Roy Williams has an abundance, and he believes everyone else should have confidence in him as well. “Expectations should be hi...
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Bob LeGere's NFL picks for Week 1Sep 08, 2011 12:00 am - WEEK ONE SUNDAY -1 RAVENS 19, Steelers 13 -2 ½ Falcons 23, BEARS 16 -7 BROWNS 20, Bengals 10 -9 TEXANS 24, Colts 20 +1 Titans 23, JAGUARS 14 - 6 ½ CHIEFS 27, Bills 17 -...
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Stalled contract talks frustrate Bears' ForteSep 07, 2011 12:00 am - Matt Forte doesn't sound like someone who's going to easily be able to put the disappointment behind him. The Bears' running back was expecting to get a contract extensi...
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Bears' wide receivers give Martz hope for increased scoringSep 07, 2011 12:00 am - There's nothing complicated about the Bears' mission Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, according to offensive coordinator Mike Martz. “We need to score more points tha...
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Bears still good enough to make playoffsSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - The Bears aren't getting much respect on the national level, especially considering they were NFC North champions last season, finished 11-5 and lost in the NFC title ga...
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Angelo expects Forte to have a big yearSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - Publicly, Bears general manager Jerry Angelo has put a hold on the contract extension talks involving running back Matt Forte. Privately it wouldn't be a surprise if Ang...
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New Bear Brandon Meriweather 'a certified playmaker'Sep 05, 2011 12:00 am - Even though he was a Pro Bowl selection in each of the past two seasons, Brandon Meriweather wore out his welcome with the Patriots. But now he's looking forward to doin...