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Apparently Marcus Freeman has an enlarged heart, just like Gaines Adams did. His EKG at the Combine was abnormal, so he got a second one. The Bears' doctors either didn't catch his heart condition or didn't think it was a problem (the article doesn't specify,) but when Freeman went to the Colts for a tryout, their doctors said he couldn't safely continue playing. Seriously, I know that awareness of cardiomyopathy among NFL players is just starting to increase, and that these kinds of conditions can be hard to catch in athletes, but it's pretty inexcusable for the Bears' doctors to have missed the diagnosis on both Adams and Freeman. Both these guys passed their ph…

I volunteer at my local radio station and have a Saturday morning show. Every once in a while, I have a good friend on and we talk Bears. Here is the video from this morning. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6587019 Peace

Smiley's shoulder is shot. The Dolphins know it. The San Francisco 49ers knew it when Smiley signed with Miami as an unrestricted free agent in 2008. Smiley missed the final eight games of the season with the shoulder that required surgery in 2007. He injured the shoulder again in 2009 and missed one game and was a backup in three others because of that injury. The 2007 surgery apparently didn't go very well. Smiley, according to two sources, has lost strength in the shoulder over the past two years. He often struggles to lift his right arm over his head and has lost some of the punch and explosion generated at the shoulder. That wouldn't be a problem for a sch…

Thought you guys might find this interesting. I was working an Arena League game the other night and ran into Paul Edinger. Remember him? Paul Edinger Remember his twisting, whirling kicking style? Well, he doesn't do it anymore. I didn't want to be too intrusive so I didn't ask to pose for a photo or anything (photos below), but I did talk to him for a quick bit. He's still trying to get back into the NFL, and he has completely reworked his kicking motion. He said after leaving the NFL he watched tape and realized that the unconventional twist was causing him to pull kicks (who woulda figured?!), and he had to straighten things out as well speed it u…

http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription/tabi...ns/Default.aspx Judge: Vikings Williamses must serve four-game suspensions May 6 5/6/2010 10:53:44 AM | More Minnesota Vikings Kevin and Pat Williams must serve four-game suspensions even though the NFL is their employer and violated their rights under state labor laws, Hennepin County Judge Gary Larson ruled Thursday according to Rochelle Olson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The players were granted a court hearing at 2 p.m. They will ask Larson to keep in place a restraining order that allows the Williamses to play pending their appeals. Larson presided over a five-day trial in mid-May th…

So here's an interesting article breaking down Martz's tendencies as a playcaller in every season he's coached. It breaks down everything from the big issues (how many receptions went to each receiver, the carry split between the #1 and #2 RBs, what percentage of pass attempts ended in sacks or interceptions, etc.) to the really minute ones (like percentage of QB runs and TE end-arounds, stuff like that.) Then the writer makes a couple of predictions about the Bears, although he's careful to point out that we won't know much until after training camp/OTAs. It's kind of interesting. The one thing that jumped out at me is this: I was very against moving Hester to th…

Hey guys I just wanted to make a quick mention that my wife and I have welcomed a new Bears fan to this world. His name is Dakota John(no pix not after you lol)Winters. He was born on 5/7/10 at 1:10pm. 6 lbs and 8 oz and was 22 inches long. Will have picks up as soon as we find time. Go Bears

http://sturminator.blogspot.com/2010/04/co...raft-board.html PFT posted this topic. While this is fascinating, I found it particularly interesting they had Corey Wooton listed as the 3rd best player in the 3rd round. Meanwhile, they had Major Wright listed as the 14th player in the 4th round.

With the Draft at end and Virtually all the FA signings done, This time of year is the worst for news and Bears info. It begins the long days of summer till Training camp. I hope it goes quick.

Reading an ESPN mailbag, it was talking about the open competition at LG, and spoke about Shaffer working there. I know this has been touched on, but hey, its slow Two things that standout/bug me about working Shaffer at LG. One. If Shaffer is in the competition at LG, that means he is not in the competition at RT. I personally hope Omiyale can play RT, but why would we simply put him there w/o legit competition? Based on his play last year, I would think he was (at minimum) have to earn a starting job this year. Some had previously said Shaffer was at LG in workouts only due to Beekman playing C while Kreutz was hurt, but it sounds more like we plan to al…

http://www.theredzone.org/BlogDescription/...k-/Default.aspx Lutui on block? May 16 5/16/2010 2:31:14 PM | More Mike Sando of ESPN.com reports that the Cardinals might consider trading Deuce Lutui. Trading Lutui would make sense. I think he would have some value, But the Seahawks didn't get a great deal in return for Rob Sims, another established young guard with a future as a starter. Lutui remains an asset to the Cardinals even if he remains with the team, but if they could swap him for a comparable player at a position of greater need and greater value, that would make some sense. Teams are still happy with their draft picks and free-ag…

Gang, Through my connections at work, I have 11 free passes left for the Chicago Slaughter. They have 3 games left - May 22nd, May 28th, and June 12th. I have already been to a game and am unable to attend any of the games left. If you would like tickets, send me a note on the site with your email address and I will send you a couple. It is alot of fun and I hate to see the tickets go to waste. Peace

Fifth-round pick signs deal By Sean Jensenon May 18, 2010 1:11 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) Josh Moore, the Bears fifth-round pick, has signed a four-year deal that includes $198,000 in guaranteed money. A cornerback from Kansas State, Moore was selected to provide depth and help the special teams. Moore is the second of the team's draft picks to sign

Trib seemed to hint that he could be a guy the Bears look at. He was once a heck of a player, not sure what he has left in the tank. Tribune specifically mentioned the Bears will be looking for a lineman and a cornerback as players get cut.

http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription/tabi...er/Default.aspx Danieal Manning signs one-year tender May 19 5/19/2010 10:49:34 AM | More The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday restricted free agent defensive back Danieal Manning signed the one-year tender offer he received from the Bears. The contract will pay him $1.176 million. Not like its much in NFL terms, but pissed me off like no other this assclown makes 1.1Million a year

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=6781

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Au2D...p-bears-manning

Url, what the hell are you doing calling out Sayers? Yes, the team went 1-13, but that wasn't Sayers' fault. When you become a Hall of Famer then you can take some pot shots. It would be nice to see you play with a little fire too, while we're at it. Don't get me wrong, you are a good player, but I don't think you are "great." Get back on the filed and let your game do the talking, please.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/ Seems about right... Only John Fox who has only one year on his contract and Tom Cable are avobe him on their list...

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=6787