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m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2462860-rising-nfl-stars-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2015 Yes, it's bleacher report, an no this isn't really a surprise but times are slow so I'll throw it out there. I tend to agree. I know people don't like the PFF stats, but they are there FWIW. I remember a few years back I brought up the pressure productivity stats and people questioned it because a guy named Jerry Hughes was near the top of that list. A lot of people were like who the hell is Jerry Hughes, and that list lost all credibility with Jerry Hughes being on it. 2 years later Jerry Hughes has racked up 19.5 sacks. Those aren't great numbers or anything but still, it sho…

As the owner's meetings get underway in San Francisco it seems clear we're going to get a change to the extra point rules. I'm curious which option folks prefer. I like the Competition Committee plan 14b the best. If it's a competitive play IMO the defense should be equally allowed to score as the offense does. I think the Eagles plan 14b, 2 point conversion to the 1yd line, is making the 2 point conversion too easy and sort of defeats the purpose of making this a more competitive aspect of the game. I do agree that a safety, even on an extra point (try), should be 2 points as it always is. However, getting a safety on any try is extremely unlikely so …

#Bears hired Anthony “Champ” Kelly to become their new director of pro personnel. Kelly was previously with the Broncos. - Dan Durkin Ravens national scout Joe Douglas, who has been with team for 15 years, is going to Chicago Bears as college scouting director, per source. - Adam Schefter

Who do you believe is the Bears all-time worst draft pick? My choice - Bob Sapp. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 1997 draft (69th overall). He didn't even make it out of training camp before he was cut. Give me some names!!! Peace

Bartender thinks to himself, “I guess the Patriots must be in town”.

We picked up a TE that was waived by Jets Chris Pantale. Was a first year and doesnt have any stats.

I'm kind of surprised...harsher than I thought.

Yikes

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/...bye-to-houston/

Spent the evening and I layed out the Bears current roster with their contracts expiration dates to get a look at needs. As I see it now, if no major injury takes place, the Bears may sit on the remaining cap to lock up Alshon Jeffery. Depending how the season plays out, the Bears will have major needs in the following: Defense 3-4 DE - McDonald, Jenkins, and Ratliff contract expires. That will leave Furguson, Sutton, Washington, and Dunn NT- Depth will be needed behind Goldman CB-Fuller on one end, Jennings I see as a nickel leaves finding a long term man cover CB a big need S-Mundys contract expires, depth behind Vereen and Amos will be a need OLB is locked …

White 4yrs/5th yr op !6,563,048 total, Total guaranteed 16,563,048. Av per YR 4,140,762. Sgn bonus 10,305,852. Goldman 4yrs, total Guarantee 3,523,969 , APY 1,421,579, SB 2,395,500 Langford 4yr 2,823,624 Gua 545,624, APY 705,906 SB 543,624 Amos 4yrs 2,512,280 Gua 232,280 APY 628,070 SB 232,280 Fabuluje 4yrs 2,411,364 Gua 131,364 APY 602,802 SB 131,3634

ESPN is reporting that Dante Fowler Jr has suffered a knee injury at rookie mini camp. Exact details have not been disclosed.

#Bears Grasu on @Ky1eLong: "When you get in a fight, he'll pull you off & go after the guy." #BearsTalk

AM 1000 reporting that Goldman and Fabaluje didn't finish drills today at mini camp. I must admit that it is extremely humid and hot here today and that may have been a factor for these 2 big boys.

Hroniss Grasu is now signed, making the Chicago Bears the first team again to get all draft picks under contract. Grasu signed earlier Friday and will compete for the starting Center spot. Great to get this done, Grasu can start taking the reins as he did in Oregon in leading the oline. Kyle Long and Grasu will be a grueling dual for years in the run game. Both are agressive maulers. Great work Cliff Stein once again and great pick Pace.

They signed him for dirt cheap. Geez.

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Aaron Leming @AaronLemingNFL · 3h 3 hours ago W DL Ego Ferguson confirming he plans on playing under 300 pounds this year & focusing on pass rushing, that speaks volumes where he'll play

ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson #Bears agree to terms on 4-year contract (plus 5th year option) for WR Kevin White & 4-year deal for Eddie Goldman. 11 minutes ago

Draft picks Langford, Amos, and Fabuluje signed today.