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Important Upcoming Dates on Marc's calendar: May 13-June 6: OTA's June 11-13: Veteran Mandatory Minicamp Late July: Training Camp Aug. 8-11: at Carolina Aug. 15: vs San Diego (ESPN) Aug. 22-25: at Oakland Aug. 29: vs Cleveland September 5, 2013: Week 1 February 2014: Super Bowl XLVIII (New Meadowlands Stadium, Rutherford, NY.)

Top Athlete: Alec Ogletree – Georgia – 6’3/232 The former safety has been receiving criticism from my end for a long time. Each time I watch the talented but underachieving Bulldogs defense on tape, Ogletree jumps out at me in two ways. One good, one bad. Top end speed, agility, and reaction. Closes a 5-10 yard window quicker than anyone in this class. An easy, fluid mover in coverage with fast-twitch hips. Physical tackler that knows how to finish a play when he has his weight under him. Struggles mightily against oncoming blockers. Minimal physical presence. Gets locked on to with ease and cannot free himself. A liability against the inside rushing game…

Blanchard, Matt QB 6-3 225 23 R Wisconsin - Whitewater 74 Dennis, Derek OL 6-3 315 24 R Temple 88 Eldridge, Brody TE 6-5 265 25 3 Oklahoma 31 Frey, Isaiah CB 6-0 190 22 R Nevada 82 Golden, Brittan WR 6-0 185 24 R West Texas A&M 85 Miller, Gabe TE 6-3 257 25 2 Oregon State 83 Moss, Dale WR 6-3 213 24 R South Dakota St. 46 Nelson, Tom S 5-11 200 26 3 Illinois State 84 Onobun, Fendi TE 6-6 260 26 3 Houston 95 Ozougwu, Cheta DE 6-2 255 24 1 Rice 44 Quarles, Cyhl S 6-3 212 23 R Wake Forest 68 Riley, Chris G 6-5 305 25 1 Illinois State 81 Toliver, Terrence WR 6-5 204 24 1 LSU 59 Trahan, Patrick LB 6-2 236 26 1 Mississippi 94 Whitesi…

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/...eceivers-coach/

I've seen several comments about how good a group (for receiving) the TEs looked. It appears we'll have more good options outside of the first round. http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-br...ys-workout.html

Make sure you look at #70 around the 5:14 mark...how many lineman do that?? Watch #78 step up in level of play...did ok

Per twitter

For the draftniks out there I thought this might be worth reading. The article breaks down performance trends versus draft position. For example, OTs drafted in slots 1-13 have the highest success rate of being a 5yr starter at 94%, and a bit surprising to me LB is right behind them at 90%. . http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Diggin...babilities.html

Why is Kellen Davis still a Bear??

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/...-phil-loadholt/

http://aggbot.com/Chicago-Bears-News/article/19174305 1. FLUKER 2. BROWN 4. BRIAN S. C/G 5. STILLS 6. CB

Per Biggs on twitter

I imagine he's lost a lot...But the Colts got Landry, so they dropped Zib. I liked him a while back, but I'm not sure how I feel now.

RT @mortreport: Teams interested in Matt Hasselbeck: AZ, Buff, Chi, Cin, Cleve, Indy, NO, NYG, SF & Tampa,...and list could grow.

Per 670, Urlacher won't take one year deal at 2 million and the Bears are moving forward.

Anthony Adams announced his retirement today and he did it the most Anthony Adams way possible... Anthony Adams Retirement Press Conference

http://newnfldraft.com/2013-nfl-mock-draft-17-24 1. Ogletree 2. Dallas Thomas 4. Carryngton Byndom 5. Tavarres King 6. Chris Jacobsen some of the picks in the mock are whacky.. but hey

Chicago Bears Week 1: at Carolina Panthers Week 2: San Diego Chargers (ESPN) 8/15 Week 3: at Oakland Raiders Week 4: Cleveland Browns

Round 1: Trade Back to Pick 34 Round 2-34: Arthur Brown LB Round 2-50: Justin Pugh OL Round 3-64: Barrett Jones - C/G Round 4-117: Dwayne Gratz CB Round 5: Traded Round 6-188: Matt Scott QB Round 7: Joe Fauria TE

I'm in agreement with Pioli here, the Bears made a fair offer, Urlacher and his people tried to embarrass the team into doing more and in the end, he's got to be regretting the way he tarnished his reputation by going out this way. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/...cher-situation/