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INDIANAPOLIS -- Here at the NFL scouting combine, we learned that new Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman isn't a fan of providing offseason specifics about his plans for the roster. So when Trestman declined to say what position former first-round dra...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman stopped short Thursday of calling Jay Cutler his "franchise" quarterback and said he hasn't spoken to anyone about a contract extension that would keep Cutler with the Bears beyond 2013. Trestman's ap...

We're Black and Blue All Over: INDIANAPOLIS -- In juggling the availabilities of multiple NFC North luminaries Thursday, I missed the announcement of a new (public) path by new Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman. Speaking informally to reporters af...

INDIANPOLIS -- So I'm about to step into a marathon availability session Thursday morning here at the NFL scouting combine. It will include Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery, Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz and Minneso...

New Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman largely completed his coaching staff during the extended weekend I took away from the blog. Based on this roster on the Bears' website, it appears he still needs position coaches for receivers and linebackers but...

DETROIT -- As we await kickoff here at Ford Field, I just want to pass along some great news: Former Chicago Bears coach and current ESPN analyst Mike Ditka has been released from the hospital. Ditka suffered a minor stroke Friday and is not appearin...

After the Chicago Bears' 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans, here are three issues that merit further examination: Bears coach Lovie Smith acknowledged Monday that "we think" quarterback Jay Cutler suffered his concussion on a hit by Texans lineback...

We're Black and Blue All Over: Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall has not backed down on his contention that Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was injured on a dirty play during Monday night's victory over the Detroit Lions. Cutler and Bears coach...

Let's take an evening look at the Wednesday practice report for the NFC North: Chicago Bears: Coach Lovie Smith said that tailback Matt Forte (ankle) is improving, but he wasn't able to practice Wednesday. Defensive end Julius Peppers also missed ...

Matt Forte's right ankle injury might not be of the more severe "high" sprain, as Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith said Monday morning. But to me the team already revealed its concerns about Forte's short-term availability by re-signing veteran Kahlil...

We're Black and Blue All Over: Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith insisted last week that he was confident in the current configuration of his offensive line, and the team's approach to free agency continues to illustration his position. While upg...

NFL executives and coaches descended on their annual meetings last week, just three months removed from the most prolific passing season in NFL history. Quarterback play has never had a more direct link to team success, and Chicago Bears coach Lovie ...

Amid the two huge stories Wednesday in the NFL, most league officials are continuing their draft preparations. Among other things, that took Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith and receivers coach Darryl Drake to Baylor's pro day, presumably to watch rec...

We don't typically provide a blow-by-blow of every college pro day, but it's worth noting that at least half of the NFC North's head coaches were in Stillwater, Okla., for Oklahoma State's pro day. Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith and Minnesota Vik...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith has quashed any doubt about whether the Bears will place the franchise tag on tailback Matt Forte if they can't work out a long-term deal with him first. Speaking at the NFL combine Thursday morning, Sm...

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith turned down two opportunities this week to support offensive coordinator Mike Martz, once in a teleconference with Minnesota reporters and a second time when queried by Chicago-area media. Smith, in fact, angrily quest...