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Yes, the start of training camps is two months away, but it's never too early to consider the coming season. A look at the best-case and worst-case scenarios for the Chicago Bears in 2012. Dream scenario (13-3): Tailback Matt Forte reports to trai...

Brian Urlacher said Friday he has no problem with the Chicago Bears' decision to discuss a new deal after the 2012 season, but admitted free agency intrigues him.

We're Black and Blue All Over: The vast majority of you pleaded for the continuation of BBAO in responding to last week's suggestion request, so I will of course oblige. The Friday heading into Memorial Day weekend, however, is going to be a bit t...

Former Vikings tight end Jermaine Wiggins joined "Chicago's Gamenight" to discuss playing for Mike Tice and Matt Forte's contract status. Click here for more audio from ESPN Chicago....

We're Black and Blue All Over: It was almost an afterthought amid discussion of quarterback Jay Cutler's new weapons, the weight loss of receiver Johnny Knox and the configuration of the offensive line. But we might as well acknowledge it: Newcome...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- As expected, Matt Forte was not present at the Chicago Bears' second organized team activity on Wednesday, which allowed free agent addition Michael Bush to continue taking the first team reps at running back. Read the entire...

While Mike Jenkins skips OTAs, Anthony Spencer makes most of franchise tag.

Matt Forte was not present at the Chicago Bears' second organized team activity on Wednesday, which allowed free agent addition Michael Bush to continue taking the first team reps at running back.

Josina Anderson reports from Bears camp on the status of contract negotiations between Matt Forte and the Bears and how the team has tried to improve the offense....

We're Black and Blue All Over: The Detroit Lions had a busy news day Monday. We noted both the charity of quarterback Matthew Stafford and the poor behavior of receiver Titus Young, but that left out plenty of other tidbits. Running backs Jahvi...

Adam Schefter answers questions about Matt Forte's contract situation, Matt Cassel's situation in Kansas City, whether Adrian Peterson will be ready Week 1 and more.

Blog | Conversation | May 22, 2012

We're Black and Blue All Over: Good Monday morning to everyone. It doesn't get a whole lot bigger than the first week of organized team activities, or OTAs as we call them in the business, and that's exactly the point we've reached in the NFL offs...

On Friday, we gave you a look at the sartorial splendor of Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall during the time he spent at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn. Now let's look at some of the bold talk Marshall presented during his various appearanc...

WESTMONT, Ill. -- Running back Matt Forte declined Thursday to speak about his contract negotiations with the Chicago Bears, but he said he appreciated the public support of his teammates and liked the team's offseason moves to bolster the offense. ...

Running back Matt Forte declined to discuss his contract negotiations with the Bears.

During a podcast with NFL Network's Rich Eisen scheduled to air Thursday, The Triplets -- Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin -- talked about the 20th anniversary of the 1992 Super Bowl title, the first for Jerry Jones, and various other subj...