37 Results for tommie harris

Bears view Adams as necessary risk

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Bears took a chance and traded for Gaines Adams, the poster boy of a 2007 draft class whose defensive linemen haven't lived up to billing, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Budding stars, reliable vets make up midseason defensive team

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Midway through the 2007 season, who are the league's best players on defense? Len Pasquarelli shares his selections.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007

Pickings are slim for free-agent QBs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Suffering from quarterback injuries and need a veteran free agent? Well, good luck finding one.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007

Chicago could be without both corners vs. Lions

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

A secondary unit thinned by injuries could be of primary importance for the Chicago Bears this week as the slumping defending NFC champs prepare for a Detroit Lions' offense that makes no pretense about its desire to put the ball in the air.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007

Cowboys, Romo wake up and send message to the NFC

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Tony Romo is the real deal ... and so are the Cowboys, who woke up at halftime to throttle the defending NFC champion Bears.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2007

NFL fines Bears' Harris for 'major facemask' penalty

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris has been fined $5,000 by the NFL for what league officials deemed a major facemask penalty in last Sunday's victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2007

Some aging safeties might not find work

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From aging safeties searching for work to who will replace Adalius Thomas in Baltimore to why this is such an anxious time of the year for teams, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet Notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 06, 2007

Smith could get big payday from Saints

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From a possible new deal for Saints DE Will Smith to who the next Bears defender to get an extension could be, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007

Bears rewarding corners but not budging stance on Briggs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although the Bears signed Nathan Vasher to a five-year deal that included $14 million in guaranteed money, and are believed to have proposed a similar extension to Charles Tillman, the negotiating stance toward Lance Briggs in unchanged.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007

Harris' return a shot in the arm for Bears' D

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris returned to practice for the Bears on Monday.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2007

Bears need young defensive linemen to produce

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In the absence of suspended defensive tackle Tank Johnson, the Bears will turn to youth along their line, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2007

Branch, Okoye worth the risk?

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The defensive tackle position remains among the hardest to fill, and most difficult to handicap, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2007

Supplemental payments can make difference

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The NFL's Performance Based Pay program has been a big hit, especially with young players. Len Pasqaurelli explains the program and much more in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 31, 2007

Adams will sign a four-year contract with Bears

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Addressing their need for a veteran defensive tackle, the Chicago Bears reached agreement with unrestricted free agent Anthony Adams on Sunday evening, ESPN.com has learned.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2007

George has Georgia on his mind

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jeff George a Falcon once again? Len Pasqaurelli writes about George's discussions with Atlanta and much, much more in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007