Former Bears scout Emery formally introduced as team’s GM

Toughness and attention to detail led Bears team president Ted Phillips to hire Phil Emery — a former team scout — to be the team’s new general manager.
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Federal judge schedules Hurd’s drug trial to begin in April

Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd is scheduled to go on trial April 2 on charges that he tried to create a drug-distribution network, according to a federal judge’s order.
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CEO indicates Bears will apply franchise tag to Forte if necessary

Chicago Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips all but said Tuesday that the club would place the franchise tag on running back Matt Forte if the two sides can’t work out a long-term deal.
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Report: Chiefs squelched Bears’ interest in QB coach Zorn

The Chicago Bears wanted to interview Jim Zorn regarding their quarterbacks coach position but the Kansas City Chiefs would not let them, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Tuesday.
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Bears interviewing former NFL QB Van Pelt for vacancy

The Bears are interviewing Alex Van Pelt for the team’s quarterback coach/passing coordinator vacancy.
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Cutler will set down playbook to build a crib this summer

Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari broke up last summer, but now they’re back together. Like, really back together. The couple told People magazine they’re expecting their first child this year.
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Patriots’ Licht receives second look from Bears for GM post

New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht was in Chicago on Thursday for a second interview with the Bears regarding their general manager vacancy, according to the team’s official website.
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Ex-Bears WR Hurd switches defense lawyers in drug case

Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd has hired new attorneys to defend him against accusations that he tried to establish a drug-dealing ring.
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Bears LB Urlacher explains painkiller use, concussion issue

Bears All-Pro LB Brian Urlacher opened up this week about his longtime use of the painkiller Toradol and said he’d hide a concussion to stay on the field.
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Bears OC Tice won’t interview for Raiders’ head-coaching job

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice will not interview for the Oakland Raiders’ head-coaching position.
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Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year to be announced Feb. 4

The Ravens’ Matt Birk, Chargers’ Philip Rivers and Bears’ Charles Tillman are the top candidates for this year’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, named for the legendary Bears running back who died in 1999.
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Bears interview one of their own, Chiefs’ director for GM opening

Kansas City Chiefs director of college
scouting Phil Emery and Chicago director of player personnel Tim Ruskell become the latest to interview for the Bears’ general
manager job.
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Forte wants to stay in Chicago but doesn’t want franchise tag

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte might hold out if the team places the franchise tag on him this offseason, according to comments he made in a radio interview Wednesday.
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Briggs hoping Bears don’t join Vikings on Tebow’s hit list

It’s fair to say Bears defenders aren’t Tebowing the night away. Lance Briggs says he wouldn’t be happy — or, more to the point, “frickin’ pissed” — if he can’t solve the Broncos’ read-option offense.
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Cutler believes big money could’ve coaxed Favre to Chicago

Jay Cutler isn’t necessarily sold on Brett Favre’s latest retirement. The Bears’ QB believes Favre probably could’ve been coaxed out of retirement if the money was right.
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Ailing Forte uncertain how long Bears will be without him

Chicago Bears star running back Matt Forte isn’t sure when he’ll return from a sprained right knee.
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Bears’ Smith confirms Forte has sprained MCL in knee

Bears coach Lovie Smith believes injured running back Matt Forte will return this season. But exactly when is another question.
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Bears reportedly interested in McNabb; good or bad?

With quarterback Caleb Hanie’s latest performance vs. the Chiefs doing little to inspire confidence, are the Bears now considering Donovan McNabb? They just might be.
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Martz won’t discuss reports he’s interested in two college jobs

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz declined comment on
reports that he’s interested in the head coaching jobs at Arizona
State and UCLA.
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Bears, Bennett agree to four-year extension through 2015

The Chicago Bears and
receiver Earl Bennett have agreed on a four-year contract extension through
2015.
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Bears fan pleads guilty after slapping Hester at area casino

The Bears fans who slapped wide receiver Devin Hester at a casino in a case of mistaken line-cutting, has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery charges.
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Orton might make first Chiefs start vs. former team

While Chicago sticks with Caleb Hanie, the Chiefs might start
former Bear Kyle Orton over a struggling Tyler Palko on Sunday at Soldier
Field.
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Go West? UCLA, Arizona State jobs would intrigue Bears’ Martz

Mike Martz hasn’t coached in college in 20 years. But that doesn’t mean the Bears’ offensive coordinator would rule out consideration for the UCLA and Arizona State head-coaching jobs.
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Hanie’s ‘learning experience’ ends Bears’ last shot at comeback

Caleb Hanie threw for 254 yards and three interceptions in his first career start in place of Jay Cutler, and the Chicago Bears lost 25-20 to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday after a late rally ended with a whimper.
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Raiders use team-record six FGs from Janikowski to hold off Bears

Playing against a fill-in quarterback making his first career NFL start, the Oakland Raiders managed to win despite struggling to punch the ball into the end zone.
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Hanie ready to take reins of Bears’ offense; McCown signs

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie is preparing to take over the offense with Jay Cutler sidelined with a thumb injury.
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Cutler, Smith upbeat after Bears QB undergoes thumb surgery

Jay Cutler had thumb surgery in Vail, Colo., on Wednesday, and Bears coach Lovie Smith deemed it “successful.”
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Bears signing Massey after losing long snapper for season

The Chicago Bears are signing long snapper Chris Massey, according to a league source.
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Hanie makes first start for Bears in Raiders’ famed ‘Black Hole’

Caleb Hanie will make his first NFL start for surging Chicago on Sunday when
they visit Carson Palmer and AFC West-leading Oakland.
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Report: Bears will put in waiver claim to re-acquire QB Orton

The Broncos’ decision to waive Kyle Orton on Tuesday is significant for several teams who need a veteran quarterback for the stretch run.
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Bears’ Urlacher selling Tebow Time, but Lovie isn’t buying

With Caleb Hanie now the QB, one Bear wants to take a page out of the Broncos’ playbook and run the in-vogue Tim Tebow offense. But coach Lovie Smith says not so fast.
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Cutler keeps Bears streaking, Chargers reeling

Jay Cutler threw for 286 yards and
two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears won their fifth straight, beating Philip
Rivers and the reeling San Diego Chargers 31-20 on Sunday.
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Bears ’sneakerhead’ Bennett fined again for orange cleats

Earl Bennett was fined for wearing orange cleats for the second straight week, upping his tally to $ 15,000 for footwear violations. Will he defy the league again?
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Bears lose first-round pick Carimi for remainder of season

The Bears placed offensive tackle Gabe Carimi on injured reserve Friday, ending an injury-plagued rookie campaign for Chicago’s first-round draft pick.
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Roundup: Cowboys’ Ware docked $15K for roughing the passer

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware was fined $ 15,000 for roughing the passer in last Sunday’s 44-7 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
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Bears place Walters on IR, sign Venable to replace him

The Chicago Bears have signed safety Winston Venable and placed safety Anthony Walters on season-ending injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
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Bears lose another offensive lineman with Williams placed on IR

The Chicago Bears have placed starting left guard Chris Williams on injured reserve Monday, ending his season.
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Bears, Lions await word from NFL after on-field brouhaha

More aggressive, physical defensive play helped the Chicago Bears put together their four-game winning streak. They’re hoping aggressive play doesn’t hurt them before they even kick off next weekend.
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Bears’ Forte piles up yards (The Canadian Press)

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Devin Hester victim of assault at casino (The National Football Post)

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester was the victim of an alleged battery Friday night at a casino.
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