Bio - This is Bush's first year as a Chicago Bear after spending the last four as an Oakland Raider. Despite using his rookie year to rehab a leg injury, Bush has played in at least 14 games each season of his career. Bush is coming off a career year setting new personal records in five different categories. The newcomer tallied eight total touchdowns last season and has recorded 15 in the past two seasons. Bush adds another option to the Bears' running game with an already impressive crew led by Matt Forte.
Lou's Call – I loved this guy in Oakland and can't believe the Bears signed him. We haven't heard much about him because he played behind Darren McFadden but Bears GM Phil Emery saw too much of him while Emery was with the Chiefs. He's a year and a half older than Forte but he sat out most of his senior season in college and his first NFL season with a broken leg. He has 410 fewer carries than Marion Barber did when the Bears signed him and 396 fewer than Chester Taylor did. This guy still has plenty of juice in those legs and will be huge on third and fourth and one and goal line situations which have been problems for the Bears. He's averaged seven touchdowns in four seasons in Oakland as a backup. Forte had three rushing touchdowns in 2011. Now you know why I like him.
Tom's Take – Michael Bush is very capable of being a consistent 1000-yard rusher if given enough carries. He's an upgrade over Marion Barber and should be good for at least 500 rushing yards. At 235 pounds, he will also be called upon a lot in goal line situations.
Dionne's View – A near 1000-yard rusher in a back up roll? Sounds good. He led his team last year, the Raiders - a feat in and of itself. He'll be a great compliment.
Friday, August 17 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-17 12:00:47 GMT
During his four seasons with Chicago, Steltz has appeared in 48 games and started in seven. He has recorded 71 career tackles (43 solo), one interception, one PBU, one sack, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 TFLs.
During his four seasons with Chicago, Steltz has appeared in 48 games and started in seven. He has recorded 71 career tackles (43 solo), one interception, one PBU, one sack, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 TFLs.
Friday, August 17 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-17 12:00:47 GMT
Peppers enters his 3rd season with the Bears as a seven-time Pro Bowler and ranks 3rd in the NFL in sacks, 4th in forced fumbles and first of all defensive linemen in interceptions.
Peppers enters his third season with the Bears as a seven-time Pro Bowlers and ranks third in the NFL in sacks (100), fourth in forced fumbles (36), and first of all defensive linemen in interceptions (8) over his career.
Thursday, August 16 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-08-16 14:55:08 GMT
Melton started on the Bears defensive line during his third season, gathering seven sacks (which tied for third in NFL among defensive tackles and first in the NFC.
Melton started on the Bears defensive line during his third season, gathering seven sacks (which tied for third in NFL among defensive tackles and first in the NFC) in what would be an outstanding season.
Thursday, August 16 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-16 12:00:59 GMT
As a rookie, Conte started in nine of the 14 games he played until being put on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. In those 14 games Conte tallied 47 tackles, 23 three of them unassisted.
As a rookie, Conte started in nine of the 14 games he played until being put on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. In those 14 games Conte tallied 47 tackles, 23 three of them unassisted.
Wednesday, August 15 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-15 12:00:40 GMT
A versatile lineman who has started at both guard and center, Spencer was named to the Pro Football Weekly all-rookie team in 2005 after helping block for Shaun Alexander's 1,000 yard rushing season.
A versatile lineman who has started at both guard and center, Spencer was named to the Pro Football Weekly all-rookie team in 2005 after helping block for Shaun Alexander's 1,000 yard rushing season.
Tuesday, August 14 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-14 12:00:24 GMT
Toeaina, whose entire career has been with the Bears thus far, has notched 60 tackles (35 solo), 2.0 sacks, 3 PBUs, 2 TFLs, and 1 fumble recovery since his signing in 2007.
Toeaina, whose entire career has been with the Bears thus far, has notched 60 tackles (35 solo), 2.0 sacks, 3 PBUs, 2 TFLs, and 1 fumble recovery since his signing in 2007.
Thursday, August 9 2012 7:30 PM EDT2012-08-09 23:30:24 GMT
Jay is beginning his 4th season as Bears quarterback after being traded from the Denver Broncos in 2009. Cutler had started 41 games in his 3 previous seasons with the Bears.
Jay is beginning his 4th season as Bears quarterback after being traded from the Denver Broncos in 2009. Cutler had started 41 games in his 3 previous seasons with the Bears.
Wednesday, August 8 2012 12:30 PM EDT2012-08-08 16:30:36 GMT
Tillman, a Pro Bowler in 2011, has spent his career with the Bears and leads the Bears with 30 interceptions since 2003 (26 over the past seven seasons).
Tillman, a Pro Bowler in 2011, has spent his career with the Bears and leads the Bears with 30 interceptions since 2003 (26 over the past seven seasons).
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Lou's Call – I loved this guy in Oakland and can't believe the Bears signed him. We haven't heard much about him because he played behind Darren McFadden but Bears GM Phil Emery saw too much of him while Emery was with the Chiefs. He's a year and a half older than Forte but he sat out most of his senior season in college and his first NFL season with a broken leg. He has 410 fewer carries than Marion Barber did when the Bears signed him and 396 fewer than Chester Taylor did. This guy still has plenty of juice in those legs and will be huge on third and fourth and one and goal line situations which have been problems for the Bears. He's averaged seven touchdowns in four seasons in Oakland as a backup. Forte had three rushing touchdowns in 2011. Now you know why I like him.
Tom's Take – Michael Bush is very capable of being a consistent 1000-yard rusher if given enough carries. He's an upgrade over Marion Barber and should be good for at least 500 rushing yards. At 235 pounds, he will also be called upon a lot in goal line situations.
Dionne's View – A near 1000-yard rusher in a back up roll? Sounds good. He led his team last year, the Raiders - a feat in and of itself. He'll be a great compliment.
