Bio - Gabe Carimi, the Bears first round draft pick last year, was only able to play two games last season due to knee injury. Four-year starter at Wisconsin where he was a two-time All-American, two-time All-Big Ten, and four-time academic all-BigTen. His senior year he was named the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year as he started all 13 games at left tackle, helped Badger rushers tie a Big Ten record for 48 touchdowns, and took part in Wisconsin's Big Ten championship. Carimi's knee injury in 2011 is his second in just four years. The Bears selected the former Badger to help patch up a struggling offensive line. Carimi's presence in the protection of Jay Cutler could mean a whole lot for the offense.
Lou's Call – Unfortunate he played only 1.5 games his rookie season. Offensive Coordinator Mike Tice, who's coached Hall of Fame offensive lineman in the past, feels Carimi is the one guy on the offensive line who could end up in Canton. The Bears love him at right tackle even though he was a left tackle in college. In my opinion, if Chris Williams and J'Marcus Webb fail to protect Cutler's backside at left tackle, Gabe will be headed to the position he manned at Wisconsin.
Tom's Take – We really don't know what kind of player Gabe is. If healthy, I believe he can be a solid right tackle. He's big and strong and can be a force in the running game, but must get more comfortable with pass protection at the NFL level.
Dionne's View – Second chance at a rookie season for last years top draft pick. Stay healthy and I think he delivers. He's from Wisconsin, built like a tree…what could go wrong?
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 – Unfortunate he played only 1.5 games his rookie season. Offensive Coordinator Mike Tice, who's coached Hall of Fame offensive lineman in the past, feels Carimi is the one guy on the offensive line who could end up in Canton. The Bears love him at right tackle even though he was a left tackle in college. In my opinion, if Chris Williams and J'Marcus Webb fail to protect Cutler's backside at left tackle, Gabe will be headed to the position he manned at Wisconsin.
Tom's Take – We really don't know what kind of player Gabe is. If healthy, I believe he can be a solid right tackle. He's big and strong and can be a force in the running game, but must get more comfortable with pass protection at the NFL level.
Dionne's View – Second chance at a rookie season for last years top draft pick. Stay healthy and I think he delivers. He's from Wisconsin, built like a tree…what could go wrong?
