Bio- Louis, entering his fourth season with the Bears, has started at right guard and right tackle 17 times and appeared in 30 games total. In 2011, he played in 14 games with 13 starts and assisted the Bears in passing the 2,000-yard rushing mark for the second time in 21 years. He switched to right tackle partway through 2011. An ankle injury limited Louis's time in the early parts of the 2011 season.
Lou's Call –This is a big season for Louis. He did a terrific job last year moving from right guard to right tackle to replace the injured Gabe Carimi. Remember, Louis has been a Mike Tice project. He was converted from a tight end to an offensive lineman so that's going to take a little time. In addition, two years ago he let a knee injury derail his season. Coaches felt he should've been tougher and been back on the football field. Louis told me he learned a valuable lesson, everyone plays hurt. This kid's nasty folks and I'm a fan of his attitude.
Tom's Take – Louis is big, strong and athletic. He's played both guard and tackle and should provide depth if he doesn't win a starting job. Like Webb, he has tremendous potential but has yet to reach that potential.
Dionne's View – Got to appreciate his ability to be shifted around the line and still be a solid piece to the front five. If he earns the start at RG (which he should) and gets to stay there his athleticism will pay off.
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 – This is a big season for Louis. He did a terrific job last year moving from right guard to right tackle to replace the injured Gabe Carimi. Remember, Louis has been a Mike Tice project. He was converted from a tight end to an offensive lineman so that's going to take a little time. In addition, two years ago he let a knee injury derail his season. Coaches felt he should've been tougher and been back on the football field. Louis told me he learned a valuable lesson, everyone plays hurt. This kid's nasty folks and I'm a fan of his attitude.
Tom's Take – Louis is big, strong and athletic. He's played both guard and tackle and should provide depth if he doesn't win a starting job. Like Webb, he has tremendous potential but has yet to reach that potential.
Dionne's View – Got to appreciate his ability to be shifted around the line and still be a solid piece to the front five. If he earns the start at RG (which he should) and gets to stay there his athleticism will pay off.
