Bio - Entering his third season with the Bears and seventh NFL season overall, Jennings has collected 310 tackles (223 solo), 5 forced fumbles, and 4 fumble recoveries. The former Super Bowl Champion (with Indianapolis in 2006) has played in seven postseason games (starting in three) and recorded 23 tackles, 5 PBUs, a forced fumble, and 2 special teams stops in the playoffs. During his time with the Bears, Jennings has played in all 32 games and started 28 times, with 153 tackles, 17 PBUs, 6 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 4 special teams stops under his belt. In the 2011 season, he earned a career-high 87 tackles (62 solo) and finished tied for second on the team with 8 PBUs.
Lou's Call – Shopped the market as a free agent this off season and didn't find a better buyer than the Bears. Jennings is lucky the Bears wanted him back because he needs to make more plays. Jennings had only 2 interceptions and one fumble recovery in 2011 and Lovie expects more from his defensive backs, plus he dropped a number of interception opportunities. He's only 5-8, 185 lbs but I'm hoping Jennings plays much bigger this season.
Tom's Take –Jennings is a solid CB. He is prone to inconsistent play, and cant be left alone with the leagues bigger receivers. He also has to be better with his hands and make the most of his opportunities. He dropped to many sure picks last year.
Dionne's View – Got starter money with a 2 year contract so the Bears feel he fits with what they want to do. His strong tackling ability is a big bonus.
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 – Shopped the market as a free agent this off season and didn't find a better buyer than the Bears. Jennings is lucky the Bears wanted him back because he needs to make more plays. Jennings had only 2 interceptions and one fumble recovery in 2011 and Lovie expects more from his defensive backs, plus he dropped a number of interception opportunities. He's only 5-8, 185 lbs but I'm hoping Jennings plays much bigger this season.
Tom's Take –Jennings is a solid CB. He is prone to inconsistent play, and cant be left alone with the leagues bigger receivers. He also has to be better with his hands and make the most of his opportunities. He dropped to many sure picks last year.
Dionne's View – Got starter money with a 2 year contract so the Bears feel he fits with what they want to do. His strong tackling ability is a big bonus.
