Bio - 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. Entering his second season with the Bears, he started 14 of 15 games played at right guard in 2011 while assisting the Bears offense in passing the 2,000 yard rushing mark for the second time in 21 years. Over 97 career games, Spencer has started in 84 (including all six playoff games he's appeared in).
Lou's Call – Now you know what a coach means when he says, "a change of scenery may be good for the guy!" #1 draft pick in 2005 in Seattle and never played like it. One scout said, "he isn't mean enough and he's not as good as he thinks he is"… nothing like challenging a man's character! Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll didn't even make him an offer to stay. Spencer came to the Bears to replace Kreutz at center but has found a home at left guard.
Tom's Take –Spencer should man one of the guard spots once again. His excellent play in 2011 flew under the radar. Spencer is a reliable pro.
Dionne's View – Played the role of replacing Olin Kreutz fairly well last season. A second year in the system will further solidify him at Right Guard. Another "it's a contract year" player- so expect him to perform.
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 – Now you know what a coach means when he says, "a change of scenery may be good for the guy!" #1 draft pick in 2005 in Seattle and never played like it. One scout said, "he isn't mean enough and he's not as good as he thinks he is"… nothing like challenging a man's character! Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll didn't even make him an offer to stay. Spencer came to the Bears to replace Kreutz at center but has found a home at left guard. 
Tom's Take –Spencer should man one of the guard spots once again. His excellent play in 2011 flew under the radar. Spencer is a reliable pro.
Dionne's View – Played the role of replacing Olin Kreutz fairly well last season. A second year in the system will further solidify him at Right Guard. Another "it's a contract year" player- so expect him to perform. 
