By Dionne Miller, FOX 32 Sports Anchor - bio | email
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
Even though it's Tuesday, at Halas it's Thursday. Which means the Bears are three days from kicking off a game and not overly talkative. Except for DJ Moore who always has something fun to say.
Tuesday it was about the fluorescent orange shoes he bought all the DB's. He said it was to help with solidarity, but stressed that DB's have a certain flavor - not every position group can pull off shoes as bright as the sun. Major Wright agreed. Probably true. I mean 'Neon Deion' had arguably the most "flavor" in the history of the position. Makes sense. But let's move on.
Business of the day was defense. And with injuries at safety continuing to be a storyline we asked Wright about his level of concern. He said the good news is that everyone knows both sides of the position and they understand they need to be ready. But they are super young. Average age of the safeties on the roster is 23 with less than two years experience. Craig Steltz is the veteran with five years of experience...next closest is Wright (3). They're all still learning and developing. Injuries no doubt going to set them back and no time table for Brandon Hardin who suffered that neck injury against the 'Skins. He had so much buzz heading into camp and while learning the position - he's been a bright spot. Hopefully he makes a quick and full recovery.
Brian Urlacher is with the team, watching from the sidelines. I asked Rod Marinelli how he's doing - one week since the scope. And he said "Smiling and doing great". Again, until he's not ready for the regular season, I refuse to be overly concerned.
Just Because: Marinelli might be the most soft spoken coach I've ever interviewed. For a defense that loves to 'bring the nasty,' I can't fathom a "nasty" version of him. Seems like the nicest person on the planet. Would love to sit in on a pre-game speech. And Lovie's shortest post practice presser ended " I'll take your questions"...silence..."one of those kind of days, huh".
Friday, May 24 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:00:34 GMT
The Chicago Bears will retire former head coach Mike Ditka's No. 89. The Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end's number will be officially retired during halftime at the Bears' Monday Night Football game Dec. 9.
The Chicago Bears will retire former head coach Mike Ditka's No. 89. The Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end's number will be officially retired during halftime at the Bears' Monday Night Football game Dec. 9.
Heading into his third season, Chicago Bears nose tackle Stephen Paea is ready to compete for the starting spot. But handling his family's off-season acquisition – triplets! – may be a bigger challenge.
Heading into his third season, Chicago Bears nose tackle Stephen Paea is ready to compete for the starting spot. But handling his family's off-season acquisition – triplets! – may be a bigger challenge.
Monday, May 13 2013 12:14 AM EDT2013-05-13 04:14:12 GMT
Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Blanchard had little chance to impress coaches last season or during an April minicamp, so he did what he could to make the most of his chance to throw at the team's rookie camp...
Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Blanchard had little chance to impress coaches last season or during an April minicamp, so he did what he could to make the most of his chance to throw at the team's rookie camp that ended...
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-12 03:39:02 GMT
Chicago Bears first round draft pick Kyle Long expects he'll be able to overcome the lack of offseason practice time that will result from missing all of organized team activities and minicamp with his new team.
Chicago Bears first round draft pick Kyle Long expects he'll be able to overcome the lack of offseason practice time that will result from missing all of organized team activities and minicamp with his new team.
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