The Bears drafted another cornerback with their final selection (220th overall) in the seventh round. Greg McCoy out of Texas Christian University could make the team because of his contributions as a kick returner. McCoy reeled in seven interceptions and racked up 92 tackles in 51 games. He returned three kickoffs for touchdowns, while averaging [...]
2012 NFL Draft, Sixth Round: Bears Draft CB Isaiah Frey
In the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, the Bears added cornerback Isaiah Frey. Frey, 5’11″, 188 lbs, made 141 tackles, seven interceptions and two forced fumbles in four years at the University of Nevada. He reeled in five interceptions this past season along with 37 tackles and a career high 21 [...]
2012 NFL Draft, Fourth Round: Bears Select TE Evan Rodriguez
The Bears selected tight end Evan Rodriguez on the third day of the 2012 NFL draft. With their fourth round selection (111th overall), Chicago decided to go with another pass-catching option for quarterback Jay Cutler. Evan Rodriguez, who is 6’2″ and 239 pounds, reeled in 69 passes for 871 yards and seven touchdowns in 37 games at the [...]
Video Of The Day: Bears Second-Round Selection WR Alshon Jeffery Highlights
Take a look at what Bears second-round pick Alshon Jeffery did at his time at South Carolina. Jake Perper is the owner and head writer for Bearsbacker.com. Follow him on Twitter, @Bearsbacker and on Facebook for up to the minute news about the Bears.
2012 NFL Draft, Day 2: Bears Add Potential In WR Jeffrey and S Brandon Hardin
The Bears added a big playmaker at the wide receiver in the second round in Alshon Jeffery from South Carolina. Then, they selected a safety in Brandon Hardin from Oregon State in the third round. Jeffery was ranked in the top three receivers in the draft by the Bears and at the time was the [...]
Video Of The Day: Bears First-Round Pick Shea McClellin Highlights
Here is a quick look at what Chicago Bears first-round pick (#19) Shea McClellin did at Boise State. McClellin will wear the No. 99 jersey with the Bears. Enjoy. Jake Perper is the owner and head writer for Bearsbacker.com. Follow him on Twitter, @Bearsbacker and on Facebook for up to the minute news about the Bears.
2012 NFL Draft Results, First Round: Bears Select DE Shea McClellin
The Bears landed the pass rusher they desired with Boise State DE Shea McClellin with the No. 19 selection in the first round. With ends Whitney Mercilius (Illinois) and Chandler Jones (Syracuse) available, it was a surprise that GM Phil Emery and Co. went with McClellin. A three-year starter at Boise State, McClellin where he [...]
2012 NFL Mock Draft, Chicago Bears Edition
Ever since the 2012 NFL season ended, fans and analysts have been waiting for the draft. The first round takes place on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, while second and third rounds take place Friday. Rounds 4-7 will happen on Saturday. This is the first draft for new Bears general manager Phil Emery. By looking [...]
Bears Backer Pre Draft Q & A With Texas S Blake Gideon
The NFL Draft starts Thursday and the Bears are putting their finishing touches together for the big event. With that being said, the Bears could possibly add a safety through this draft. Blake Gideon is a 6’1″ 205 lb safety out of the University of Texas. Gideon racked up 10 interceptions, 2.0 sacks and two [...]
Geno Hayes Provides Depth To An Aging Linebacker Core
The Bears inked veteran linebacker Geno Hayes to a one-year deal on Thursday, first reported by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Hayes came into the league in 2008 with the Bucs as a sixth-round pick out of Florida State. He played in 56 games, making 42 starts in four seasons in Tampa Bay. He racked [...]
