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Devin Hester and Taj Gibson to Host the Old Spice Devin Hester Football ProCamp and Taj Gibson Basketball ProCamp in New Lenox

16th May 2012 by under Bears Events     

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester and Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson are pleased to announce the dates and location of the Old Spice Devin Hester Football ProCamp and the Taj Gibson Basketball ProCamp presented by Fifth Third Bank and InsureOne.

Both ProCamps are a two-day event on June 29th-30th at Lincoln Way Central High School in New Lenox and the Old Spice Devin Hester Football ProCamp will be from 9:00AM-12:45PM CT, while the Taj Gibson Basketball ProCamp will be from 1:15PM – 5:00PM CT.

Hester and Gibson will be on site during the entirety of their respective camps to direct camp activities and provide instruction. They will be joined by a selection of the top prep and collegiate coaches from the Chicago area.

The Old Spice Devin Hester Football ProCamp is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14 and the Taj Gibson Basketball ProCamp is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 18. Each camp focuses on the team concept and fundamentals of the sport. Groups will be small to ensure that each camper gets personalized instruction. Hester and Gibson will also give daily talks highlighting the finer points of their games and beyond.

Each camper receives an autographed camp team photo with Hester or Gibson, exclusive camp T-shirt, goodie bag with over $100 worth of merchandise, and the opportunity to win additional prizes. The cost of each ProCamp is $149 or campers can attend both great ProCamps for $200!

Make sure to use the code Bearsbacker to receive $20 off either the Devin Hester Football ProCamp or the Taj Gibson Basketball ProCamp. Make your way to the camps its guaranteed to be a fun time.

Additional camp partners include ATI Physical Therapy and NBC 5.

Additional information and registration is available by calling 888-389-CAMP (2267) or by visiting www.DevinHesterCamp.com and www.TajGibsonCamp.com.

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.

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The Bears Knew Cutler’s Thumb Was Broken Moments After Game

23rd November 2011 by under Bears Events     

According to Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune, everyone in the Bears organization, for some baffling reason, was pretending Cutler wasn’t injured even though his teammates already knew he broke his thumb.

Brian Urlacher and many of the veterans who spoke after the game must have been told to keep their mouth’s shut until the injury was official.

It was a very weird process.

The Bears won, Cutler stepped up to the podium, acted like everything was good after the win and then two hours following the injury news blows up.

The Bears likely didn’t want the word spreading about the injury unless it was 100% official. They could have handled the situation a little bit better.

Cutler update

Cutler is expected to start rehab tomorrow or Friday after undergoing successful surgery to repair his right thumb today in Colorado.

Jake Perper is the owner and head writer for Bearsbacker.com. He is also the Chicago Bears writer for NFLTouchdown.com. Follow him on Twitter, @Bearsbacker and on Facebook for up to the minute news about the Bears.

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Bears Backer Giveaway: Brian Urlacher Bears Wristbands

7th June 2011 by under Bears Events, Giveaways     

Bears Backer is happy to announce a giveaway for fans everywhere.

All of you fans of Bears Backer and the Chicago Bears will get an opportunity to win Brian Urlacher Bears wristbands.

Courtesy of Official Signature Products, a month of giveaways of these rare Brian Urlacher Bears wristbands (x4) will be distributed.

All you have to do to enter is like our Facebook page, comment on an article on Bearsbacker.com, follow @Bearsbacker on Twitter or Tumblr.

The winner will be announced on the next four Fridays. Winners will be notified via Twitter or Facebook, depending on how you entered. Good luck. If you have any more questions, you can contact us.

If you can’t wait to get one, you can order one here, OfficialSignatureProducts.com.

For more news on Twitter, follow @Bearsbacker.

 

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Compete against NFL Stars, including Charles Tillman | Enter to win at Meijer?

17th May 2011 by under Bears Events     

Chicago, IL —The fifth annual Charles Tillman Meijer Celebrity Football Championship, otherwise known as the “ultimate flag football experience” is slated for June 18, 2011 in Lake Zurich. The official sponsor of the event, Meijer, is offering their customers the chance to participate and line up next to their favorite NFL players to compete for the championship trophy. Those interested can fill out an entry form at any Chicago area Meijer location beginning May 15th through May 28th to enter the sweepstakes.Meijer will randomly select four lucky customers and their guests to be on the roster of the Meijer-sponsored team. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation, whose mission is to provide opportunities and resources to children or their families who are in need.

On June 18, 2011, the four winners and their guests will meet up with their celebrity NFL quarterback and compete against 13 other teams at Lake Zurich High School, located at 300 Church Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free tickets to the 5th Annual Charles Tillman Meijer Celebrity Football Challenge are available at all Chicagoland Meijer locations. Customers are encouraged to attend and support the sweepstakes winners while enjoying a little old-fashioned flag football.

NFL players will be on sight to meet and greet with fans and sign autographs. Children of all ages can visit the Cornerstone Fan Zone, which will have a variety of interactive games and activities. The Cornerstone Foundation will be on site with giveaways for attendees, including an iPod Touch, among other great prizes.

The Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation was founded by Chicago Bears Defensive Back Charles Tillman to benefit families in need. Initially, the Foundation’s focus was on education, but shifted when Tillman’s three-month old daughter Tiana was diagnosed with life-threatening cardiomyopathy in 2008, which resulted in a heart failure and a heart transplant just three months later. Today, Tiana is three years old, happy and healthy. The Foundation now provides support to those in similar circumstances, enriching lives by providing needed resources to families of children with chronically and critically ill children. The Cornerstone Foundation regularly partners with sponsors to raise money through events such as the Charles Tillman Meijer Celebrity Football Championship.

Please visit your Chicago-area Meijer for additional information and your chance to enter.

For more information on the Chicagoland Meijer locations and the Football Championship, please contact Falk Associates at 847-675-2580.

For more news on Twitter, follow @Bearsbacker.

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With The 53rd Pick The Chicago Bears Select…Stephen Paea

29th April 2011 by under 2011-2012 Schedule, Bears Events     

The Bears traded up to get a big defensive tackle that will help plug some holes on defense. Stephen Paea from Oregon State is considered the seventh best defensive tackle and the Bears traded their No. 62nd and No. 127th picks with the Redskins to get him.

So, you know the Bears wanted to get Paea, who broke an NFL Combine record by doing 49 bench press reps at 225 lbs. Paea is a 6’1″ DT who weighs about 303 lbs. Paea will mix in well with Henry Melton, Matt Toeaina and Anthony Adams. The Bears have gone by need with their first two picks, OT and DT.

I like these two picks. Gabe Carimi has endless potential and Paea has a endless motor. Analysts say he would be best as a three-technique lineman and that was what the Bears were looking for. Rumor has it the Bears considered taking Paea at No. 29 last night if Gabe Carimi wasn’t available.

Paea fell in the draft because he suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during Senior Bowl practice in January. He wasn’t able to run at the NFL Combine. At the end of March, Paea said he his knee was 85-90 percent healthy. Let’s hope he is healthy we don’t want another injury prone DT like Tommie Harris.

The Bears certainly have done well with their first two picks. I give them an A on their first-round pick with Carimi and a B- on their second round pick with Paea. Lets see what who the Bears scoop up at No. 93.

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Coke Zero® Creates Fun Contest for Bears Fans, Two Pairs Of Playoff Tickets Could Be Won

12th January 2011 by under Bears Events     

Coke Zero® is hosting an event at Meijer to uncover the ultimate Chicago Bears fan in Chicagoland by creating a fun-filled contest to highlight the first Bears playoff game since 2006. The two winners will receive two (2) playoff tickets for the Bears vs. Seahawks onJanuary 16, 2011, at Soldier Field! Kickoff for the big game is at noon, and if you want to win a pair of tickets at Meijer you have to follow a few simple rules:

·      Customers must be present at the Algonquin Meijer store, located at 400 S. Randall Road, anytime between 5 and 7 p.m., onFriday, January 14, 2011 to be in the running to win the tickets

·      Potential winners must have Chicago Bears team sports apparel or Chicago Bears novelty items from Meijer in their cart

·      Customers are encouraged to dress up and have fun with this contest!

·      No purchase necessary

There will be a “secret shopper” walking around the store from 5 to 7 p.m. who will randomly determine the two winners. To get in the spirit of the game, Meijer is offering a $1 Hot Dog Meal Deal during the promotion. Remember, Meijer has everything you need to prepare for the big game – it’s your one stop shop!

About Meijer

Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Michigan, based retailer that operates 195 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. As the inventor of the “one-stop shopping” concept, Meijer stores have evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive electronics departments, garden centers and apparel offerings. Additional information on Meijer and the ability to shop for more can be found at www.meijer.com.

For additional information on this event, please contact

Falk Associates at contact@falkpr.com or (847) 675-2580.

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Bears LB Nick Roach Signs Tender

19th April 2010 by under Bears Events     

Linebacker Nick Roach signed his tender offer Monday. He’s expected to compete for the starting job on the strong side with Pisa Tinoisamoa.

Nick Roach was tendered at the second-round level, meaning he stands to earn $1.684 million this season.

Nick Roach started 15 games last season and was fourth on the team with a career-high 82 tackles.

With Roach under contract, the Bears now have three RFA’s who have yet to sign contracts: defensive end Mark Anderson, safety Danieal Manning and reserve linebacker Jamar Williams.

Danieal Manning and Mark Anderson are practicing, but they are still hoping to get long term extensions very soon. Atleast after the NFL Draft happens.

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Jimmy Fallon Wants Your “Superfan” Vote

7th April 2010 by under Bears Events     

I received an email from a NBC employee and he told me about the poll on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon website.

The poll asks “Which Sports Franchise Has The Most Dedicated Superfans?”

The Saints are currently in the lead by a lot (48%), the Cowboys are the next closest with 15% and the Bears are sitting at a measly 3%.

The options are:

A) Chicago Bears, B) Montreal Canadians, C) St. Louis Cardinals, D) Cleveland Cavaliers, E) Dallas Cowboys, F) Chicago Cubs, G) Philadelphia Eagles, H) NY Giants, I) LA Lakers, J) Toronto Maple Leafs, K) NY Mets, L) Edmonton Oilers, M) Green Bay Packers, N) Detroit Pistons, O) Boston Red Sox, P) New Orleans Saints, Q) Pittsburgh Steelers, R) NY Yankees.

So, help the Bears crawl out of the hole and show Jimmy Fallon and the rest of NBC that the Bears have the most “superfans.”

You can catch Fallon’s show weekdays at 12:35/11:35c.

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FedEx Office Drafts NFL Stars to Help Pack and Ship Gifts This Holiday Season

1st December 2009 by under Bears Events, Game Preview, why not     
Chicago, Ill., December 1, 2009 – The Chicago Bears’ Greg Olsen took a new job today, to provide some extra help behind the counter at the FedEx Office location on Canal Street. Olsen along with 5 other NFL players in cities across the country helped promote a national "Pack and Ship with the Pros" program from FedEx Office, giving customers a chance to win Super Bowl tickets and ship with their local pros. Here Olsen lends a hand in helping FedEx Office employees pack and ship this holiday season (Photo Credit: Brian Kersey)
Chicago, Ill., December 1, 2009 – The Chicago Bears’ Greg Olsen took a new job today, to provide some extra help behind the counter at the FedEx Office location on Canal Street. Olsen along with 5 other NFL players in cities across the country helped promote a national “Pack and Ship with the Pros” program from FedEx Office, giving customers a chance to win Super Bowl tickets and ship with their local pros. Here Olsen lends a hand in helping FedEx Office employees pack and ship this holiday season (Photo Credit: Brian Kersey)

NFL Players Pack and Ship with FedEx Office Pros,

Give Fans a Chance to Attend Super Bowl XLIV

DALLAS, December 1, 2009 – FedEx Office (formerly FedEx Kinko’s), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), today announced that the company is “hiring” some unconventional holiday help – from some of the National Football League’s most talented players. Today, FedEx Office is calling in backups to staff FedEx Office centers in six cities across the U.S., by recruiting NFL players to help customers pack and ship their holiday gifts.

The announcement comes as part of the FedEx Office “Pack and Ship with the Pros” promotion, which gives customers across the country a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl XLIV, tickets to the 2010 Pro Bowl and other prizes, by simply signing up and shipping their gifts and everyday packages at any FedEx Office this season.

To kick off the program, NFL players will huddle with team members at FedEx Office locations in Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. to learn how to pack, ship and deliver a winning holiday season for its customers. During the multi-city event, individuals will have the opportunity for some of their favorite players to pack and ship their items, as well as getting the chance to win autographed NFL merchandise just for stopping by the centers.

“This is a fun, unexpected way to interact with fans during the holiday shopping season, and I’m looking forward to learning from the real pros,” said Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten. “I’m usually focused on delivering a great on-field performance, but if everything goes well, I just might try my hand at delivering packages.

“This holiday season, FedEx expects to ship more than 50 million packages across the country and around the world during the week of December 14 alone. We want to give our customers a surprising and unique incentive for shipping with us prior to the busiest week of the year,” said Jon Cannon, senior vice president, Global Operations for FedEx Office.

The FedEx Office Pack and Ship with the Pros promotion is a national sweepstakes that runs from now through December 31, 2009. For each qualifying package sent between now and December 31, 2009, FedEx Office customers will be given a code printed on their receipts, which can be entered online at http://www.fedex.com/rewards for a chance to win one of dozens of prizes, including a trip to Super Bowl XLIV, the 2010 Pro Bowl or a $100 Visa® Gift card.

For complete rules, information about participating locations, or to learn more about the FedEx Office Pack and Ship promotion, visit www.fedex.com/rewards.

All player participation is facilitated by NFL PLAYERS, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association.

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Three Years Ago Today: Dennis Green’s Famous MNF Rant

16th October 2009 by under Bears Events, Interviews, Laugh of The Week, why not     

The October 16, 2006 game between the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals goes down as one of the best games to ever be played on Monday Night Football. Today marks the three year anniversary of that incredible game. If you didn’t happen to ever see the game, let me recap it for you very quickly, the Bears offense simply stunk with Rex Grossman having one of his worst performances ever, but the Bears defense bailed him out by forcing turnover after turnover and Devin Hester returned a punt for a score during his magical rookie season to overcome a 23-3 deficit. Above is one of the greatest press conferences that I’ve ever seen, if you google it, it’s usually called Dennis Green’s Rant or Dennis Green goes ballistic. I laugh every time I watch this clip, but I do feel sort of bad that he was fired after that season was over. Watch the clip and see if you laugh as much as me.

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