Brett Basanez is competing with 2nd year pro Caleb Hanie for the opportunity to backup Jay Cutler. Basanez was an undrafted free agent out of Northwestern in 2006. He was picked up by the Carolina Panthers after the draft was over and stayed with them until 2008. He’s played in one career game, in which, [...]
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My Interview With Bears’ GM Jerry Angelo
My Question: After the 2008 season ended, you said that you believed in Kyle Orton and liked some of the things he did, but you needed to see more before anointing him the long-term solution at the position. You also indicated that the Bears were fixated on getting the quarterback position stabilized. With all that [...]
Caleb Hanie Wants #2 QB Spot
Hanie is heading to the Bears’ facilities two weeks before the mandatory veteran minicamp. This is what he had to say: “My expectations are just to compete for the backup job, and if they need me to compete for the starting job at some point, I’m ready to do that.” “Kyle’s done a great job [...]
They Are Who We Thought They Were
The Bears have many questions to ask themselves after a 21-14 loss against the undefeated Tennessee Titans. How do you lose a game where you shut down supposedly the best running back tandem in the NFL? How does your pass rush, who is loaded with players like Tommie Harris, Mark Anderson, Alex Brown and Adewale [...]
They Are Who We Thought They Were
The Bears have many questions to ask themselves after a 21-14 loss against the undefeated Tennessee Titans. How do you lose a game where you shut down supposedly the best running back tandem in the NFL? How does your pass rush, who is loaded with players like Tommie Harris, Mark Anderson, Alex Brown and Adewale [...]
Guess whose back? Back again. Rex is back. Tell a friend.
Rex had this to say back in August: “I’ll never fully get over it and I don’t think anyone would expect me to, my motivation is to be a great player in this league and a starter again, but for right now I’ve got to be the best quarterback ready at a moment’s notice. That’s [...]
Guess whose back? Back again. Rex is back. Tell a friend.
Rex had this to say back in August: “I’ll never fully get over it and I don’t think anyone would expect me to, my motivation is to be a great player in this league and a starter again, but for right now I’ve got to be the best quarterback ready at a moment’s notice. That’s [...]
Guess whose back? Back again. Rex is back. Tell a friend.
Rex had this to say back in August: “I’ll never fully get over it and I don’t think anyone would expect me to, my motivation is to be a great player in this league and a starter again, but for right now I’ve got to be the best quarterback ready at a moment’s notice. That’s [...]
Bears DT Anthony Adams, WR Mark Bradley Among Inactives from Week 1
The big surprise from the inactives from week 1 is that Bears DT Anthony Adams has gone from being a starter on the depth chart to being inactive. Wide receiver Mark Bradley, who expressed frustration last week over his role in the offense, is also inactive. Also down are safety Craig Steltz, guard Dan Buenning, [...]
Bears DT Anthony Adams, WR Mark Bradley Among Inactives from Week 1
The big surprise from the inactives from week 1 is that Bears DT Anthony Adams has gone from being a starter on the depth chart to being inactive. Wide receiver Mark Bradley, who expressed frustration last week over his role in the offense, is also inactive. Also down are safety Craig Steltz, guard Dan Buenning, [...]
