The Bears defensive line didn’t put together a very good performance last week against San Diego. They didn’t really get much pressure on Chargers QB Phillip Rivers until the fourth quarter. Defensive end Israel Idonije led the defensive line with five tackles. Amobi Okoye, Henry Melton, Stephen Paea and Corey Wootton all had one tackle [...]
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Week One: Atlanta Falcons @ Chicago Bears Preview
The Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons will meet for the 25th time today. The two teams are tied in the all-time series 12-12. The Bears are 5-1 in their last six home openers. The Falcons have lost their last four road openers and haven’t won at Soldier Field since 1983. The Bears are coming off [...]
Why Not? Henry Melton’s Full Court Toss
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Q & A With Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Henry Melton
Henry Melton came into the NFL in 2009 as a fourth-round pick out of the University of Texas. Melton got his first playing time this past season. He played hard when he was out on the field. He flashed potential during his rookie year, 2009, but suffered a season-ending ankle injury during the pre-season. Melton [...]
The Good: Top Five Bears Players Who Surprised Us Last Season
Today, The Good: Top Five Bears Players Who Surprised Us Last Season is unveiled. Let’s go down the list, shall we: 1. Caleb Hanie Hanie surprised us all when he was thrown into the fire in the NFC Championship. Replacing a pathetic Todd Collins, Hanie completed 13 of 20 passes for one touchdown and two [...]
Packers DT Cullen Jenkins Heading To The Windy City?
The Bears need some help at the defensive tackle position. Veteran defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins could be the answer. The 30-year old tackle has spent his entire seven year career with the Bears biggest rival, the Green Bay Packers. Jenkins is a unrestricted free-agent and the Packers don’t seem that interested in re-signing when and if [...]
Henry Melton Likely To Get A Shot To Start Next Season
Defensive lineman Henry Melton got his first playing time this past season. Melton definitely took advantage of his chance. Melton flashed potential during his rookie year, 2009, but suffered a season-ending ankle injury during the pre-season. Melton appeared in all 16 games last season making 16 tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble. Melton’s first sack [...]
Bears Ink Seven of the Nine Draft Picks
Seven of Chicago’s nine picks agreed to four-year contracts Friday with defensive end Henry Melton, cornerback D.J. Moore, wide receiver Johnny Knox, linebacker Marcus Freeman, safety Al Afalava, offensive lineman Lance Louis and wide receiver Derek Kinder all coming to terms. The Bears’ top two draft picks remain unsigned: defensive lineman Jarron Gilbert and wide receiver [...]
Bears Rookies Get Jersey Numbers
Today the Chicago Bears assigned jersey numbers to all nine rookies that were drafted over the weekend. The drafted rookies will wear the following numbers, but some likely will change before the regular season begins: DL Jarron Gilbert (73), WR Juaquin Iglesias (17), DE Henry Melton (69), CB D.J. Moore (30), WR Johnny Knox (13), [...]
