TUESDAY
JC's Interactive NFL Combine Blog
Your dearly devoted Publisher, John Crist, has been running an INTERACTIVE live blog exclusively for Bear Report subscribers directly from the RCA Dome media room for the duration of this year's event. From when the doors open Thursday morning to when they turn off the lights Tuesday evening, he will have an insider's look at all 300-plus prospects invited to Indianapolis for the event. To participate in JC's Interactive NFL Combine Blog, Click Here.
Top Receiver on Bears' Radar
John Crist has talked to many of the prospects at the Combine, and one of the premier receivers revealed that the Bears are showing quite a bit of interest in him. Muhsin Muhammad is a memory and Bernard Berrian could also be gone soon, so Jerry Angelo simply has to draft at least one wideout this April. To read the rest of JC's scoop from Indianapolis, Click Here.
Steuber's 2008 Mock NFL Draft
Chris Steuber, Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst, had updated the first round of his latest mock draft. There are changes up and down the board based on what we saw at the Combine, but who does he have the Bears taking at No. 14 overall? To read Steuber's latest mock draft, Click Here.
NFL Free Agency Insider Blog
Adam Caplan, Scout.com's Senior NFL Reporter, is keeping track of the free agency market like nobody else and has had his cell phone permanently glued to his ear. According to Caplan, D.J. Hackett is looking for a deal similar to what Drew Bennett got last year, and Gibril Wilson has four teams vying for his services. To read the NFL Free Agency Insider Blog, Click Here.
Links to Audio, Video and Stories from Scout.com
The NFL experts at Scout.com have the Combine covered from every angle, including audio and video features with draft prospects that you won't find anywhere else. From audio to video and live blogs to free agency info, nobody has a bigger presence this week at the RCA Dome. For links to all the audio and video files plus so much more that Scout.com has been gathering in Indianapolis, Click Here.
MONDAY
Orton Extended for One More Year
Two days after the Bears re-signed Rex Grossman for one more season, Kyle Orton agreed to terms on a one-year extension. The two of them are expected to compete for the starting job this coming season, with the loser relegated to backup duty. To read the rest of the Orton story, Click Here.
Bears All Over Fullback Prospect
John Crist has been talking to a lot of people all week long in Indianapolis, and he's come across one particular prospect at fullback that the Bears are raving about thus far. Jason McKie is firmly entrenched as the starter in Chicago, but Lousaka Polite is far from guaranteed a roster spot at this point. To read the rest of JC's scoop at the Combine, Click Here.
Monday Combine Recap: Rising and Falling
Chris Steuber, Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst, puts together another list of players who are both rising up and tumbling down draft boards across the NFL. Two premier defensive ends were sensational during workouts, but two highly-rated outside linebackers didn't do very much to help themselves. To read Steuber's assessment of the situation, Click Here.
Junior Tailbacks Put On a Show
Rob Rang, Senior Draft Analyst for NFLDraftScout.com, was awfully impressed with what he saw from the junior running backs Sunday, namely Darren McFadden and that scorching 4.27 in the 40-yard dash. Some of the receivers also helped themselves, although none of the quarterbacks truly looks like a can't-miss prospect. To read Rang's scouting report from the Combine, Click Here.
From Inside the Dome
Ed Thompson, Scout.com's Senior NFL Analyst, was one of the lucky members of the Pro Football Writers of America invited to watch Sunday's workouts inside the RCA Dome. Normally reserved for team personnel, he got an up-close look at some of this year's hottest prospects from a unique vantage point. To read about Thompson's unique experience, Click Here.
SUNDAY
Sunday Combine Recap: Rising and Falling
Chris Steuber, Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst, puts together his latest list of players who are both rising up and tumbling down draft boards across the NFL. The junior running backs put on quite a display Sunday and did very well for themselves as a group, while a pair of tall receivers from high-profile programs appear to be in big trouble. To read Steuber's assessment of the situation, Click Here.
Clark Agrees to 2-Year Extension
Greg Olsen is the future at the tight end position in Chicago, but Desmond Clark continues to be a solid contributor in the passing game. The Bears obviously recognize, this, inking Clark to a contract extension Sunday as GM Jerry Angelo again rewards a core player. To read the rest of the Clark story, Click Here.
Scout.com's Live Combine Blog
Ed Thompson and Chris Steuber are collaborating in Indy once again, keeping you in the know with regard to all the latest from the Combine and any free agency nuggets that arise. Sunday was podium day for all the defensive backs, so there are some great quotes in there from the likes of Kenny Phillips and Simeon Castille. To read Scout.com's Live Combine Blog, Click Here.
NFL Free Agency Insider Blog, Day 4
Adam Caplan, Scout.com's Senior NFL Reporter, is back with another continually-updated live blog revolving around the free agency market. According to Caplan, Chicago native Michael Turner, who many Bears fans want to return back home, already has one potential destination in the works. To read the NFL Free Agency Insider Blog, Click Here.
SATURDAY
Bear Report Audio: Adam Caplan
Now that Rex Grossman has been re-signed, it's time for the Bears to move on to the rest of their priority free agents. Adam Caplan, Scout.com's Senior NFL Reporter, is all over the place at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis and has the inside scoop on Bernard Berrian, Justin Smiley, and Derrick Ward. To listen to JC's interview with Caplan, Click Here.
Grossman Re-Signs for One Year
The quarterback picture suddenly got much clearer, as Rex Grossman agreed to the terms of a one-year contract to stay in Chicago. He'll probably have to compete with Kyle Orton in order to win back the starting job, which means Brian Griese will most likely be cut very soon. To read the rest of the Grossman story, Click Here.
Future Bears? Saturday from Indy
Bear Report is compiling a list of all the players who the Bears have shown interest in so far or who might be available with the 14th pick in Round 1, and what those prospects are telling the media at the Combine. Saturday is all defensive linemen and linebackers, although we'll focus primarily on the defensive tackles since that's a position of need for the Bears. To see who's on the list and what they have to say, Click Here.
For Jackson, Does Size Really Matter?
Chris Steuber, Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst, takes a closer look at California WR DeSean Jackson, who could be a first-round pick come April. The speed merchant only weighed in at about 170 pounds in Indianapolis, so could his lack of girth have some teams shying away from him on draft day? To read the rest of Steuber's assessment of Jackson, Click Here.
Scout.com's Live Combine Blog
Ed Thompson and Chris Steuber are collaborating in Indy for the collective good, digging up all kinds of quality sound bites from this year's crop of potential draftees. Updated throughout the day from start to finish, there are some great quotes in there from the likes of John David Booty and Trevor Laws. To read Scout.com's Live Combine Blog, Click Here.
NFL Free Agency Insider Blog, Day 3
Adam Caplan, Scout.com's Senior NFL Reporter, is running yet another live blog and keeps coming up some inside scoop on the free agency front. According to Caplan, the Bears are in the mix for one of the more coveted free agent receivers, one that could be a possible replacement for Bernard Berrian in the starting lineup. To read the NFL Free Agency Insider Blog, Click Here.
FRIDAY
Bear Report Audio: John Clayton
John Clayton, "The Professor" from ESPN, took some time out of his ridiculously busy schedule to chat with Bear Report Publisher John Crist in the hallway of the Indiana Convention Center. Clayton offered his insight on the free agency front, including the latest he's heard on Rex Grossman, Brendon Ayanbedejo, and Alan Faneca. To listen to JC's interview with Clayton, Click Here.
Future Bears? Friday from Indy
Bear Report is compiling a list of all the players who the Bears have shown interest in so far or who might be available with the 14th pick in Round 1, and what those prospects are telling the media at the Combine. Friday is all the offensive skill-position players, including Joe Flacco, Rashard Mendenhall, and Limas Sweed. To see who's on the list and what they have to say, Click Here.
Bears Inside Slant: February 22
The NFL Experts at Scout.com have all the latest on the Monsters of the Midway, including the ramifications of potentially losing Bernard Berrian in free agency. Additionally, there are news and notes on Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and Alex Brown. To read today's installment of the Inside Slant, Click Here.
Forte's Ready to Prove Himself Yet Again
Ed Thompson, Scout.com's Senior NFL Analyst, has the scoop on Tulane running back Joe Forte, who is starting to make a name for himself with scouts. He might be the fastest tailback at the NFL Combine, and he was even named MVP of the Senior Bowl. To read Thompson's assessment of Forte, Click Here.
Scout.com's Live Combine Blog
Ed Thompson, Scout.com's Senior NFL Analyst, is also running another live blog that will cover any nuggets and tidbits popping up across the league. Be sure to visit this page frequently because there will be regular updates throughout the day. To read Scout.com's Live Combine Blog, Click Here.
NFL Free Agency Insider Blog, Day 2
Adam Caplan, Scout.com's Senior NFL Reporter, is blogging away once again every time he finds something out on the free agency front. League sources tell Caplan that the Bears could be in the market for either Pittsburgh's Alan Faneca or San Francisco's Justin Smiley as a replacement for Ruben Brown at left guard. To read the NFL Free Agency Insider Blog, Click Here.
THURSDAY
Future Bears? Thursday from Indy
Bear Report is compiling a list of all the players who the Bears have shown interest in so far or who might be available with the 14th pick in Round 1, and what those prospects are telling the media at the Combine. Thursday is mainly offensive linemen, including Ryan Clady, Chris Williams, and Branden Albert. To see who's on the list and what they have to say, Click Here.
Smith Still Positive Despite 7-9 Record
John Crist was on hand for Lovie Smith's press conference with the 400 media members credentialed for the Combine. Although he was guarded with his answers as he usually is, he did speak about Bernard Berrian's contract situation, the state of the quarterbacks, and whether or not Lance Briggs is a memory. To read JC's transcript of Smith's comments, Click Here.
Scout.com's Live Combine Blog
Ed Thompson, Scout.com's Senior NFL Analyst, is also running a live blog that will encompass what's happening at the Combine from a league-wide perspective. If there's a nugget to be found here no matter the team and no matter the player, this is the place to find it. To read Scout.com's Live Combine Blog, Click Here.
NFL Free Agency Insider Blog
Adam Caplan, Scout.com's Senior NFL Reporter, is focusing on free agency here at the Combine. With player movement set to begin on Feb. 29, there are bound to be all kinds of stories developing in Indianapolis with regard to who may be going where. To read the NFL Free Agency Insider Blog, Click Here.
Bear Report is the only publication exclusively dedicated to your Chicago Bears, so be sure to visit BearReport.com frequently for all the latest news, notes, and quotes directly from the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
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