| Adam
Archuleta
Scout.com Headlines: |
Position Preview: Defensive Backs 
Ineffectiveness and injuries take their toll on a secondary that was supposed to be one of the best
-by BearReport.com
Feb 15, 2008 |
Don't Count Out Manning Just Yet
Young safety has all the tools to be a playmaker on defense but just needs to put it all together
-by BearReport.com
Jan 25, 2008 |
Offseason Hunt: S Ken Hamlin
Hard-hitting safety from Dallas would make a lot of sense because Mike Brown can't stay healthy
-by BearReport.com
Jan 17, 2008 |
1st Round Focus: S Kenny Phillips
Bears can no longer count on captain Mike Brown and are in desperate need of an upgrade at safety
-by BearReport.com
Jan 9, 2008 |
Bear Report Audio: CB Ade Jimoh
Newest Monster of the Midway introduces himself to all Bears fans in this exclusive audio feature
-by BearReport.com
Sep 13, 2007 |
BearReport Audio: S Adam Archuleta
Newcomer safety talks about the Cover 2 and the Chris Harris trade in this exclusive audio feature
-by BearReport.com
Aug 7, 2007 |
Four Safeties, Two Starting Jobs
Lovie Smith isn't saying much about his DBs, but he tipped his hand a little bit during mini camp
-by BearReport.com
May 22, 2007 |
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Danieal Manning started as a rookie in 2006 but now looks like a man without a job ... or a position
-by BearReport.com
May 17, 2007 |
Smith Brings Out Best in Archuleta
Veteran safety was a colossal bust in Washington but seems reinvigorated after a trade to Chicago
-by BearReport.com
Apr 3, 2007 |
Archuleta: Escape from Washington
Hard-hitting safety was a solid player in St. Louis but completely fell off the map in Washington
-by BearReport.com
Mar 21, 2007 |
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Ht: 6-0
Wt: 223
| Date of Birth: |
11/27/1977 |
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| Biography: |
PRO CAREER: Heads into first season with Chicago tied for 4th among active safeties in the NFL with 16 career sacks, which is also tied for 1st with Arizona’s Adrian Wilson for most sacks by a safety since 2001… Only safety in NFL to record at least 1 full sack every year since joining the League in 2001… Started 76 of 88 career games played with 597 tackles, 3 INTs, 4 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries and 3 defensive return TDs (2 fumble and 1 INT)… Tied for 2nd among active Chicago defenders with 3 defensive TD returns… In 5 seasons with St. Louis (2001-2005) finished in the top 3 on the team in tackles on 3 occasions, leading the team in 2002 (149), 2nd in 2004 (123) and 3rd in 2005 (93)… Has started all 6 career postseason appearances with 39 tackles, 1 PBU and 1 fumble recovery… Registered 5 sacks in 2003, tied for 9th most in a single season by an NFL safety since sacks were first recorded in 1982 and most ever in a single season by a Rams safety… Has earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (vs. SEA, 11/14/04) and NFC Defensive Player of the Month (November of 2003) honors during career… Named to all-rookie teams by The Football News and Pro Football Weekly following 2001 season.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Entered NFL as a first-round selection (20th overall) by St. Louis in the 2001 NFL Draft… Signed 5-year contract with Rams (7/28/01)… Signed by Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent (3/13/06)… Acquired by Chicago via trade with Washington for a 6th-round draft pick in 2007 (3/22/07)… SIGNED through 2009
PERSONAL NOTES: Attended Chandler High in Chandler, Ariz… Earned first-team all-Central Region and all-state honorable mention as a junior and senior… named Channel 12 News Defensive Player of the Year and all-Valley as a defensive back and running back in final year… Participates in super-high-intensity shock routines focusing on high-speed, high-load and high-volume training with trainer Jay Schroeder during the offseason in Arizona.
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