Airese Currie

The only comparable Bears player is tight end Kyle Adams, a practice squad player who's more receiver than blocker. The Bears are excited that they drafted Temple TE Evan Rodriguez because of the varying places they can line him up in a formation.  

They'll think speed when it comes to this spot. 3. Wide receiver. There are plenty of taller receivers still available, which is a quality Lovie Smith and Emery have both said they want. Brandon Marshall is their only tall receiver. They might ...  

New general manager Phil Emery and veteran coach Lovie Smith like the looks of the pre-draft Chicago Bears, but the team still has pressing needs. The Bears need help along the defensive line, at linebacker, in the secondary and, hey, let's throw an offensive lineman and maybe a receiver in there too.  

Give him a smaller guy with speed, and Smith thinks he can coach him up ... It's like last year when the Bears traded Greg Olsen because pass catching tight ends didn't fit into Mike Martz' offense, so they gave him away. Everything has to go Lovie's ...  

I enjoy when publications go deeper than the standard one round mock draft. As it gets closer to April 26th, some mocks start to get through 2 rounds, while others start to project players that would be a nice system fit for each particular team. Rob Rang of CBSSports.com via NFLDraftScout.com, has a team by team breakdown of five players that each team should consider. Here are 5 players that he believes Chicago GM Phil Emery...  

Jeffery is a very intriguing talent at the WR position and could form an impressive partnership with Marshall and Johnny Knox. With Bush and Matt Forte potentially forming a talented duo in the backfield, the Bears shouldn't lack for weapons ...  

Most of us who were willing to overlook the Bears' offensive line needs for them to take either ... they had the opportunity to snag him-- by trading up five spots and shipping their fifth-round draft pick to the St. Louis Rams-- they did.  

Three rounds down, four to go. The Chicago Bears played the 2012 NFL Draft quietly, trading up once to move to No.45 and stayed clear of boom-or-bust prospects, opting for known commodities. The players they selected had stocks decided by their game play ...  

I’ve been a huge critic of new Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery since day one. Tonight’s selection of Shea McClellin out of Boise State puts his stamp on how well he drafts in the NFL. Did the Chicago Bears draft another Clay ...  

Former Bear linebacker Otis Wilson introduced the team's 45th overall pick, which they got by giving up the 50th overall selection and their fifth-round pick (150th overall). It was Jeffery, who, unlike the Bears first pick of the Emery era, is a proven ...  

Part of the production drop off could be related to the fact that the team had no solid contributor at quarterback, as Stephen Garcia got off to a horrible start. Time for Jeffery to prove that to the world. He did have nine touchdowns, one more than he ...  

How he fits: Jeffery gives the Bears a second taller wide receiver (6-3) with size who can be an end zone threat, joining Brandon Marshall. The Bears had no more than three TD catches by any wide receiver last year, so quarterback Jay Cutler ...  

2011 was a tale of two seasons for the Bears. Through the first 10 games, Chicago was one of the best teams in the NFC. They were 7-3, with hopes of obtaining a first round bye in the playoffs. Then, disaster struck. The Bears lost quarterback ...  

The Chicago Bears should look early in the 2012 NFL Draft for players who can attack the opposing quarterback, and for others who can protect Jay Cutler. Julius Peppers provides one of the league's most terrifying pass rushers, but Chicago needs ...  

NFL fans around the nation are giddy over the fact that in about 24 hours, teams will start to announce their first-round draft choices. Luckily for us Bears fans, the days of seeing Jerry Angelo waste that coveted pick are over. Enter Phil Emery. With Emery's success so far this off-season, it's hard to imagine someone with a scouting background botching his first NFL draft as a general manager ...  

Jeffrey rekindled interest from teams after his impressive pro day at the University of South Carolina where he posted 40-yard dash times of high 4.4 to low 4.5. If Jeffrey is available to the Chicago Bears in the second round, he may be a viable option ...  

LAKE FOREST — The pressure was on new Bears general manager Phil Emery after his first pick in the NFL Draft was dissected and questioned by experts and fans for nearly 24 hours. Follow Jay Taft's tweets  

The Score has you covered in all facets of this year's draft as the Bears prepare to use the 19th overall selection. Here's a roundup of what you can expect:  

The Chicago Bears Thursday looked to the west to add to the team’s defense when the team drafted Boise State’s Shea McClellin. The new Bear said he is happy to focus on playing defensive end for the Bears.. …  

Lastly, the Bears have drafted lineman the last few years (Gabe Carimi, Chris Williams) and we still don't know the extent of how well these men can play. I'm not arguing that these players are going to be pro bowl-caliber players necessarily, I'm just ...  

Phil Emery, the new Chicago Bears general manager ... he also added insurance with a strong backup QB, Jason Campbell; and he’s kept his current stars happy as they watch him try and build a champion. Talking on a recent radio sports talk ...  

Here are the Bears biggest needs heading into this year's NFL Draft, as well as a few players they will be targeting.  

A process that used to take until at least late July every year has been wrapped up by the Chicago Bears with the signing of safety Brandon Hardin. The team announced Tuesday that Hardin, the club’s third-round draft pick from Oregon State ...  

There will be no rookies holding out of the Chicago Bears training camp in 2012. According to CBS Chicago, the last yet-signed Bears draft pick -- S Brandon Hardin-- has become now-signed. Despite being the last Bears draft pick to sign, Hardin ...  

The Bears were headed to the playoffs until the injuries struck and derailed the team. Newly added Brandon Marshall makes this team playoff caliber again.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears selected Boise State defensive end/outside linebacker Shea McClellin with the No. 19 overall pick of the NFL draft. James Lang/US PresswireBoise State's Shea McClellin was the third defensive end taken in ...  

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith and quarterback Jay Cutler share the sentiment that tight end Kellen Davis possesses the physical traits to eventually develop into a major weapon in the team’s revamped offense. Still, due diligence calls for ...  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears wrapped up NFL draft activities Saturday by taking Nevada cornerback Isaiah Frey in the sixth round and TCU cornerback Greg McCoy in the seventh round. ...  

Consider the kicking and punting game for the Chicago Bears pretty much sewn up for the foreseeable future with veterans Robbie Gould and 2011 free-agent acquisition Adam Podlesh in the fray. Since 1995, the Bears have spent picks on just two ...  

Ten thoughts on how the Chicago Bears fared in the 2012 NFL draft: 1. It's been a while since the Bears' offseason didn’t make fans cringe a bit over the general manager’s focus on the floor rather than the ceiling. Those were the terms ...  

NFL analysts David Kaplan and Matt Bowen recently discussed the Chicago Bears in depth on CSN Chicago, and among their topics of discussion, the Bears Draft strategy offered a point of notable disagreement: Matt Bowen, who played seven season in ...  

The NFL announced entire the seven-round draft order on Tuesday, and the Chicago Bears own seven picks and weren't awarded any compensatory selections. The league awards compensatory picks for teams losing more or better compensatory free agents ...  

But even with a new general manager in Phil Emery, it's unlikely the Chicago Bears break recent tradition in the NFL Draft. The Bears have used a ... also contributed to turnover. Coming off a 2010 season in which he earned second-team All ...  

CHICAGO – Bears general manager Phil Emery earned high marks this month when he acquired proven veterans such as Brandon Marshall, Michael Bush and Jason Campbell. Now comes Emery’s specialty: Scouting college players. The NFL draft begins ...  

Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs spoke out recently on the subjects of the bounty scandal that is plaguing the New Orleans Saints and the death of Junior Seau. His conflicting feelings on the two topics underscore a bigger problem that NFL players face; how do you balance safety with playing the game as it is meant to be played?  

I love the Chicago Bears as much as anyone. I'm also extremely excited about all their offseason acquisitions. On paper, there is a possibility for us Bears fans to see a type of team that we've never seen before-- an offensive powerhouse. I know the offensive line is a question mark, and yes, they might collapse the entire house of cards. On the flip side of that coin, if the offensive line even plays passably well, the Bears could be...  

Over the years, to say the Chicago Bears have been a lackluster offensive franchise would be like saying Mt. Everest is "pretty big." The reality is that the Bears have a history of being atrocious on offense --usually sparked by a dreadful quarterback. Here is a look at the quarterbacks since 1999 prior to Jay Cutler: Shane Matthews, Cade McNown, Jim Miller, Kordell Stewart, Chris Chandler, Rex Grossman, Craig Krenzel, Chad Hutchinson, and...  

There is a lot more to this story than Ali Villanueva being 6'10", but man, can you imagine if you had a coherent tight end with that height? The key word in that statement is "coherent." Morris Stroud enjoyed the same height with the Kansas City Chiefs for five seasons (54 receptions, 977 yards, seven touchdowns), but his numbers are nothing close to legendary. Villanueva would have almost a foot on most cornerbacks, and would enjoy over half...  

Maybe I just wasn't paying enough attention the last few seasons, but I was entirely unaware that, under Mike Martz, Jay Cutler was not allowed to call audibles at the line of scrimmage. Let me tell you, knowing that explains a lot from the last few seasons in terms of offensive play calling. It also brings Mike Martz down a notch in my "Good Coaches" book. Why you would not allow your quarterback that leisure is beyond my comprehension...  

It’s come to this in Chicago — hearing someone employed by the Bears state the obvious about the team’s offensive line feels like a small victory for those who are desperate for a shred of evidence that there is someone involved with the club who's as concerned about its front five as the situation calls for.  

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler made an appearance at Perspectives Charter High School on the south side of Chicago this week. Cutler was there to show his support to students who were receiving diabetes screenings. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago. Cutler has his own foundation to benefit children who have the disease, but he isn't the only Bears player to take time out for charitable work. Here is a look at Cutler's...  

Over the last few years, countless people --fans, players, commentators, analysts-- have expressed displeasure over the Chicago Bears' offensive line. Most of those "countless people" are like me --fans that watch the sport, love the sport, learn about the sport, and, by design, only think we understand the intricate workings of the sport. I will readily admit to not being the most insightful individual you will come across when it comes to...  

Rest assured, I do not believe I, or anyone, can give an adequate answer to the question the title of this article asks. What the question is meant to bring to light is the fact that our beloved Chicago teams have had a pretty rough year on the injury front. We aren't talking about bench warmers going down either. ...  

New Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a recent altercation outside of a New York night club. Now that he has no worries about facing any charges, he can focus completely on football. Was the hype surrounding the incident overblown?  

You never know what you're going to get from the players you sign, but there is enough negativity surrounding Kellen Winslow since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they would be looking to trade him that I don't think I want to see him in a Chicago Bears uniform. Supposedly, back in March, the Bears expressed some degree of interest in the 28-year old tight end. We don't really now how much interest, but there was at least some talk about it.  

The running of the bears: Why Spain could be nextGlobe and MailThese are stories Report on Business is following Thursday, May 10, 2012. Get the top business stories through the day on BlackBerry or iPhone by bookmarking our mobile-friendly webpage. The political stalemate in Greece remains the focus of the euro ...and more »  

The running of the bears: Why Spain could be nextCTV.caThese are stories Report on Business is following Thursday, May 10, 2012. Get the top business stories through the day on BlackBerry or iPhone by bookmarking our mobile-friendly webpage. The political stalemate in Greece remains the focus of the euro ...and more »  

How to play nice with the bears of summerMarketWatchBy Wallace Witkowski, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — With major US stock markets off their highs for the year and renewed worries building about Europe, investors are wondering whether they should put their money into hibernation if the ...and more »  

The Chicago Bears have made a lot of impressive moves during the off-season. They fired Jerry Angelo and replaced him with Phil Emery. Most of the comments I received on my articles about the Bears pertained to the dismissal of Angelo. Now that his departure is a reality, I'm sure a lot of fans are ecstatic for that reason alone. The Bears also acquired three-time Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall from the Miami Dolphins. Not only does this...  

The Miami Dolphins have had an up and down offseason and one of the moves that they made which is still subject to debate is the trading of Brandon Marshall to the Chicago Bears. By doing so they leave themselves with little to no big name recognition in the wide receiver core, but being a huge fan of the Dolphins I think 2012 will prove that the Miami Dolphins have big talent at the receiver position and that some of them will break out and...  

MyPearlCityBears to play for titleMaui NewsThe Bears can claim their fifth state championship today by beating Waiakea. For the second straight day, fourth-seeded Baldwin (15-1), this year's Maui Interscholastic League DI champion, took an early lead and got a complete-game pitching performance ...Baldwin beats Hilo to reach state baseball final against WaiakeaHonolulu Star-AdvertiserBaldwin holds off Hilo to reach Division I title...  

Bears win, Petree DominatesKSPROn a night when offense was hard to come by, Missouri State's Nick Petree felt right at home in turning in eight shutout innings to propel the Bears to a 2-0 whitewashing of Evansville Friday at Hammons Field. Petree combined with Tyler Burgess on a ...  

NBCSports.comOffseason inactivity at OT sign of Bears' confidenceChicago TribuneThe Bears' lack of action at offensive tackle this offseason speaks volumes about how they believe the position will be improved. The team continues to tinker with the defensive line, officially signing three players to one-year contracts Friday ...John McCargo joining the BearsNBCSports.comBears sign three defensive linemenNational Football PostBear Goggles On - A...  

TSNMcClellin signs 4-year deal, gets right to workChicago TribuneFor those still not sure exactly how the Bears will deploy Shea McClellin, Friday's first rookie minicamp practice offered a good preview. The first-round pick was in a three-point stance every snap. "I don't think you saw him pass-dropping or anything ...Bears, McClellin agree on four-year contractabc11.comBears sign first-round draft pick Shea McClellinChicago Sun-Times (blog...  

Cramer: JPMorgan Vindicates the BearsTheStreet.comThe simple truth is that, with this loss, the bears have been totally vindicated, as have the toughest regulators. Meanwhile, those who have supported Jamie Dimon -- as I have done -- are naked and repudiated. It is true that the actual loss isn't that ...and more »  

There is a lot of hype surrounding Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall, and what they can do for the Chicago Bears offense. While it is true that the two work well together, some may be overlooking the bigger problem with the offense; it is shamefully incomplete. Now it looks like the Bears are still focusing on the defense, all but ignoring the need to protect Cutler on the field.  

New York City police are expected to finish their investigation this week of a March incident allegedly involving Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall, and no charges are expected to be filed against Marshall, ESPN reported Monday.  

A gorgeous spring day was the setting for the Bears’ offseason team activities Wednesday — the second of three helmeted, no-pads practice sessions this week — and praise-singing season was in full bloom at Halas Hall.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) New Chicago offensive coordinator Mike Tice wants to see the Bears play faster and with more explosiveness. He will have to wait a bit to see all of the options at his disposal.  

New York City police will not bring charges against Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall in connection with an altercation in March, attorney Harvey Steinberg told the NFL Network on Thursday.  

One of the early positive elements of the Chicago Bears' workouts, perhaps even an epiphany of sorts to some coaches, has been the performance of tailback Michael Bush as a receiver.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed their top pick, defensive end Shea McClellin, to a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year. Terms were not disclosed.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to contracts with seven rookie free agents, including quarterback Matt Blanchard of Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater.  

NEW YORK (AP) The lawyer for Brandon Marshall says no charges will be brought against the Chicago Bears wide receiver for an altercation outside a nightclub in March.  

The Bears signed first-round pick Shea McClellin to a four-year deal with a fifth-year option on Friday, the fifth draft pick signed by Chicago since the April draft.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears wanted to get a good look at second-round draft pick Alshon Jeffery playing wide receiver at this weekend's rookie mini-camp.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears agreed to four-year contracts with fourth-round draft pick Evan Rodriguez and seventh-rounder Greg McCoy on Tuesday.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to a four-year deal with safety Brandon Hardin and now have all their draft picks under contract.  

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said in a radio interview Friday he is considering testing the free-agent market after this season.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have waived offensive tackle Levi Horn, tight end Andre Smith and guard Reggie Stephens.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to a four-year contract with sixth-round draft pick Isaiah Frey.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with defensive tackle Nate Collins.  

After watching the rookie practice, I have some ideas.