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Jordan Howard Named to NFC’s Pro Bowl 2017 Roster
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard has been selected to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday. The Bears' official Twitter account celebrated the accomplishment while sharing the 22-year-old's statistics: Howard will replace David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals, who suffered a knee injury in Week 17. Howard was a fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft and started the season third on Chicago's depth chart behind Jeremy Langford and Ka'Deem Carey. However, injuries thrust him into the spotlight, and he never looked back. He first broke out against the Detroit Lions in Week 4, when he totaled 111 rushing ...
Bears’ Jordan Howard Posts Franchise Rookie Rushing Record
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard's 1,313 rushing yards in 2016 marks the most for a rookie back in the franchise's history, per NFL Communications. The effort moved him past longtime Bears tailback Matt Forte's previous record of 1,238 yards in 2008. In addition to his rookie rushing record, Howard added multiple other accolades during the 2016 season. By gaining 202 yards from scrimmage in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, Howard became the youngest player in team history to surpass 200 scrimmage yards in a game at 21 years, 363 days of age. He also posted the most 100-plus-yard rushing games (seven) by ...
Alshon Jeffery Guarantees Bears Will Win Super Bowl Next Season
The Chicago Bears finished their abysmal 3-13 season with a 38-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but wide receiver Alshon Jeffery sees a Lombardi Trophy in the team's near future. "I guarantee you we are going to win the Super Bowl next year," he said after the game, per Adam Hoge of WGN Radio. Jeffery may not even be with the Bears next season, as he is set to become a free agent in March, per Spotrac. The receiver also said his future is up to his agent and general manager Ryan Pace, per Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune. Jeffery didn't ...
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Chicago Bears 2014 Mock Draft: Who Is the Ideal Pick in Every Round?
One thing for certain about the NFL draft is it never goes according to plan. Every team has their dream pick in each round but is usually forced to go a different route once the big day comes. The only time the ideal situation happens is in a
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Where These 5 Chicago Bears Stars Must Improve in 2014-15
2013 had its fair share of ups-and-downs for the Chicago Bears. The season began with a 3-0 start before the team was decimated by injuries and the team sputtered during the middle of the season before losing to the Green Bay Packers in Week 17 when
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How Chicago Bears Can Get the Most Out of Shea McClellin in 2014-15
It's no secret that the downfall of the 2013 Chicago Bears was their defense. They ranked 30th in total defense, allowing an average of 394.6 yards per game. Despite being a respectable 15th against the pass, they were dead last against the run, allo
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Chicago Bears’ New Position Coaches Must Have Successful Backgrounds
When the Chicago Bears look for a new defensive line and linebackers coach to fill their staff, they should only look at candidates who have a history of success in those fields. On Sunday, the Bears announced that defensive coordinator Mel
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Five 2014 NFL Draft Prospects Guaranteed to Interest the Chicago Bears
The NFL draft follows the free-agency season this year. This allows the Chicago Bears to strategically go after their own guys and outside options knowing they can still address needs in the draft in May. There are a lot of holes on this defense that
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NFL Draft: A Closer Look at Alabama Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
Alabama’s Ha Ha Clinton-Dix enters the 2014 NFL draft as one of the top safeties on most draft gurus’ big boards. ESPN’s Mel Kiper (subscription required) rates him best at his position and No. 16 overall. NFL Draft Scout
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Chicago Bears Free Agency: Keep, Walk or Tag Options for Every Free Agent
The Chicago Bears were able to get Jay Cutler and Tim Jennings under contract early, but there is still plenty of work to do. There are 23 remaining players facing unrestricted free agency. It's not surprising most are on the defense, which is
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Grading the Strength of Each Position on Bears’ Roster Heading into Free Agency
The Chicago Bears have a lot of holes as they enter free agency with 25 of their own players with expiring contracts. Most of their upcoming free agents played major roles for the Bears on offense, defense or special teams. If the Bears don't bring b
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How the Chicago Bears Got the Best End of Jay Cutler’s Contract Extension
While most scoffed at the baseline numbers of Jay Cutler's contract extension—set at seven years, $126.7 million—the structuring of the deal makes it clear that the Chicago Bears received rare options and flexibility when locking up their
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5 Best Options for the Chicago Bears to Bolster the Defensve Line This Offseason
The 2013 season for the Chicago Bears defense was a disappointment compared to the success it had enjoyed in recent seasons. The Bears were dead last against the run in 2013 and finished 30th in total yards. One big reason for their collapse on defen
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