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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 ...

Should the Chicago Bears Extend Alshon Jeffery Before the Start of the Season?
Taken in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft, Alshon Jeffery struggled with injuries and inconsistent play in his rookie season, but he is coming off of back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and the Chicago Bears will need to make a decision about his f
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Projecting Chicago Bears’ Depth Chart After Peak of Free Agency
Following a disappointing 2014 season, the Chicago Bears decided to fire general manager Phil Emery and head coach Marc Trestman this past January. Shortly after Emery's departure, the team hired Ryan Pace to help turn around the organization. Just d
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What Recent History Suggests About the Chicago Bears’ 2015 NFL Draft Plan
Over the past three years under former general manager Phil Emery, the Bears have drafted in the first round based on need. With Ryan Pace at the helm now, will that tradition continue? Cornerback Kyle Fuller (2014), guard Kyle Long (2013) and
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What Recent History Suggests About the Chicago Bears’ 2015 NFL Draft Plan
Over the past three years under former general manager Phil Emery, the Bears have drafted in the first round based on need. With Ryan Pace at the helm now, will that tradition continue? Cornerback Kyle Fuller (2014), guard Kyle Long (2013) and
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Bears Must Draft Matt Forte Complement, Eventual Replacement in 2015 Draft
Matt Forte has been one of the NFL's most consistent running backs since entering the league in 2008, but the Chicago Bears would be wise to draft a running back who can not only complement Forte this season, but eventually replace him in the future.
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Bears Must Draft Matt Forte Complement, Eventual Replacement in 2015 Draft
Matt Forte has been one of the NFL's most consistent running backs since entering the league in 2008, but the Chicago Bears would be wise to draft a running back who can not only complement Forte this season, but eventually replace him in the future.
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The Jay Cutler Quarterback Solution Model: Overpaid and All Too Common
Quarterbacks are the NFL’s money kingpins. There are 15 quarterbacks being paid an average annual salary of at least $15 million, according to Spotrac. Soon enough the Chargers’ Philip Rivers and the Giants’ Eli Manning will vault u
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The Jay Cutler Quarterback Solution Model: Overpaid and All Too Common
Quarterbacks are the NFL’s money kingpins. There are 15 quarterbacks being paid an average annual salary of at least $15 million, according to Spotrac. Soon enough the Chargers’ Philip Rivers and the Giants’ Eli Manning will vault u
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Bears Mock Draft: Instant Contributors Chicago Can Find in Every Round
Every general manager in the NFL strives to find instant contributors with each of his picks in the draft, and the Chicago Bears' Ryan Pace is no different. Pace has been one of the league's busiest general managers since taking over the position in
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Bears Mock Draft: Instant Contributors Chicago Can Find in Every Round
Every general manager in the NFL strives to find instant contributors with each of his picks in the draft, and the Chicago Bears' Ryan Pace is no different. Pace has been one of the league's busiest general managers since taking over the position in
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