Thursday, December 29, 2011

Smith snaps / Pompei answers / Urlacher happy

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December 29, 2011
Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag
Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag

The Tribune's Bears columnist fields questions on free agency, Kahlil Bell, Josh McCown, Henry Melton and more in his weekly mailbag.

Smith snaps at question about Martz's future Smith snaps at question about Martz's future

Instead of saying he would wait until the end of the season to address the future of his coaching staff, Lovie Smith snapped Wednesday when asked if Mike Martz will be back next year.

Is Martz to blame for the Bears' late-season collapse?

Is offensive coordinator Mike Martz to blame for the Bears' late-season collapse?

  • Yes -- he should have adapted after Jay Cutler's injury
  • No -- he didn't want Caleb Hanie to begin with
Add Toub to Bears to-do list Add Toub to Bears to-do list

Contract negotiations with Matt Forte will dominate Bears' news in the new year before the deadline to use the franchise tag arrives.
Urlacher happy Tillman made Pro Bowl Urlacher happy Tillman made Pro Bowl

Brian Urlacher didn't exactly celebrate being selected to his eighth Pro Bowl, but the linebacker didn't disregard the honor, either.
Bears' Edwin Williams gets 2-year contract extension Bears' Edwin Williams gets 2-year contract extension

The Chicago Bears continue to make small moves to build their offensive line, signing guard Edwin Williams to a two-year contract extension Wednesday.
Urlacher sits out practice while nursing knee injury Urlacher sits out practice while nursing knee injury

Linebacker Brian Urlacher sat out practice Wednesday while nursing a knee injury suffered during last Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Garza gets Pro Bowl alternate honor Garza gets Pro Bowl alternate honor

Cornerback Charles Tillman wasn't the only Chicago Bear to achieve a first in terms of the Pro Bowl selection process: Offensive lineman Roberto Garza was chosen as a Pro Bowl alternate for the Jan. 29 game in Hawaii, according to a league source.
Tillman grateful to finally get Pro Bowl nod Tillman grateful to finally get Pro Bowl nod

The wait finally is over for veteran Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman, who was named to his first Pro Bowl team earlier this week.
Roy Williams wants to return: 'I feel like I made plays' Roy Williams wants to return: 'I feel like I made plays'

Chicago Bears wide receiver Roy Williams, who has shown only occasional flashes of productivity this season, says he would like to re-sign with the team next season.

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