Friday, March 16, 2012

Marshall best option / Idonije back / 'Taking a breath'

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March 16, 2012
Bears believe Marshall was best option
Bears believe Marshall was best option

Lost in the accusations of flying bottles and fists is the fact the Bears chose to trade for Brandon Marshall with his long rap sheet instead of pursuing receiver Vincent Jackson, who signed with the Bucs, or pass rusher Mario Williams, who signed with the Bills.

Idonije back in fold Idonije back in fold

Three days into free agency the Bears have added only one starter from the outside, but they have created flexibility when it comes to the 19th overall pick of the NFL draft next month.
Redskins sign ex-Bears safety Meriweather Redskins sign ex-Bears safety Meriweather

The Washington Redskins signed former Chicago Bears free-agent safety Brandon Meriweather on Thursday.
Bears 'taking a breath,' mulling more signings Bears 'taking a breath,' mulling more signings

Brandon Marshall has been getting most of the headlines, but the Chicago Bears have been focused on more than just the controversial wide receiver.
Bears: Marshall's benefits outweigh risks Bears: Marshall's benefits outweigh risks

Time and time again, the Bears did their best to shift the conversation to Brandon Marshall the football player, not the man off the field.
Bills agree to deal with Mario Williams Bills agree to deal with Mario Williams

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- One of the top free agents is no longer available: Mario Williams, a pass rusher selected first overall in the 2006 NFL draft by Houston, agreed to a six-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.
Marshall's history cause for pause? Marshall's history cause for pause?

Rasheedah Watley has known Brandon Marshall since he was 12 and laughed when I asked her Wednesday if the Bears can change Marshall in ways the Broncos or Dolphins couldn't.
Bears move to solidify roster Bears move to solidify roster

The Bears didn't add any players Wednesday who have captured national headlines but remained just as busy shaping the roster with three more signings and a trio of visits.
Bears must hope latest incident doesn't make baggage any heavier Bears must hope latest incident doesn't make baggage any heavier

Just two days before the Bears made official a trade to acquire him, Brandon Marshall found himself in a familiar situation — the wrong place at the wrong time.
Bears believe they can handle Marshall Bears believe they can handle Marshall

When the Patriots were an ascending team about a decade ago, Bill Belichick nary would mess with a character risk.

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