Friday, May 18, 2012

Forte's price? / Attorney on Marshall / Vilma files suit

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May 18, 2012


Other backs seem to be setting price for Forte

Enough comparable running backs have received contracts in the last year for the Bears and Matt Forte to discover some common ground on a long-term deal.

VOTE: Will Forte get a new deal by training camp?

Will Bears running back Matt Forte get a new contract by training camp?

  • Yes
  • No
Attorney: Marshall won't face charges in nightclub incident Attorney: WR Marshall won't face charges

Brandon Marshall's attorney confirmed to the Tribune on Thursday that the Bears wide receiver will not face any criminal charges after being accused of punching a woman in March outside a New York nightclub.

Saints' Vilma files defamation suit vs. Goodell Saints' Vilma files defamation suit vs. Goodell

NEW ORLEANS -- Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday.

Jets' Tebow getting starter-type attention Jets' Tebow getting starter-type attention

A crowd of more than two dozen people jockeyed for position by the backup quarterback's locker while nobody at all milled about the starting quarterback's locker. Only in New York -- or, more accurately, only in Florham Park.

DeCosta promoted to Ravens' assistant general manager DeCosta promoted to Ravens' assistant general manager

When several teams, including the Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears, expressed interest in Baltimore director of player personnel Eric DeCosta for their general manager opening earlier this offseason, the Ravens responded by giving their long-time executive a contract extension and a title change.

Gridiron charity event benefits injured young athletes Gridiron charity event benefits injured young athletes

There is nothing funny about catastrophic sports injuries, but Wednesday night’s stand-up comedyroutines by Chicago sports and media personalities created some chuckles during a fundraising event at the Laugh Factory Comedy Theatre on N. Broadway.

Brees on contract talks: `Extremely frustrating' Brees on contract talks: `Extremely frustrating'

Drew Brees continues to be bold in expressing his emotions regarding the slow pace of contract negotiations with the New Orleans Saints.

Bears' Cutler showing leadership Bowen: QB Cutler showing leadership

When the quarterback talks in the NFL, the rest of the locker room should listen up. Like it or not, they are natural leaders in the pro game because of the position.

Readers Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag Readers Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag

The Tribune's Bears columnist fields questions on Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Earl Bennett and more in this week's mailbag.


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