Bears restructuring eliminates QBs, 16 other staff positions
Citing the need to increase efficiency in a worsening economy, Bears management Wednesday announced an internal restructuring that will eliminate 19 staff positions, including the team's three quarterback
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Bears begin off-season improvements by hiring 0-16 coach
Following a disappointing end to their season, the Bears made a splash with their first post-season acquisition. They did not acquire a top receiver, franchise quarterback or shore up their secondary. Instead, the Bears hired Rod Marinelli, the legendary former Detroit Lions coach that led his squad to the NFL's first 0-16 season.
Bears hire Chuck Norris as defensive coordinator
With the Bears' defense finishing the season ranked near the bottom of the NFL, head coach Lovie Smith has decided Brian Urlacher and company need a little inspiration next season. So the Chicago coach has hired Chuck Norris, the martial arts master and star of the movie Sidekicks, be the team's next defensive coordinator.
Bears fine Vasher for wearing White Sox hat
Finding yet another way to swindle cash back into the stingy franchise, Bears CEO Ted Phillips slapped Nathan Vasher with a $100,000 fine after he saw the cornerback working out at Halas Hall in a Chicago White Sox cap. Phillips got the idea after he heard of the NFL's fine to Brian Urlacher for wearing a "Vitamin Water" hat during a media session during Super Bowl week. Urlacher's a partner in the company, which is a direct competitor of Gatorade, a $75 million NFL sponsor.
Bears’ Johnson has tough night in jail after learning of NFL suspensions
Bears defensive tackle and Cook County inmate Tank Johnson's Tuesday night in his jail cell was a restless one after hearing the news of fellow troubled NFL players, Adam "Pacman" Jones and Chris Henry, were slapped with harsh suspensions for the upcoming 2007 season.
Judge won’t allow Bears fan who lost bet to change name to Peyton Manning
Scott Wiese wanted to be Peyton Manning. Well, not literally. He just wanted his name. Wiese, a Bears fan, lost a Super Bowl XLI bet to an Indianapolis Colts fan. The Bears' 29 - 17 loss meant Wiese had to change his name to the same as the game's MVP. However, a Macon County Judge ruled against the name change and had more appropriate name for Weise.
