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Phil Emery. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Phil Emery Is A Hipster

When Bears GM Phil Emery uses a first-round pick on somebody you never even thought about, it’s because he’s been on that tip for a while, already. You know, before it was cool.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/28

Phil Emery. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Arkush: ‘Phil Emery Just Blew That Pick’

When NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced the Bears had selected offensive lineman Kyle Long with the 20th pick in the NFL Draft, something didn’t sit right with NFL expert Hub Arkush.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/26

Charles Tillman and Julius Peppers celebrate a take-away. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Peppers, Tillman, McClellin Named Brian Piccolo Award Winners

Bears Pro Bowl defenders Julius Peppers and Charles Tillman were named the veteran recipients of the 2012 Brian Piccolo Award.

670 The Score–2013/04/23

Shea McClellin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Bears Counting On Shea McClellin For Greater Role

With just a week until this year’s NFL Draft, it remains to be seen if Phil Emery’s first draft class as Bears general manager was a successful one.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/18

Shea McClellin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Bears Could Use McClellin As A Linebacker In Some Situations

While the Bears didn’t reveal much Thursday at the NFL Combine, the team did expose some of their plans for last year’s first-round pick, defensive end Shea McClellin.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/21

Jay Cutler

Cutler Ruled Out Vs 49ers; Campbell To Start At QB

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has been officially ruled out of Monday night’s game against the 49ers and Jason Campbell will get the start in his place.

CBS Chicago–2012/11/16

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cutler Misses Practice, But Jeffery Getting Closer To Return

Jay Cutler did not practice Thursday, increasing the doubt about whether or not he’ll be able to play when the Bears take on the 49ers Monday in San Francisco.

CBS Chicago–2012/11/15

Jay Cutler takes a hit from Kareem Jackson. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Cris Collinsworth Spoke Irresponsibly About Concussions

And here I thought we had turned a corner in our understanding of the seriousness of brain injury, especially in what had appeared to be a newly enlightened – and legally threatened – NFL.

CBS Chicago–2012/11/11

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cutler, McClellin Leave Game With Concussions

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a concussion in the first half of Sunday night’s game against the Houston Texans and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

CBS Chicago–2012/11/11

Chicago Bears players played a prank on rookie Shea McClellin by handing him this fake dinner tab for more than $38,000 after a rookie dinner Tuesday night at Mastro's Steakhouse. Defensive lineman Israel Idonije posted this photo of the fake bill on his Twitter account. (Courtesy twitter.com/iidonije)

Bears Play Prank On Rookie McClellin With Fake Tab

It’s not cheap feeding hungry Bears.

2012/10/10

Stephen Paea and Shea McClellin converge on Rams quarterback Sam Bradford. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Future Of Bears Defense Might Not Be As Bleak As It Seems

Through three games of the 2012 season, the Bears defense is proving that it’s still good enough to win this year and, maybe more importantly, the future might not be as dire as it seems.

CBS Chicago–2012/09/23

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte carries the ball against Indianapolis Colts safety Tom Zbikowski on September 9, 2012 during their 2012 NFL season opener at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Nice Win For Bears, But…

A 41-21 opening win is in the books, and nothing happened to derail the story going in — that Cutler with new weapons and new coaches could carry an aging defense to great places.

670 The Score–2012/09/09

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Emery: Bears Expect Championship Run

While Bears general manager Phil Emery won’t come out and say his goals are championship or bust for the 2012 season, he knows that’s exactly what the Bears are capable of.

670 The Score–2012/08/13

Denver Broncos v Chicago Bears

Biggs: Rookies McClellin, Jeffery Show Promise For Future

Now that you’ve gotten your first look at the 2012 Bears, it’s time to review their first preseason game against the Broncos.

670 The Score–2012/08/10

Chris Spencer struggles to keep Kevin Vickerson away from Bears quarterback Jason Campbell. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Notebook: Offensive Line Struggles While Rookies Shine

Head coach Lovie Smith didn’t bother to sugarcoat it: “We didn’t play as well as a I thought we would tonight.”

CBS Chicago–2012/08/09

Peyton Manning. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Durkin: Know Your Opponent – Denver Broncos

There are plenty of new faces on both sidelines, and chances are you’re less familiar with the other team wearing orange and blue, but don’t you worry, I’ve got you covered with a look at the 2012 Denver Broncos.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/09

J'Marcus Webb and Chris Williams. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Webb Listed As Starting LT In Bears’ First Depth Chart

It appeared the battle was over last week, but the Bears’ first depth chart confirmed Monday that J’Marcus Webb is the starting left tackle.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/06

Shea McClellin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

McClellin Opens Up: ‘I Wasn’t Ready’ For The Grind

Bears rookie defensive end Shea McClellin had his best practice of training camp Thursday and the hope is that the first-round draft pick will turn the corner after a rough start in Bourbonnais.

670 The Score–2012/08/03

Shea McClellin (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images).

Holmes: McClellin Has Ability To Succeed In NFL, But…

In the first few days of padded practices, first-round draft pick Shea McClellin has had a hard time.

670 The Score–2012/08/01

Shea McClellin. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Training Camp Notebook: McClellin, Price Struggle While Corners Impress

After a day off, the Bears were back on the practice field at Olivet Nazarene University Tuesday and things looked, well, rusty.

CBS Chicago–2012/07/31

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