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Team Notebook: Chicago BearsBears | Briggs looking to lose some weight Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs is looking to lose around nine pounds before the start of training camp. He weighs 249 pounds and is looking to get down to around 240 pounds. Bears | Urlacher not surprised team not pursuing Burress Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he would welcome unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) but is not surprised that the team has pulled back in their pursuit since Burress could face a lengthy suspension. "My first thought with [Burress] was, would he even be able to play this year? You have to wonder how long you're going to have him or when he's going to be available. [But] he's a great receiver [and] I would have been open to it," Urlacher said. Bears | Still have plenty of money under the cap Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears still have $17.67 million of salary cap space this season. Bears | Angelo believes Williams will be fine at RT Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said he is very confident that OT Chris Williams will be able to play at a high level at right tackle this season because he has all the tools to be a very good tackle. Bears | Angelo not worried about offensive line Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said he is not worried about the team's offensive line despite having three new starters. Angelo believes the line will be able to gel during training camp and improve each week during the season. Bears | Hester to be used in Wildcat formation? Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester could be used in a variety of ways within the team's offense this season. He could line up as a running back or in some sort of Wildcat formation. Bears | Unlikely to pursue Burress Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports the Chicago Bears likely will not pursue unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants), according to ESPN's John Clayton. Bears | Graham not guaranteed to stay at safety Allen Wilson, of the Buffalo News, reports Chicago Bears FS Corey Graham has not been guaranteed to stay at safety this season. Bears | Graham working on adjusting to safety Allen Wilson, of the Buffalo News, reports Chicago Bears FS Corey Graham said he is working on adjusting from cornerback to free safety. "It has been a bit of an adjustment because I haven't played safety in a long time. I thought I played the position pretty well, so it's just a matter of getting familiar with it again," Graham said. Bears | Steltz sees most time with first team during workouts Allen Wilson, of the Buffalo News, reports Chicago Bears FS Craig Steltz saw the majority of the time at free safety with the first-team defensive during offseason workouts. Bears | Looking for Cutler to improve play of wide receivers Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said after the team's final OTA that he is 100 percent comfortable with the wide receivers the Bears have on roster. "We're good to go," Cutler noted. He went on to say he feels the Bears have more than enough talent to compete. The Bears are looking for Cutler to raise the level of play of the wide receivers. "You don't win because of wide receivers. You don't win because of running backs. You win because of the quarterback," general manager Jerry Angelo said. Bears | Cutler has spoken with Marshall Marty O'Brien, of The Newport News Daily Press, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said he has spoken with disgruntled Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall and would not have a problem reuniting with Marshall if the Bears were able to land him. "I talked to 'B' a few days ago. Just checking in on him and seeing how he's doing, because I went through a similar thing that he's going through," Cutler said. "I played with Brandon for three years and I think he's one of the best receivers in the NFL. I think he can be one of the greatest ever to play. He's big and fast, and can do everything you want him to do, on the field and in the meeting room. I don't know what we're going to do. That's up to the guys upstairs. If we make a run at him, we make a run at him." Bears | Tillman hopes to be ready for camp Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears CB Charles Tillman (shoulder) said he hopes to be fully ready to participate at the start of training camp. Bears | Bowman sees time with first team Wednesday Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears CB Zackary Bowman took some reps with the first-team defense during practice Wednesday, June 17. Bears | Graham working as nickelback Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Corey Graham has been working at nickelback since FS Danieal Manning (undisclosed) has been out of practice. Bears | Payne, Steltz works with first team Wednesday Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Kevin Payne and SS Craig Steltz worked with the first-team defense during practice Wednesday, June 17. Bears | Omiyale works with first team Wednesday Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears OG Frank Omiyale worked with the first team at left guard during practice Wednesday, June 17. Bears | Hanie appears to have edge for No. 2 QB job Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears QB Caleb Hanie appears to have the edge for the No. 2 quarterback job. Bears | Cutler comfortable with receivers on team Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said he is comfortable with the current wide receivers on the roster and the team does not need to add another receiver. "I'm 100 percent comfortable [with the wide receivers]," Cutler said. "I think we added some depth with some younger guys and then some of the older veterans are stepping up and playing well. So I think we've got more than enough to compete." Bears | Have not discussed Marshall Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said the team has not had any discussions about the possibility of acquiring Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall. Bears | Not ruling out idea of adding Burress Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith would not rule out the possibility of signing unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants), but said the team can win with the receivers that are on the roster now. Bears | Have placed call to Burress Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have placed a call to the agent for free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants), Drew Rosenhaus. Bears | Olsen impressing this offseason Mike Mulligan, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears TE Greg Olsen seems to have established himself as a favorite target of QB Jay Cutler and the top secondary option. Olsen is going to have a key role and will catch a ton of passes this season. ''He's a very good receiver, but he's a good tight end, too," offensive coordinator Ron Turner said of Olsen. "Greg has worked hard on his blocking. But he can be a receiver, too, no question about it. We're seeing the evolution of Greg in his third year." Bears | Beekman works with first team Wednesday Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears OG Josh Beekman worked with the first-team offense at left guard during practice Wednesday, June 10. Bears | Hillenmeyer runs on sidelines Wednesday Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (hernia) ran on the sidelines during practice Wednesday, June 10. Bears | Harris limited Wednesday Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DT Tommie Harris (knee) did not participate in team drills during practice Wednesday, June 10, in order to rest his knee. Bears | Being cautious with Forte Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears are being cautious with RB Matt Forte (hamstring) and making sure he is fully recovered before letting him return to the field. Bears | Williams works with first team Wednesday Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Jamar Williams worked with the first-team defense at middle linebacker during practice Wednesday, June 10. Bears | Urlacher expected to miss one more OTA Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (undisclosed) is expected to miss one more organized team activity before returning to practice next week. Urlacher is dealing with a minor ailment. Bears | Gilbert, Iglesias contract updates Updating a previous report, Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears DE Jarron Gilbert and WR Juaquin Iglesias signed four-year contracts. Financial terms were not disclosed. Bears | Iglesias signed Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have signed third-round draft choice WR Juaquin Iglesias. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Bears | Gilbert signed Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have signed third-round draft choice DE Jarron Gilbert. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Bears | Jones working with first team Wednesday Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears RB Kevin Jones was working with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, June 10. Bears | Forte not practicing Wednesday Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (hamstring) is not participating in practice Wednesday, June 10. Bears | Roach, Manning not present at OTA Wednesday Jeff Dickerson, of ESPN.com, reports Chicago Bears LB Nick Roach and FS Danieal Manning were not present for the Bears' organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. Bears | Tillman practicing Wednesday Jeff Dickerson, of ESPN.com, reports Chicago Bears CB Charles Tillman (shoulder) is participating in practice Wednesday, June 10. Bears | Urlacher not present at OTA Wednesday Jeff Dickerson, of ESPN.com, reports Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher was not present at the team's organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. It is not known why Urlacher is absent from practice. Bears | Frost, McGee work out Tuesday Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears worked out unrestricted free-agent P Derrick Frost (Packers) and P Richmond McGee (Eagles) Tuesday, June 9. Bears | Could add RB before camp Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears may sign a free-agent running back before the start of training camp. The Bears currently have four running backs on the roster. Bears | Harris injury update ChicagoBears.com reports Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said he is not concerned about the long-term status of DL Tommie Harris (knee). Harris has missed the team's first few OTAs while resting his knee. "There's no major concern with him. He's going to be up and going at some point here in the OTAs," Angelo said. "We feel good about where he's at medically. There's nothing to be alarmed about. This is the offseason. We want to make sure that we take care of our players to the best of our ability and we're always going to err on the side of caution in the offseason. He's got an issue with his knee; we know that. He has to be smart about it, which he is. We've got to be smart about it, which we are. Is his knee pristine? No. it's not. But it's not something that he can't perform well with." Bears | Harris paid roster bonus Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears paid DL Tommie Harris (knee) a $6.67 million roster this offseason. Harris is due another $2.5 million bonus in June 2010. Bears | Contract update: Kinder Updating a previous item, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears WR Derek Kinder signed a four-year deal that included a $37,666 signing bonus and base salaries of $310,000 (2009), $395,000 (2010), $480,000 (2011) and $565,000 (2012). An escalator is included in the final year of his contract that could bump up his base pay for 2012. Bears | Contract update: L. Louis Updating a previous item, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears OG Lance Louis signed a four-year deal that included a $41,982 signing bonus and base salaries of $310,000 (2009), $395,000 (2010), $480,000 (2011) and $565,000 (2012). An escalator is included in the final year of his contract that could bump up his base pay for 2012. Bears | Contract update: Afalava Updating a previous item, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears SS Al Afalava signed a four-year deal that included a $100,600 signing bonus and base salaries of $310,000 (2009), $395,000 (2010), $480,000 (2011) and $565,000 (2012). An escalator is included in the final year of his contract that could bump up his base pay for 2012. Bears | Contract update: Freeman Updating a previous item, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Marcus Freeman signed a four-year deal that included a $181,700 signing bonus and base salaries of $310,000 (2009), $395,000 (2010), $480,000 (2011) and $565,000 (2012). An escalator is included in the final year of his contract that could bump up his base pay for 2012. |
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