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 Feb. 09, 2012 2:32 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 Bears developmental personnel
TE Kyle Adams -- The undrafted rookie free agent acquisition saw action as a sub in three games before a hamstring injury took him out for the season. He might have had the best hands of anyone on the roster at his position. Made 79 career catches at Purdue. He'll compete again for a roster spot in 2012 on a team that promises to better utilize tight ends in the passing game.   TE Andre Smith -- A 6-5, 267-pounder with potential as both a blocker and receiver, he spent the last half of the season on the 53-man roster without being active on game day and was on the practice squad before that. Needs better hands -- dropped several passes in camp last year. G Mansfield Wrotto -- A fourth-round pick of Seattle's in 2007, he has started 12 games and played in 27. The Bears signed him prior to the finale because he was a favorite of former player personnel director Tim Ruskell, which may or may not be a plus. He'll get a chance to prove he can provide depth in 2012. RB Harvey Unga -- The former BYU back has essentially had two redshirt years, missing 2010 on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and then last year when he left the team in training camp due to family issues and was designated reserve/left team, meaning they didn't have to pay him but had his contract rights. Figures to compete in camp at both running back and fullback. WR Jonathan Haggerty -- A 6-1, 195-pound WR from Southwestern Oklahoma State who was an undrafted free agent rookie in 2010 with Cleveland, the Bears signed him in December after Johnny Knox's injury and put him on the practice squad. Probably a camp player with little chance of making the roster. WR Kevin Jurovich -- A 6-foot, 190-pounder who had been with both the 49ers and Eagles. He was signed late in the year to the practice squad and is another player who will be in camp without much hope of making the final roster. OT Perry Dorrestein -- A massive (6-7, 325) former Michigan player, this 2011 rookie was signed to the practice squad after the team cut Josh Davis in November. Coaches saw a great need for improved footwork with him, but his size and the fact he played in the Big Ten were too much to pass on him. RB Robert Hughes -- A practice squad back who, at 5-11, 235 pounds, was a load for the Cleveland Browns to handle in a preseason game as he rambled for 69 rushing yards last August. That game put the former Notre Dame back on the team's map. Should get another good look in camp. WR Max Komar -- A possession type receiver with good special team skills, he was activated from the practice squad for the final two regular season games. He caught 12 passes for the Cardinals in 2010-11, appearing in eight games. A poor-man's Dane Sanzenbacher.  OT Levi Horn -- He has had two redshirt seasons, spending all of 2010 on the practice squad and then last year finally getting on the active 53-man roster but not into a game. At 6-6, 320-pounds, he has been one of the players Mike Tice always mentions as a potential developmental project, but it's a matter of how long the team wants to let him develop before moving in another direction. G Ricky Henry -- Promoted to the active roster after Chris Williams' season-ending injury in November, the 6-foot-4, 310-pound former Nebraska player got into two games. Like any young guard, his pass blocking and footwork are in need of work but the Bears like the way he can pull and stay with defenders while run blocking. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 2:01 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Garza, Melton named 'All-Joe'
C Roberto Garza and DT Henry Melton have been named to the 20th annual "All Joe Team." USA Today selects the team, which honors players who've never been voted to a Pro Bowl. Garza started at center for the first time and was a Pro Bowl alternate, while Melton made seven sacks his first year starting as the team's full-time under tackle.   Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 4:42 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Holt is new Bears O-line coach
Tim Holt has been hired as offensive line coach to fill the position vacated when Mike Tice was moved to offensive coordinator. Holt was with Tampa Bay from 2009-11, in 2011 as an assistant offensive line coach and in 2010 as an offensive assistant. In 2009 he was hired as a coaching intern during OTAs with an emphasis on tight ends.   Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:44 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 developmental inventory -- Moore
CB Josh Moore. The 2010 Bears fifth-round pick, who could do just two reps in the bench press at the Indianapolis colllege player combine, has added strength through the course of two years in which he was cut by the Bears, picked up by Denver, cut and then added to the Bears' practice squad. He's well down the pecking order for corners on a team that needs corners. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:42 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 developmental inventory -- Gibson
DE Thaddeus Gibson. A developmental project for the weight room. Very undersized at 6-2, 243. He played in the last two games and in two games with San Francisco (2010). Originally a Steelers fourth-round pick (2010), he has also been with Washington and Houston before being signed to the Bears' practice squad Nov. 30. They're hoping he is a better fit in the one-gap, cover-2 system.  Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:41 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 developmental inventory -- Trahan
LB Patrick Trahan. Signed by the team Nov. 29, he got into five games and made five special teams tackles. Made a huge hit on the opening kickoff of his first game in coverage, and showed he can be a weak or strong side backup type with special teams skills for 2012. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:40 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 developmental inventory -- Walters
S Anthony Walters. A 6-1, 207-pounder from Delaware, he got into four games on special teams before going on injured reserve with a season-ending hamstring injury in late November. He'll get another good look by a team that always seems to be in need of safety help. His good height gives him a leg up on most competitors at his position. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:38 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 developmental inventory -- Thomas
LB J.T. Thomas. A lack of depth at linebacker all year could have been partially solved if their rookie sixth-round pick had been available. He went on injured reserve at the end of training camp due to a minor back injury after an impressive start in early training camp, when he sometimes scrimmaged with starters. Thomas is now their best hope for a redshirt who produces in 2012. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 9:13 a.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Cutler elated with hiring of Bates as Bears' QB coach
QB Jay Cutler's reaction to the hiring of Jeremy Bates as QB coach, via the team's web site:  “I’m very excited to be working with Jeremy Bates again. He was very vital in my growth and my experience as a quarterback there,” Cutler said. “The last couple years he had full control of my development and our plays coming in." Bates was Cutler's QB coach in Denver. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 1:22 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Bears have just one assistant job still open: OL coach
After hiring QB coach Jeremy Bates on Tuesday, the only unfilled position on the coaching staff is offensive line. Former O-line coach Mike Tice was promoted to offensive coordinator.  Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 1:17 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Bears formally talked to few candidates
Although it took more than a month to hire QB coach Jeremy Bates, the only other coach who came to Halas Hall for an interview was former Bucs offensive coordinator Greg Olson. Coach Lovie Smith told the team's website that although he didn't bring anyone else in for a formal interview, he had "been talking to a lot of guys, but in the end it was Jeremy by a landslide."   Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 1:16 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Smith: Link to Cutler greatly aided new QB coach Bates
Coach Lovie Smith confirmed over the team's website that QB Jay Cutler's past association with Jeremy Bates was a factor in Bates being hired as the Bears' new QB coach. “And not just history with Jay, but a good history, a productive history with him helping Jay as a quarterback. ... I did a lot of research and I think Jeremy is a perfect fit." Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 1:06 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Bates is a well-traveled coach, former Bears' OC candidate
New Bears QB coach Jeremy Bates has coached with Seattle (2010), Denver (2006-08), the N.Y. Jets (2005), and Tampa Bay (2002-03), and was an assistant at USC in 2009 under coach Pete Carroll. Bates had been a candidate for Bears offensive coordinator in 2010 before Mike Martz was hired.  Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 1:03 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Bates was with Cutler when he set Broncos' passing record
New QB coach Jeremy Bates was the Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator in 2010 when they lost to the Bears in the playoffs at Soldier Field. He worked with QB Jay Cutler in Denver for each of Cutler's first three seasons, including 2008 when Cutler set the franchise record with 4,526 passing yards.  Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 12:55 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Hiring of Bates signals change in duties of QB coach
The hiring of Jeremy Bates as the team's QB coach is an interesting move. For one, the position opening had originally been called QB coach/passing game coordinator, but it now appears offensive coordinator Mike Tice will handle all duties normally associated with the OC position, including the passing game. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 12:53 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Bears hire Jeremy Bates, Cutler's former QB coach in Denver
The Bears announced Tuesday that they have hired Jeremy Bates as QB coach. Bates was Cutler's former QB coach in Denver. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 12:50 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - Bears offense needs tackle first, not guard or WRs
Several early mock drafts have the Bears selecting either Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd or Baylor WR Kendall Wright in Round 1. But Charles Davis of NFL.com has Chicago taking Stanford G David DeCastro, with Floyd going to San Diego one pick earlier. Protecting Bears QB Jay Cutler is huge, but the Bears' O-line need is another tackle. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:30 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 Bears salary cap considerations: LB Briggs
LB Lance Briggs wants more money, and based on performance definitely deserves it even if he did sign what now looks like a bad deal. But he still has two years left on his contract and counts $4.67 million total against this year's cap. Jerry Angelo wasn't going to toss a few extra bucks his way. Will Phil Emery? It's possible.   Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:28 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 Bears salary cap considerations: NT Adams
NT Anthony Adams isn't a cash cow and saves only $250,000 against the cap if cut in this final year of his contract. But it's possible considering Stephen Paea's progress and how cheap Matt Toeaina's deal is ($415,000 salary) that they could think about it.   Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:25 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 Bears salary cap considerations: WR Hester
WR Devin Hester is due a $1.646 million salary and $250,000 roster bonus and likely will be a fourth receiver and return man. Is his position worth this? With two years left on his deal, saving around $650,000 under the cap wouldn't be worth the lynch mob that would form outside Halas Hall if he were cut. He is good trade bait, though. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:22 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 Bears salary cap considerations: TE Spaeth
TE Matt Spaeth. He can't be measured by his seven catches, since he was brought in to be a blocking tight end. And new OC Mike Tice will no doubt need a blocking tight end. Is the position important enough to absorb $2.208 million in total against the cap? The team would save $1.75 million by cutting him. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:20 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 Bears salary cap considerations: C-G Spencer
G Chris Spencer was solid as an emergency replacement at guard due to injuries, but with a $3.75 million total cap figure on the final year of his deal, including $2.75 million in salary and roster bonus, he has to be a potential cut target. That's a lot of money for someone who figures to be a backup center and guard. Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:19 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 Bears salary cap considerations: LB Urlacher
With LB Brian Urlacher a real problem exists here. He's due $8 million, which includes a $7.5 million salary and $500,000 roster bonus. The problem isn't paying him for 2012, but it's the final year of his deal. Should the Bears extend him now, and for how long considering he'll be 34 on opening day? Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:14 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 Bears salary cap considerations: DE Peppers
DE Julius Peppers, with a team-high $12.08 million 2012 cap figure including $9 million in salary and roster bonus, might be a candidate for restructuring under normal circumstances. However, the Bears went to him with hats in hands last year for restructuring to free up more money. They wouldn't dare do it again, right? Bears RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 12:12 p.m. - by Gene Chamberlain - 2012 Bears salary cap considerations: RB Barber
RB Marion Barber has a cap number of $2.5 million for 2012, but the Bears are on the hook for only $250,000 because the rest is a $1.9 million salary and $350,000 in workout and roster bonuses. It's obvious now that they've seen the last of his mental gaffes.   Bears RapidReports
 
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