Tag: Jerrell Freeman

Sadly, the Bears are better off without Kevin White

Sadly, the Bears are better off without Kevin White
Unfortunate is the only word that can sum up Kevin White’s NFL career. The 2015 No. 7 overall selection will head to injured reserve for his third time in three seasons. The Bears’ defunct No. 1 wide receiver fractured his left shoulder blade after making two catches for six yards in Sunday’s 23-17 loss to... Read more »
By Jake Perper,
September 12, 2017 at 1:47 pm
• Leave a comment

What to watch for in Bears Christmas Eve tilt with Washington

What to watch for in Bears Christmas Eve tilt with Washington
The Bears have very little to play for at 3-11 on Saturday against the visiting Washington Redskins. Washington (7-6-1) sits one game out of the sixth seed and needs a win and losses from Green Bay and Tampa Bay this weekend to stay in the playoff hunt. Regardless, there is football to be played for... Read more »
By Jake Perper,
December 23, 2016 at 4:55 pm
• Leave a comment

Five Bears to Watch: Week 8 vs. the Minnesota Vikings

Five Bears to Watch: Week 8 vs. the Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings come to town on Halloween, fresh off its first loss of the season at 5-1. The Bears are on the opposite side of the spectrum at 1-6, but some key players return and anything can happen on Monday Night Football. Injuries continue to be an issue for the Bears with 12 players... Read more »
By Jake Perper,
October 28, 2016 at 5:17 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

Five Bears to Watch: Week 5 vs. the Indianapolis Colts

Five Bears to Watch: Week 5 vs. the Indianapolis Colts
Health is not on the Bears’ side. Last year that was the theme for this franchise, but somehow it has gotten worse in Year 2 of John Fox’s tenure. 16 players are listed on the Week 5 injury report including four who are doubtful to play in quarterback Jay Cutler (thumb), running back Jeremy Langford... Read more »
By Jake Perper,
October 7, 2016 at 1:23 pm
• Leave a comment

Final Thoughts: Bears fall flat in the second half in Week 1 loss

Final Thoughts: Bears fall flat in the second half in Week 1 loss
The first half there was hope and promise for the Bears, but all of that faded over the final 30 minutes in a 23-14 loss to Houston on Sunday. Jay Cutler stood tall in the pocket while completing 10-of-13 pass attempts for 156 yards and a touchdown over the first two quarters. He had big... Read more »
By Jake Perper,
September 11, 2016 at 8:49 pm
• Leave a comment

Film Review: Bears inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman

Film Review: Bears inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman
A part of the four major signings the Chicago Bears made during free agency, inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman provides instant credibility to this revamped defense. The 29-year-old, who turns 30 in May has 57 starts under his belt in four seasons in the NFL with Indianapolis after coming over from the CFL. The 6’0″, 240... Read more »
By Jake Perper,
March 29, 2016 at 8:05 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

Bears find value in yet another solid inside linebacker, Jerrell Freeman

Bears find value in yet another solid inside linebacker, Jerrell Freeman
After landing a big time building block in Danny Trevathan on Wednesday, the Bears decided to pull the trigger on another high talent at inside linebacker, Jerrell Freeman. The 29-year-old agreed to a reported three-year, $12 million deal ($6 million guaranteed) with the Bears on Saturday afternoon. Prior to the start of free agency, I... Read more »
By Jake Perper,
March 12, 2016 at 2:44 pm
• Leave a comment