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I would love to see Hass in the game more. Davis doesn't fight for the ball. It could be because he is still somewhat new to the position, I don't know....but I know if Rex throws it and Hass has a chance to catch it...He'll either come down with it or nobody will. He has the fight in him. He goes and gets the ball and doesn't wait for it to come down to him. Hopefully they get him in the game. Currie and Gage were the 5th and 6th receivers last year. Currie never got in the game and Gage only had 6 rec. If they use Hass that way it will be an absolute waste of a talent. Talk about a guy having to fight tooth and nail for every inch of respect and playing time. Had to walk on in college cause he wasn't offered a scholarship. He was the lowest draft pick ever for a Biletnikoff Award winner. All the guy does is run perfect routes and catch everything thrown his way. So why isn't he a top WR in the NFL?? I'll leave that discussion alone. The fact is, he had to learn every WR position just to make the Bears 53. Offensive coordinator Ron Turner explains “We said, ‘Mike, if you’re going to make it, you’re going to have to know every position. You’re going to have to be a guy who can play inside, outside, X, Z; everything. If you can’t do that, you’re not going to have a shot.’” I like that he has had to work harder then everyone else just to get his shot...I think thats what will give him that extra edge, but if we don't use it...what good is it. “You hear guys now and then say [someone is] a guy who’s easy to throw to,” said backup quarterback Brian Griese. “What that means is he’s in the right place. He gives you an opportunity to throw him the ball in a safe way and you know he’s going to be there and make the catch. Those things factor in as a quarterback. There are some guys you like to throw to and other who guys who don’t give you that comfort, but he does.” Hmmm anyone know a quaterback who can use a receiver that will make him feel comfortable???

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Yeah the FB situation is a bit strange. I don't see McKie going anywhere. If O. Ayanbadejo is a stud ST player like his bro, I guess we can have two, but it does seem strange. I think Payne is a lock. Bauzin prolly headed to IR. It's weird that we haven't heard squat about Adams all pre season. I wonder if he is on the chopping block.

He is not charged with filing a false police report. He is charged with leaving the scene of an accident. That is it. IMO, Goodall would be really stretching his authority if he hands down anything.

You sound like a parent scolding their kid, Out late..check! Driving Fast..check! Got into accident..check! Lance is an adult. I agree with fleeing the scene of accident, but you speak of athletes being above the law, I say if Goodell acts here...then he is acting above the law. I'm in total agreement that Briggs was up to no good and probably was drunk...but there is no proof. If the law doesn't have enough to convict, then who the hell is Goodell to do so. Briggs got away with it....it happens. If it was you or me we would be charged with the same thing. Hopefully he learns from it.

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I don't think the Bears will do anything and with the evidence I don't think they should. The big question is Goddell and does he even have the right to do something. I don't think he can dole out penalties on assumptions either. Is he really going to suspend Briggs for something as minor leaving the scene of an accident? We're talking of a player with no history of problems. What's next....fines for traffic violations? A suspension will have some pretty big financial ramifications and Briggs can argue it might even effect his signing a contract next year. I would think Briggs would have some legal standing against Goddell, but I'm not sure. Is the agreement with the players union such that Goddell is the end all be all decision maker? Briggs can appeal any suspension, but then who does it go to?? Goddell? haha that's a nice gig if you can get it.

Far be it from me to defend players, but let me play devils advocate here just for a second. First off...I hear everyone complaining about it being 3:00 in the morning. Now, I myself am not a late night person, but some people are. What's the big deal if it was 3:00am. Lance is a grown man...if he wants to be out at 3:00 that isn't a crime. So why is the time constantly mentioned. Every reporter be it tv, radio or print keeps harping on him being out that late. I know for most 9-5ers, being out at 3:00am when you have work the next day is a little messed up, but he's a football player. They have a different lifestyle. I don't know if he's married or not, but if not...I have met girls out and then left their house many times that late before. Every guy will sacrifice sleep for a hook up. Now it could be he just had a couple glasses of wine and felt fine, but wasn't sure and figured why risk blowing. I know when I'm out I can have 3 or 4 beers over a couple hours and be fine, but if I got pulled over I'd be shitting bricks that I'd blow over the limit even though I shouldn't. Well now imagine getting in a one car accident with no one around...would you risk having the cops come just so you can blow?? So we don't really know...and unless some bar or some person comes forward and says lance was drinking with me and was wasted....we'll never know. Now personally, I do think he was drunk, crashed his car and got away, but there is a chance that it wasn't as bad as it looks. I know the old saying..nothing good happens after 2:00 am, but that's for regular peeps like us, that doesn't apply to pro football players. I'm sure there's a shitload going after 2:00 for someone like Lance.

Speaking as Briggs: I was cut off and swerved off the road to avoid another car. I was disoriented when I got of the car. I didn't know where I was or what kind of neighborhood I was in. I couldn't find my phone because of the accident so I went to find a pay phone. I came across some people I was uncomfortable with, I saw a cab and decided to get outta there. I fell asleep when I got home. I know I was wrong and shouldn't have left the scene...and am ready to face the consequences.

I'd be saying the same thing no matter who it was. It's just my opinion. Briggs was trashed, crashed his car and left...Most likely right after he phoned Rosenhaus to tell him he was in deep shit and Drew proceeded to tell him to get the freak outta dodge. Hopefully, Briggs learns from this situation, cause he got off easy and nobody was hurt. I don't think Goddell can do anything either. If they can't prove anything other than improper lane usage and him leaving the scene of a one car accident...I don't think Briggs will even get suspended.

Seems like the logical assumption. I highly doubt Briggs loaned a friend his brand new Lamborghini, so chances are pretty good he was the driver.

Police search for driver involved in crash on Edens Expressway August 27, 2007 - Illinois state police are searching for the driver of an exotic sports car that crashed along the Edens Expressway Monday morning. Related Links Get Desktop Alerts Get ABC7 Newsletters Police say the car is registered to Lance Briggs. No word from police or the Bears on whether it's the teams' linebacker who was involved in the crash. Police found Briggs' brand new, $350,000 Lamborghini abandoned along the Edens Expressway at the Devon Avenue overpass. The driver was nowhere to be found. It appears the driver somehow lost control, careened off of the expressway and crashed into a sign post before coming to a stop next to the overpass. Police are still looking for the driver.

The other thing I've been saying since last year is our receivers need to learn to go on the defensive when there is a bad throw. There were multiple times last year when our receivers just did not fight for the ball. Rex will throw the ball up and let you fight for it and the receiver has to make sure either he catches it or nobody does. In a perfect world Rex won't make those throws, but every QB has throws in a game that he likes to take back, not every QB pays like Rex does. The good WR's protect their QB in those situations. Berrian numerous times tried to make a catch over the CB that was in front of him only to have the CB pick it off. If there's a bad throw and and the DB has position...then get in there and make sure he doesn't pick it off....I don't care if you have to tackle the dude and take the penalty. If the coaches worked on this in the offseason...that will definitly save 4-5 int's. I only remember one time last year where our receivers(and it was Berrian) broke up a play.

I read that yesterday and didn't want to post it here cause I believe it's ludicrous to speak of dynasties without evening winning a superbowl. The Bears have themselves in a good position to succeed for quite a few years, but you know how many teams have been in that position only to fall flat on their face. Let's win one, before talking about dynasties.

From another board... These stats are from the 2006 Regular Season. --------Fumbles---On The Snap Brees-------8--------3 Romo-------9--------3---(11 games) Bulger-------6--------3 Palmer-----15--------2 Rivers-------8--------4 Brady------12--------1 Grossman---8--------4 McNabb-----8--------4---(2005 Season, 9 games)

Well one thing he definitely needs to learn is how to follow his blockers. That screen pass was set up for a big ass gain. He should have just put his hand on the hip of one of the lineman and followed him. Instead Benson out ran all three lineman and got tackled. I was so excited to see a screen pass that was actually going to work for us and he hosed it up.

Man....I hope it doesn't come to that....but if he has 3 fumbled 'snaps' in the first 2 games....then hello Griese...I hope you have somethin left in the tank.

We can't afford the fumbled snaps. The rest I'm ok with. He could have stuck that pass to Davis in his pocket, but I also believe that ball isn't picked if it's another receiver.

The thing I'm worried about are the fumbled snaps and it needs to get corrected. That other fumble was on Miller and a lot of the int blame goes to Davis...who didn't get position on a slant route and didn't even fight for he ball. How exactly are you surprised by the ball when you're the hot receiver? On the positive side Rex's passing fundamentals seem much better. Aren't you the guy that kept harping last year that Rex sucks because he came from Spurriers system or some crap??

You just gotta love this dudes dedication. I'm glad he is on our side. Brian Urlacher's off-season training plan. Prior to the 2004 NFL season, Brian Urlacher's agent contacted nationally renowned speed and strength specialist Chip Smith about improving the linebacker's endurance. After deliberation about training outside his Atlanta complex, Smith went to work developing a high-altitude training program. Not only did Smith have to consider the side effects of training thousands of feet above sea level, but he had to develop a program that would ensure Urlacher's stamina lasted for the entire game. The program had to also maintain Brian's off-season strength gains and meet his caloric and protein dietary needs. It took less than two weeks for the Chicago Bear to see results from this revolutionary program. By: Chip Smith Typically, Urlacher comes to Competitive Edge Sports in Atlanta for off-season training, but this year he wanted something different. Normally, I wouldn't agree to train someone outside our Atlanta complex for that long. But, because I have been training Urlacher for five years, he is one of the very few clients for whom I'd do this. Why Train at High Altitude? Air in higher altitudes has less oxygen. When there isn't much oxygen in the air, hypoxia, which is oxygen deprivation in muscle tissue, occurs. This causes muscles to fatigue quicker. The effects are only temporary, because the body produces erythropoietin (EPO). EPO causes the body to produce additional red blood cells, which carry oxygen-rich blood to muscles for additional energy. When Urlacher returns to sea level, his extra red blood cells can transport more oxygen than normal, which delays muscle fatigue. This is exactly what he wants in the fourth quarter—longer, harder play and faster recovery. The Design Challenge Urlacher wanted me to design a program to help improve his fourth quarter endurance. I've always trained Urlacher position-specific by having him work on scraping and filling, pursuit drills, first step explosion, pass drops, change of direction and any other drills to benefit his position at Mike Linebacker. The first challenge in designing the kind of program Urlacher wanted was figuring out why he was tiring so much in the third and fourth quarters. To start, I had Urlacher send me game cuts from four games. I broke each film into different segments by charting each play, starting with the first series. That included the quarter, down and distance, Urlacher's position on the field and the actual play (blitzed the A gap from the right side, for example). Then I broke down each game into four quarters. Each quarter represented actual game movements from the four games Urlacher played. I included 25 seconds between each play, T.V. timeouts and halftime. What stuck out the most from the cuts was how much he ran on each play. I circled and put a stopwatch on the end of each play. Urlacher ran to the ball every play. No matter if it was a run or pass, he was in the circle within three seconds of every play. The amount of his sprinting was substantial. After watching game cuts for days, I designed a game-and movement-specific program, as well as one that was aerobic for duration and anaerobic for short explosive bursts. The resistance Urlacher faced on each play, the effects and weight of his football equipment, and Urlacher's nutritional needs were also considerations. He had to take in enough calories to maintain his lean muscle mass. To address resistance in his training, I implemented a quick release handle, which gave Urlacher resistance without impeding his movement. When he blitzed or played the run, he faced resistance equivalent to taking on a center or guard; this endured for about four or five steps. Once he moved up field three yards, I released the resistance, at which point he turned and sprinted 15 yards. Friends at X-Vest developed custom shoulder pads we loaded up with eight extra pounds—two times normal shoulder pad weight. This helped acclimatize Urlacher to the weight of his pads and summer heat of two-a-days. The Series Urlacher wore a polar heart rate monitor during training. So—according to his age, height, weight and heart rate—I could adjust intensity. The monitor also gave me additional information such as total training time, average heart rate, total calories burned, heart rate zone and percentage of calories burned from fat, which perfectly equaled what he lost in fat. Urlacher started with one quarter of 24 plays. The first series consisted of nine plays with 25 seconds rest between each. The total time for Series 1 was 11 minutes and Urlacher's heart rate was 162 beats per minute. After a four-minute rest, Urlacher started Series 2, which also consisted of nine plays that lasted 11 minutes. Urlacher's heart rate was 163 beats per minute. Following a two-minute rest, he started Series 3. This was six plays and lasted 7:30; Urlacher's heart was beating 166 times a minute. The first quarter was 29 minutes and 30 seconds; the total training time was one hour and 50 minutes. Urlacher's average heart rate was 143 beats per minute; he was in his target zone for one hour and 11 minutes; and he burned 2,200 calories with 50 percent of them from fat. *Note: Urlacher started (as always) with a ballistic warm-up that included 15-20 movements to warm-up the core and quick foot ladders. For the first two weeks, extra position-specific work was added to the game situations and two-minute drill, which incorporated resistance 40s. Urlacher ran 10 40-yard dashes in less than seven seconds with 10 seconds of recovery. Hands down, this was the hardest drill Urlacher sweat through during his training. At the end of each workout, I stretched Urlacher out for 15 minutes. Weight Work The next consideration for Urlacher's summer program was his weight work. I wanted to increase his aerobic endurance as well as his muscle endurance while maintaining the strength gains he made during his off-season workouts in Chicago. Strong and big are understated ways to describe Urlacher. He is 6 feet 4 inches, 260 pounds. and has power cleaned more than 400 pounds training in Atlanta. He has some of the most explosive hips I have ever trained. Translation: a 4.49-second 40, 38-inch vertical and athleticism unmatched by anyone with his body weight. So, to keep the main goal of his weight program in sight, which was to increase muscle endurance, I had to figure out at what intensity he could train without overdoing it. To keep it simple, I broke Urlacher's workouts into a push-pull regiment and constantly changed the reps, sets and exercises. I kept Urlacher's rest time at 25 seconds (huddle time) between each set and one minute between each exercise. This type of high-volume training helped achieve muscle endurance and fat burning, which is what Urlacher wanted. Diet The last challenge to contend with was Urlacher's diet. I wanted to ensure that training at high altitude didn't result in loss of lean muscle, so I based Urlacher's dietary needs on a couple of factors. First were his caloric needs, and second his protein needs. I figured out Urlacher's basal metabolic rate (BMR), or in other words, what it took to maintain his cell maintenance, reproduction and repair at sedentary state. I based this assumption on how much Urlacher consumes to maintain his current body weight of 256 pounds, which is 15 calories per pound of body weight. Based on that, Urlacher's weight multiplied by 15 calories resulted in a BMR of 3,840 calories. * Note: Urlacher added another 2,000 calories per day due to his activity level. This increased his daily intake to about 5,800 calories per day. Urlacher also needed to get enough protein to offset the effects of high-volume training and explosive running. So, I based his protein needs on one gram of protein per pound of body weight, which meant he needed 256 grams per day. Requiring that much protein intake can cause a problem. A body can only assimilate 30 grams per meal; so, I had to figure out how Urlacher could get all 256 protein grams. I used EAS Myoplex ready-to-drink protein shakes. They have 42 grams of protein and only two grams of sugar. About every three hours, Urlacher drank a shake or ate a meal. After the second week of training, Urlacher went back to Chicago and retested in the Bodypod to ensure proper calculations for his diet and training program. At this time, Urlacher weighed in at 255.3 pounds and lost 1.7 percent of body fat or four pounds of fat; he started at 256 pounds and 6.9 percent body fat. That wasn't even the most exciting result; Urlacher increased his lung capacity by 2 percent in only two weeks. This validated the results I anticipated from this new type of training. And, most importantly, Urlacher was pleased. * Note: I am not a registered dietitian, nor am I qualified to give nutritional advice. However, after 25 years of training elite athletes, I believe I have some insight into dietary needs of my athletes. Final Results It was really great telling one of the doctors who works with our clients about the success of my new training program in Tahoe. Without getting too technical, here's why and how these results were achieved in such a short time. Slow-twitch muscle fibers contract slowly, but they can sustain contractions for long periods of time without fatiguing; they get most energy from burning fat. Pure fast-twitch fibers contract rapidly, but they fatigue quickly. Their energy comes mostly from burning glycogen. Urlacher definitely has more fast-twitch fibers than slow-twitch. However, as with the slow-twitch fiber, fast-twitch fibers can also burn fat. So high-volume training can help change pure fast-twitch fibers into fast-twitch oxidative fibers that burn fat at a faster rate. With the combination of explosive running and weight work, Urlacher's body literally became a fat burning machine. I want to extend a special thanks to all the great people in Truckee, Calif., for all their support and kindness during our month-long stay. An extra special thank you goes to the Truckee High School coaches, Head Coach Bob Shaffer and the rest of his staff who cut and lined the high school field each week for us. Thanks and God bless! See you next summer! Results June 26, 2004 Body weight: 256 pounds Bodypod measurement for body composition: 6.9% July 10, 2004 Two weeks into training, Urlacher went back to Chicago for testing. Body weight: 255.6 pounds Bodypod measurement : 5.2% Total body composition loss in two weeks = 1.7% Fat weight loss: 4.25 pounds Increased lung capacity: 2% July 26, 2004 One month of training Body weight: 255.3 pounds Bodypod measurement: 4.9% Total body composition loss: 2.0% Total fat loss: 5.10 pounds Heart Rate Recovery Week one Exercising heart rate: 173 beats per minute (bpm) Three-minute recovery: 118 bpm Week four Exercising heart rate: 172 bpm Three-minute recovery: 80 bpm Weight Work June 29, 2004 Pre-testing muscular endurance First workout 315 pounds max reps for bench press: 8 reps July 22, 2004 Four weeks of training Last workout 315 pounds max reps for bench press: 12 reps DAY 1 Chest, Back and Biceps* Bench Press (superset) 4 X Max-Max+2-Max+2-Max+2 Seated Row 4 X 8-8-8-8 Incline Press (superset) 4 X 8-8-8-8 One-Arm Row 4 X 8-8-8-8 Dips (superset) 3 X AMCD Lat Pulldown 3 X 12-12-12 Straight Bar Curl (superset) 5 X 10-8-6-6-6 Seated DB Curls 3 X 8-8-8 Crunches (superset) 3 X 30-30-30 Knee-Ups 3 X 30-30-30 DAY 2 Triceps, Shoulders and Legs* Cleans (superset) 5 X 10-8-6-6-6 Shrugs 4 X 8-8-8-8 Leg Extension (superset) 3 X 12-12-12 Squats 4 X 6-6-6-6 Seated Military Press (superset) 4 X 10-10-10-10 Front Raises 4 X 8-8-8-8 Upright Row (superset) 4 X 8-8-8-8 Side Lateral 4 X 8-8-8-8 Triceps Extension (superset) 4 X 10-8-6-4 Close Grip Bench Press 4 X 10-8-6-4 Rollovers (Push-ups and Sit-ups) 3 X AMCD Rollovers (Push-ups and Sit-ups) 3 X AMCD *Note: Rest 25 seconds between sets and one minute between each exercise. To superset exercises, complete a set of one exercise, rest 25 seconds, and immediately perform a set of a second exercise. For example, complete eight reps of incline press, rest and then complete eight reps of one-arm row. Bench Press Lie down on a bench on your back. Grip a barbell slightly wider than shoulder width. Lower the bar to your chest. The bar should touch slightly below the end of your pectorals at the base of your sternum. At this point, if you have taken the proper grip width, your hands should be directly above your elbows. Then drive the bar, straight up, off of your chest until your arms are fully extended. Seated Row Use a seated row machine or mid-pulley with a seated row attachment. With your arms straight out, place your hands at about shoulder width with your palms facing each other or pointed toward the ground depending on design of the machine or attachment. Sitting straight up, keep your core and lower back tight and your shoulder blades slightly pinched together. Pull your arms back, driving your elbows back passed your body. Then, control the weight back to the starting position. Incline Press Lie down on an incline bench on your back. Grip a barbell slightly wider than shoulder width. Lower the bar to your chest. The bar should touch your chest near the bottom half of your pectoral. At this point, if you have taken the proper grip width, your hands should be directly above your elbows. Then drive the bar, straight up, off of your chest until your arms are fully extended. One-Arm Row Start by placing your left foot on the ground and your right knee on a bench. Then, lean forward until your back is parallel to the ground and place your right hand on the bench with your arm straight and elbow locked. With your left hand hold a dumbbell with your palm facing your body. Your arm should be hanging straight down from the shoulder. Then, pull up leading with the elbow and keep your arm tight to your body. Bring your elbow back as far as possible. The motion is similar to that of starting a lawn mower. Be sure to keep your shoulder blades slightly pinched. Then, lower the weight back down to the starting position. Use the opposite side of the body to perform the lift with the right arm. Dips Use a set of dip bars and start with your arms near your sides locked at the elbow and shoulder. Lower yourself down, keeping your shoulders directly above your hands and your elbows pointed back. Go down until your shoulders are only a few inches above your hands. Lean slightly forward to put more focus on your pectorals. Then, push yourself back up to the starting position. Lat Pulldown Seated with a slight backwards lean, take a slightly wider than shoulder-width grip on a straight bar attached to an upper pulley. Make sure your palms are facing away from your body. Keeping your shoulder blades slightly pinched and core tight, pull down on the bar until the bar passes your chin. Be sure to lead with the elbows and use your back to pull down on the bar. Make sure not to overly-lean back as this will work a different muscle group of your back. Then control the weight back up to the starting position. Straight Bar Curl Stand with a barbell at thigh-level and take a slightly wider than hip width grip. Your palms should be facing away from your body. With your arms slightly forward so the barbell is away from your thighs, curl the bar up to your chest. Be sure to only move your arm from the elbow down and to lock the upper-arm in place. Then, lower the bar back down to the starting position. Seated DB Curls Sit at the end of a bench and take a dumbbell of equal weight in each hand. Start with your arms straight down and your palms facing away from your body. Keeping your upper-arms in place, bend at the elbows, and curl the dumbbells up toward your shoulders. Then, lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position Crunches Lie on the ground on your back. Slightly bend your knees and place your feet fiat on the ground near your butt. Place your hands behind your head. Using only your abs, lift your shoulders and upper-back completely off the ground. Then lower yourself back down. Knee-Ups Use a vertical knee raise machine or hang from a pull-up bar. Then, lift your knees up toward your chest. If hanging from a pull-up bar, do not let yourself swing. Be sure to use your abs to lift up your knees. Then, lower your knees back down to the starting position. Cleans Stand with a barbell at thigh-level. With your arms straight down, grip the bar at hip-width with your palms facing toward your body. Slightly bend your knees and push your hips back. Keep your low back and abs tight and lean forward so your chest and shoulders are directly over the bar. Make sure your feet are fiat on the ground. Then, explode up extending at the ankle, hip and knee as if you were jumping. Now, keeping your arms straight at first, pull on the bar with a shrug of the shoulders. Next, begin to bend your arms and continue to pull on the bar similar to an upright row. Lastly, drop your hips and catch the bar across your shoulders and chest in a 1/4 squat position. Make sure to drive your elbows forward so they point away from your body to help keep the bar on your chest and shoulders. Finally, drive up from the 1/4 squat position until you are standing straight up. Shrugs Stand with a barbell at thigh-level. Grip the bar at hip-width with your palms facing toward your body. Keeping your arms straight and elbows locked, lift up on the bar by shrugging your shoulders up toward your ears. Keep your abs and lower-back tight and your shoulder blades slightly pinched together. Then, lower the bar back down to the starting position. Leg Extension Use a leg extension machine, seated with your legs bent at a 90-degree angle. Straighten your legs until fully extended with your toes pointed slightly out. Then lower your legs back to the starting position. Squats Start with a barbell in a squat rack. Position yourself underneath the bar so the bar sits on your traps slightly below the base of your neck. Set your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Point your toes slightly out, but not overly exaggerated. Place your hands on the bar wide enough to easily control and balance the weight. Make sure to look straight ahead during the entire lift. Take the bar off the rack and start to squat down, always making sure to control the weight. Keep your core and lower-back tight. Push your hips back as you lower the weight. Make sure your knees do not move past the front of your toes as you descend. Lower the weight until the top of your thighs are parallel with the ground. Then, drive the weight up to the starting position, pushing through your heels. Seated Military Press Sit on a military bench with a barbell at chest level. Take a slightly wider than shoulder-width grip, with your palms facing away from your body. Keeping your core tight, push the bar straight up, over your head, until your arms are fully extended. Then lower the bar back down to your chest. Front Raises Stand with your arms straight down and a dumbbell of equal weight in each hand. With your palms facing your body and keeping your arms perfectly straight, raise your hands out in front of your body. Keep your shoulder blades slightly pinched together and do not raise your arms past 90 degrees. Then lower the dumbbells back to the starting position. Upright Row Stand with a barbell or curl bar at thigh-level. Place your hands on the bar 6-8 inches apart with your palms facing toward your body. Pull the bar up toward your chin, leading with your elbows. Keep the bar as close to your body as possible. Then lower the bar back to the starting position. Side Lateral Stand with your arms straight down and a dumbbell of equal weight in each hand. With your palms facing each other and keeping your arms perfectly straight, raise your hands out to the sides of your body. Keep your shoulder blades slightly pinched together and do not raise your arms past 90 degrees. Then lower the dumbbells back to the starting position. Triceps Extension Lie down on a bench on your back. With your arms fully extended at a 90-degree angle to your body, grip a barbell or curl bar with your hands no more than 6-8 inches apart. Keeping your arms locked at the shoulder, lower the bar toward your head, bending only at the elbow. Keep your elbows in tight and pointed down toward your toes. The bar should be lowered until it nearly touches your head in between the eyes and the top of your forehead. Then, using only your triceps, drive the bar back to the starting position, again only moving your arms at the elbow and locked at the shoulder. Close Grip Bench Press Lie down on a bench on your back. Place your hands on the bar 8-12 inches apart so your hands are inside the width of your shoulders. Lower the bar to your chest. The bar should touch slightly below the end of your pectorals at the base of your sternum. Keep your arms in tight in order to isolate your triceps during the lift. Then drive the bar, straight up, off of your chest until your arms are fully extended.

NFL suspends Obafemi Ayanbadejo four games By Larry Mayer BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Bears fullback Obafemi Ayanbadejo has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league’s policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. Ayanbadejo apparently tested positive not for an anabolic steroid but for a related substance that was contained in an over-the-counter supplement he took. The suspension led to his release from the Arizona Cardinals. Ayanbadejo informed the Bears about the situation before he signed with the team. The older brother of Pro Bowl special teams performer Brendon Ayanbadejo subsequently lost his appeal of the suspension. Ayanbadejo will miss regular-season games against the Chargers, Chiefs, Cowboys and Lions. He is eligible to return for the Bears' Oct. 7 game in Green Bay and is permitted to participate in training camp and all four preseason contests.

Could be, but I don't know why they'd give up some depth. Adams is one player I have heard absolutely nothing about. I haven't heard his name come up once, be it positive or negative. Hopefully Jerry isn't stocking up DT's hoping one pans out cause he isn't planning on resigning Tommie.

Just makes me wonder if there's someone that lost favor.... Garay perhaps??

August 8, 2007 Bears sign rookie defensive tackle Frick By Larry Mayer BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – The Bears on Wednesday signed rookie defensive tackle Justin Frick. The 6-3, 295-pounder from North Dakota State entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 3. Frick was later released on July 21, but then re-signed on July 28. He was cut for a second time Aug. 4. As a senior at North Dakota State last season, Frick registered 39 tackles, five sacks, six tackles for loss and broke up four passes.

All I did was post "I just vomited in my mouth a little bit :shakehead" I would say shit like that to my friends that are cub fans all the time. It's just bustin balls and they bust right back. But whatever...it ain't that big a deal....