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Chicago Bears sign 4th-round pick Evan Rodriguez (TE-Temple) to 4 year contract

By Dane Noble
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 25: Tight end Evan Rodriguez of Temple participates in a drill during the 2012 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 25: Tight end Evan Rodriguez of Temple participates in a drill during the 2012 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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The Chicago Bears announced they have come to terms with Evan Rodriguez, the TE from Temple drafted in the 4th round of this year's NFL Draft.

The teams sees the 6'2, 240lb target as being a versatile player, having the ability to hold his own against pass rushers, as well as being able to stretch the field in the passing game.

Despite some off the field character concerns, GM Phil Emery has been comfortable with the comparisons to Pro Bowl Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez.

How productive will Rodriguez be in new Offensive Coordinator Mike Tice's offense? Bears fans sure hope that he can live up to his hype. Stay tuned...

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