The Bears Den: May 10, 2013 - Offseason news and notes

Guards valued over tackles on Bears' new OL - Dan Pompei: In the 93-year history of the Bears, guards mostly have been afterthoughts. Now, Aaron Kromer is installing the Saints' philosophy that protection starts from inside out.

Bostic begins Bears career with memorable day - Larry Mayer: It was a memorable Thursday for Bears second-round draft pick Jon Bostic, who agreed to a four-year contract and arrived at Halas Hall for this weekend's rookie minicamp.

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Rookie minicamp preview - Moon Mullin: For Bears' rookies, it's time to make crucial first impressions.

Rookie minicamp preview - Michael C. Wright: Five things to watch at rookie minicamp,

Rookie minicamp preview - Brad Biggs: Matt Blanchard is one of 10 veterans that will participate in the Bears' rookie minicamp that begins Friday at Halas Hall.

Each team’s most pressing question as minicamp looms - Chris Burke: How long does the Bears' OL need to get it together?

[Video] ESPN - John Clayton: Bears load up on O-linemen to determine if Cutler should return after this season.

NFL's most overrated players - Mike Freeman doesn't think much of Cutler. Lists Forte among NFL's 10 most underrated players.

[Video] Draft Grades - USA Today NFCN Draft grades; the Bears get a B+, second only to the Packers.

NFCN Blog - Kevin Seifert takes a look at the raw numbers of drafted players on NFCN rosters and reflects on what they mean.

Adams driven to help orphans in Haiti - Larry Mayer: TE Kyle Adams is part of an organization that's in the process of building an orphanage for up to 36 less fortunate children in Haiti.

Payton's mother dies at 87 - Alyne S. Payton, the mother of late NFL Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, has died in Jackson, Miss.

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NFP Agent's Journal - Jack Bechta: The three months leading up to a rookie’s first camp can be littered with distractions.

Know thy enemy: Lions - Nick Fairley: Lions will play in Super Bowl next season and people should expect big things from the team.

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