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The Bears Den: June 07, 2013 - Offseason news and notes

Where's Josh McCown when you need him?

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Marshall: No more 'dreadful' around Halas Hall - Moon Mullin: As last season spiraled downwards, communications in and around the offense reached a point where Josh McCown was pressed into the role of liaison between Jay Cutler and Mike Tice.

Marshall: Work was ‘dreadful’ last season - Though he was short on specifics Brandon Marshall made it clear he's happy the Bears went through a complete organizational makeover this past offseason.


Dane Noble: Bears new coaches not going to 'take any crap' from Jay Cutler

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NFCN Blog - Matt Williamson's offseason grades: "Upgrading the OL, getting younger and better at LB and adding another weapon in the passing game were the Bears' top priorities this offseason -- and they accomplished all three."


Lester A. Wiltfong Jr.: Will the Bears make a surprise cut?

Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag - Readers' Q&A on all things Bears.

[Video] ESPN - FF dorks analysts discuss the value of tight ends who changed teams in the offseason. Martellus Bennett gets some love.

Jennings, Tillman working for another career year - Maggie Hendricks: Tim Jennings and Charles Tillman both had breakout seasons in 2012. In 2013, the expectations are there for them to repeat. How are they handling it? Nuttily!


Steve Ronkowski: WCG Interviews Charles Tillman and Pat Mannelly

Bears doing good things - Larry Mayer: Former Bears fullback Jason McKie will host a military benefit next weekend, with many current and former Bears expected to be in attendance.

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Know thy enemy: Vikings - Ben Goessling: Jared Allen is not bitter with the Vikings for not offering him a contract extension, and is looking forward to seeing what happens after he plays out the final year of his contract.

Know thy enemy: Packers - Kevin Seifert with observations from two days of Packers minicamp.

Know thy enemies - Pete Prisco has one Viking and two Packers on the list of players whom he thinks will have breakout seasons in 2013.

Jagger was still going strong in 2004. I thought this track from the 'Alfie' soundtrack was outstanding.