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The Bears Den: March 19, 2015 - Offseason Chicago Bears news & notes

With Brandon Marshall gone, can Marquess Wilson step up to be the outside receiver the Bears need opposite Alshon Jeffery?

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Reevaluating Bears' needs on offense - Not-Hub Fishbain takes a look at where the Bears' needs remain after the first week of free agency, position by position.

[Video] Inside the Bears - Kyle Long took a different path to the NFL than his Hall-of-Fame father. The two-time Pro Bowler talks about his unconventional route.

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Bears sign long-snapper Gafford - Larry Mayer: The Bears on Wednesday signed veteran long-snapper Thomas Gafford, who has played for Dave Toub the past two seasons, to a one-year contract ... Not-Hub FishbainJob should be Gafford's to lose ... Brad BiggsTips cap to Patrick Mannelly.

[Video] ESPN - Michael C. Wright: Bears may find receiver help in Draft, remain in contact with free agent ILB Mason Foster.

[Video] SportsTalk Live - How can Ryan Pace improve the Bears defense?

Draft preview - Dan Durkin profiles Clemson’s Vic Beasley, widely expected to go in the top 10 picks.

Bears attend UGA pro day, talk to Todd Gurley - Jeff Dickerson: Bears attend University of Georgia's pro day; star running back Todd Gurley was at the event but did not work out in front of scouts.

Biggest position holes to fill for all 32 teams - Pete Prisco: The Bears need a big, massive body to play on the nose. Will Sutton isn't that guy.  Joel CorryNotable free agency contract tidbits for each team.

Photos - Hub-or-not-Hub.com with a gallery of Bears first round draft picks.  Accident or otherwise, they don't name Cade McNown.

Chicago Bears ownership at a glance - Michael C. Wright: Virginia McCaskey took over in November 1983 on the death of the franchise's owner and founder, George Halas.

Bears doing good things - Larry Mayer: Jared Allen co-hosted a private home key presentation ceremony for injured veteran Cory Remsburg last Friday in Gilbert, Arizona.

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One week later: NFL Free Agency - Tony Villiotti reviews the first week of free agency, focusing on the activity that took place through March 16.

Know thy enemies - The ESPN NFC North blog writers' at-a-glance guides to the ownership of the LionsPackers (sort of), and Vikings.

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