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The Bears Den: March 20, 2015 - Offseason Chicago Bears news & notes

As Son of Hub points out, the Bears' aggressive attempt to double dip at the safety position in free agency strongly implies Ryan Mundy isn't locked in as a starter.

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

NFL to turn Chicago into 'Draft Town' - (ChicagoBears.com): When Chicago hosts the NFL Draft April 30-May 2, the league will bring unprecedented free fan experiences, flag football competitions, musical entertainment and autograph sessions to the Windy City.  John BreechDay 3 picks to be announced all over the country.

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Bears sign Dante Rosario to one-year deal - Adam L. Jahns: The Bears’ special teams are where Rosario is needed most, reprising his role as a staple on all four special teams the past two years.

Bears above average in available salary-cap space - Jeff Dickerson: The Bears have $15,226,038 worth of salary-cap space, according to the most recent figures released by the NFLPA.

Bears mailbag - Is-Hub Arkush's readers' Q&As on whether Jared Allen is movable, Roberto Garza's job security, a possible three-headed backfield, and if John Fox can coax the best out of Jay Cutler.

Draft preview - Dan Durkin profiles Nebraska’s Randy Gregory: A projected top-20 selection, his physical tools are intriguing, but he has durability concerns and his motor runs hot and cold on film.

Bears battling for NCAA bragging rights - Larry Mayer: Current and former Bears players (plus one senior writer) have filled out their NCAA Basketball Tournament brackets and will battle for bragging rights on ChicagoBears.com ... Gallery: Players' schools in the tourney.

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Draft preview - Greg Gabriel: In a strong draft for interior defensive linemen, Oklahoma’s Jordan Phillips and Texas’ Malcom Brown are expected to go somewhere in the middle of the first round.  Marc SesslerWhat you need to know.

13 replay review changes on the docket for NFL meetings - Lindsay H. Jones: Bears submit a proposal to alter overtime rules to ensure both teams get a possession.

Know thy enemy: Vikings - Ben Goessling: Adrian Peterson's agent may be trying to stoke trade talks for his client by releasing a statement that the Vikings don't intend to release him.

Jennifer Garner: Ben Affleck cried when Patriots won Super Bowl - This might make Kev's head explode, I dunno.  I'll put it here anyway.

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