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The Bear's Den: June 10, 2016

Roster moves continue, as the Bears traded bottom-of-the-roster QB's before the last OTA session of 2016. Next up, mandatory mini-camp next week.

Matt Blanchard's on-again, off-again relationship with the Bears is now off-again as the team released him yesterday
Matt Blanchard's on-again, off-again relationship with the Bears is now off-again as the team released him yesterday
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BEAR DOWN!!!!

BEARRRSSSS

Cox: How Manny Ramirez’ retirement affects the Bears roster - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears are left with less depth on the interior of their offensive line after Manny Ramirez announced his retirement.

Wiltfong: Bears release QB Matt Blanchard, sign QB Dalyn Williams - Windy City Gridiron - Per the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, the Chicago Bears have informed quarterback Matt Blanchard that he will be released. In a corresponding roster move, the Bears will sign undrafted free agent Dalyn Williams, a quarterback from Dartmouth.

Biggs: Bears sign QB Dalyn Williams; release Matt Blanchard - Chicago Tribune - The Bears swapped out No. 4 quarterbacks on the roster Thursday morning with four days remaining in the club¿s offseason program.

Finley: Bears add Dartmouth rookie QB, waive Matt Blanchard - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears swapped out quarterbacks at the bottom of their depth chart Thursday, signing undrafted free agent Dalyn Williams from Dartmouth.

Wilde: Chicago Bears release QB Matt Blanchard, sign Dalyn Williams - ESPN - The Bears shuffled No. 4 QBs on Thursday, releasing veteran Matt Blanchard, who could end up back in Green Bay, and signing rookie Dalyn Williams.

Biggs: Bears try out tight ends, including Tony Moeaki - Chicago Tribune - The Bears' quest to fortify the tight end position is ongoing as the team brought in a small group for a tryout on Thursday at Halas Hall.

Mayer: Bullard 'starting to play a lot faster' - ChicagoBears.com - Third-round draft pick Jonathan Bullard has made major strides during the course of the Bears offseason program, which concludes next week with a mandatory minicamp.

Infante: Bears should look at Louis Vasquez - Cover32 - After the draft ended, the Chicago Bears were absolutely loaded at the interior offensive line positions. Since then, they have...

Emma: Reconstructed Bears Offensive Line Believes It’s Starting To Click - CBS Chicago - Hroniss Grasu and Charles Leno are the only two incumbents at the same spots on the line as 2015.

Video: Young wide receivers getting more opportunity with Chicago Bears - Pro Football Weekly - As Alshon Jeffery continues to workout on his own, and not at Bears OTAs, the younger receiver group is getting more chances to shine, according to veteran receiver Eddie Royal. Royal met with the media following Wednesday’s OTA practice and spoke ab

Hub & Co's Podcast: Wrapping up Chicago Bears OTAs - Pro Football Weekly - Player interviews are back on the Chicago Football Podcast, because Kevin hit the record button! Rookie CB Kevin Peterson discusses his motivation after not getting drafted, what he’s learned at the corner spot, his affinity for Russell Westbrook and

Mayer: Bullard 'starting to play a lot faster' - ChicagoBears.com - Third-round draft pick Jonathan Bullard has made major strides during the course of the Bears offseason program, which concludes next week with a mandatory minicamp.

Perez: Tracy Porter brings swagger, confidence to the cornerback position - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears re-signed nine-year pro Tracy Porter this offseason, and the veteran corner is ready to take a leadership role in 2016.

Emma: 5 Observations From Bears OTAs - CBS Chicago - The Bears are bullish about their new inside linebackers.

Potash: With long-term deal, Tracy Porter still has 'chip on my shoulder' - Chicago Sun-Times - Just staying in the same place was an accomplishment for the 29-year-old Porter, who played for five teams in five cities the previous five seasons.

Mullin: Eddie Goldman envisions 'vicious' pass rush from Bears this season - CSN Chicago - Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman has an early take on what should be expected from the front seven where it matters in 2016.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Oh My God Cutty! You Dreamboat! - TotalPakers.com - Just checking in on our man Cutty! and what do you know? The Cutster is striking a pose, looking dreamier than ever. Cutty! has entered Dreamboat territory.

Florio: Will Von Miller sit out the 2016 season? - ProFootballTalk - The Von Miller contract talks became very public on Wednesday, only two days after a White House visit that had everyone singing Kumbaya and Miller talking about progress being made on a long-term deal. There's now a belief in some circles the situation quickly could get ugly.

Dameshek: Worst 15 quarterback units of the Super Bowl era includs Bears - NFL.com - In '04, the QBs combined for a 52.9 completion percentage, 9 TD, 15 INTs, a 62.7 passer rating and 66 sacks. Chicago passed for 165.1 yards per game and only Chad Hutchinson threw more TDs (4) than INTs (3).

Keeley: Could an NFL developmental league be back on the table? - TheComback.com - Jason La Canfora has been following NFL owners meeting and reports that while no one is talking about specific plans, conversations are starting up.

KNOW THY ENEMY

Gantt: Lions coach Jim Caldwell gives players "recovery" day in OTAs - ProFootballTalk - Most NFL coaches like to mutter about the lack of offseason practice time. But yet another one has given his team a day off, giving away one of the few days of work they actually get during the spring.

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