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Boozer signs with Bulls, plans to flirt with LeBron posted on 07/07/2010

After being left out in the cold by Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, John Paxson and GM Gar Forman have struck back in the LeBron sweepstakes, signing free agent power forward Carlos Boozer to a 5, year, $80 million contract according to ESPN. 

Damn that's scary. 

For those of you not in the know about Carlos Boozer, go look up his stats. He's a 20-point and 10-rebound a game forward who has dominating low-post moves. He's been playing with Derron Williams in Utah for the past few years, so he knows how to play with a premiere point guard. Tom Thibodeau already has a play in his offensive playbook: just steal Utah's pick-and-roll! Signing him to not quite max money means the Bulls have left themselves room for one max contract...

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Bears reacquire safety Chris Harris in trade with Panthers posted on 04/27/2010
In what seems to be a never-ending off-season for the Chicago Bears, Jerry Angelo brought a familiar face back to the Bears' secondary and gutted the Panther defense for another starter by trading for veteran strong safety Chris Harris. Harris was the odd man out three years ago in a crowded Chicago secondary and was dealt to the Carolina Panthers for a fifth round pick. Harris broke the news on his twitter account, saying goodbye to Carolina but later back-pedaled when he learned the trade wasn't "official" yet. It has since been finalized by the NFL. The Deal Chicago sent 5th year linebacker Jamar Williams to Carolina for sixth year safety Chris Harris, with whom the Bears immediately re-worked his existing contract. 

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Bears Draft Recap: Rounds 4-7 posted on 04/24/2010

With only one pick in the first two days of the NFL Draft, Jerry Angelo and the Chicago Bears made the most of their picks on day three... or did they?

Round 4, Pick 109: Corey Wootton, DE Northwestern

Going into day three, Wootton was deemed by ESPN's Mel Kiper and Todd McShay as one of the best talents left on the board. His stock fell precipitously after he tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus in the Alamo Bowl at the end of his fantastic junior year where he had 10 sacks and 42 tackles. He then changed his plans and returned to school for his senior season, where he accumulated 21 tackles and 4 sacks despite coming back from the serious injury.

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Bears take Florida safety Major Wright in third round posted on 04/23/2010

Following 74 picks, the Chicago Bears finally made their 2010 Draft debut by taking Florida Safety Major Wright in the third round Friday night. 

At 6'0 and 206 lbs, Wright ran a 4.44 40-time at the NFL combine but figures to be in play at the strong safety position. He racked 165 tackles and eight interceptions in his 41 games at Florida. He had been a target of Angelo's throughout the draft process and was the top safety left on the board. ESPN's Mel Kiper had Wright projected as a second-round talent.

It was pretty clear that defensive backfield was going to be the focus with Jerry Angelo's first pick and Wright will come in and likely compete for the starting strong safety position. Head coach Lovie Smith and Angelo addressed the media to discuss their pick, lauding Wright's takeaway ability and leadership qualities.

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Bears set to pick at 75, will they move up? posted on 04/23/2010

What will Jerry do? 

After their relaxing day off during round one of the draft, the Chicago Bears are expected to make their first pick later tonight at pick number 11 in the third round (75 overall).

I'll keep you updated on Twitter throughout the night as to where the Bears may go with their first pick, but if it's not a safety I will throw a fit. In that case I'll be at Halas Hall yelling from outside the war room.

There's been a lot of talk regarding Jerry Angelo moving up in the draft (possibly into the 2nd round) to pick a safety with more immediate impact. While I won't say it's impossible, it's highly unlikely. Angelo just doesn't have the ammo in terms of picks to move up, nor would any expendable asset from the roster net any pick that high. I'd rather Jerry just make his picks this year and provide valuable depth at key positions. After all, his best picks come in the later rounds. Either way, the Bears will officially be on the clock later tonight.

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