Vikings think Ponder will make great progress
MANKATO, Minn. — After losing 11 straight games to NFC North opponents, the Vikings' view of the division might be similar to an ant's view of a Redwood forest. But,...
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Going camping with Dan Pompei
The Tribune's Dan Pompei is getting an early look at select NFL teams. 2011: 3-13, last place in NFC North. Key additions: Cornerback Zack Bowman, tight end John Carlson, cornerback...
Readers’ Q&A: Dan Pompei’s Bears mailbag
I mentioned the other day on Twitter that I thought Brandon Marshall easily was the Chicago Bears' most talented offensive skill position player I've seen since Walter Payton. That drew...
Readers’ Q&A: Dan Pompei’s Bears mailbag
I mentioned the other day on Twitter that I thought Brandon Marshall easily was the Chicago Bears' most talented offensive skill position player I've seen since Walter Payton. That drew...
Vikings putting stock in Notre Dame products
MANKATO, Minn.--Maybe they should put a golden dome on the Vikings' new stadium. The Vikings have five players from Notre Dame who figure to stick on their roster. That means...
Bowman hoping to find fit with Vikings
MANKATO, Minn. -- When the Chicago Bears closed a door on Zack Bowman last winter, the Minnesota Vikings opened one. They were glad to sign a player they had seen...
Singletary hopes Urlacher finishes career with Bears
MANKATO, Minn. — Count former Bears middle linebacker Mike Singletary among those who is hoping that current Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher finishes his career with the Bears. "When you...
Lock up Cutler, Urlacher – after the season
BOURBONNAIS — Brandon Marshall and Shea McClellin are not the only notable newcomers to the Bears' offensive and defensive meetings rooms. There is an elephant in the offensive meeting room...
Lock up Cutler, Urlacher – after the season
BOURBONNAIS — Brandon Marshall and Shea McClellin are not the only notable newcomers to the Bears' offensive and defensive meetings rooms. There is an elephant in the offensive meeting room...
Packers still class of NFC North
There is little doubt that, on paper, the Bears have a highly talented team. But how does their talent stack up against their competition? With that in mind, the Tribune...