Bio - Entering his 8th season with the Bears, Garza is a team captain and a stalwart on the offensive line, starting in 101 out of 110 games played. In 2011, he was a key component in helping the Bears pass the 2,000 yard rushing mark (2,015) for only the second time in 21 years, while also averaging 4.4 yards per carry (highest team total since 1990). Garza was also instrumental in the success of his team's rusher, blocking for a 1,000 yard rusher in five different seasons. Throughout his NFL career, he's made starts at each of the interior offensive line sports in 132-162 career games. His consistency and reliability on the offensive line will prove to be valuable to the Bears offense in 2012.
Lou's Call – unsung hero on this team. Anyone miss Olin Kreutz in 2010? All Garza does is go out, do his job, and keeps his mouth shut. He made the move to center and because of his work ethic and way he goes about his job, instantly became the new leader of the guys upfront. He hadn't played a game at center in 6 years before the 2011 season but because he's one of the smarter guys you'll ever meet, he picked the position back up with ease. Garza is the oldest guy on the offensive line and gives true definition to the word, ANCHOR of the offensive line.
Tom's Take – Garza is a reliable veteran who gives this line a stable anchor. He has done a nice job transitioning from guard to center. I have no worries with Garza. He will once again do his job well.
Dionne's View – Reliable, consistent – words you want to use for your center. He plays his role to perfection and is respected in the locker room. Priceless!!
Friday, August 17 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-17 12:00:47 GMT
During his four seasons with Chicago, Steltz has appeared in 48 games and started in seven. He has recorded 71 career tackles (43 solo), one interception, one PBU, one sack, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 TFLs.
During his four seasons with Chicago, Steltz has appeared in 48 games and started in seven. He has recorded 71 career tackles (43 solo), one interception, one PBU, one sack, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 TFLs.
Friday, August 17 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-17 12:00:47 GMT
Peppers enters his 3rd season with the Bears as a seven-time Pro Bowler and ranks 3rd in the NFL in sacks, 4th in forced fumbles and first of all defensive linemen in interceptions.
Peppers enters his third season with the Bears as a seven-time Pro Bowlers and ranks third in the NFL in sacks (100), fourth in forced fumbles (36), and first of all defensive linemen in interceptions (8) over his career.
Thursday, August 16 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-08-16 14:55:08 GMT
Melton started on the Bears defensive line during his third season, gathering seven sacks (which tied for third in NFL among defensive tackles and first in the NFC.
Melton started on the Bears defensive line during his third season, gathering seven sacks (which tied for third in NFL among defensive tackles and first in the NFC) in what would be an outstanding season.
Thursday, August 16 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-16 12:00:59 GMT
As a rookie, Conte started in nine of the 14 games he played until being put on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. In those 14 games Conte tallied 47 tackles, 23 three of them unassisted.
As a rookie, Conte started in nine of the 14 games he played until being put on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. In those 14 games Conte tallied 47 tackles, 23 three of them unassisted.
Wednesday, August 15 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-15 12:00:40 GMT
A versatile lineman who has started at both guard and center, Spencer was named to the Pro Football Weekly all-rookie team in 2005 after helping block for Shaun Alexander's 1,000 yard rushing season.
A versatile lineman who has started at both guard and center, Spencer was named to the Pro Football Weekly all-rookie team in 2005 after helping block for Shaun Alexander's 1,000 yard rushing season.
Tuesday, August 14 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-14 12:00:24 GMT
Toeaina, whose entire career has been with the Bears thus far, has notched 60 tackles (35 solo), 2.0 sacks, 3 PBUs, 2 TFLs, and 1 fumble recovery since his signing in 2007.
Toeaina, whose entire career has been with the Bears thus far, has notched 60 tackles (35 solo), 2.0 sacks, 3 PBUs, 2 TFLs, and 1 fumble recovery since his signing in 2007.
Thursday, August 9 2012 7:30 PM EDT2012-08-09 23:30:24 GMT
Jay is beginning his 4th season as Bears quarterback after being traded from the Denver Broncos in 2009. Cutler had started 41 games in his 3 previous seasons with the Bears.
Jay is beginning his 4th season as Bears quarterback after being traded from the Denver Broncos in 2009. Cutler had started 41 games in his 3 previous seasons with the Bears.
Wednesday, August 8 2012 12:30 PM EDT2012-08-08 16:30:36 GMT
Tillman, a Pro Bowler in 2011, has spent his career with the Bears and leads the Bears with 30 interceptions since 2003 (26 over the past seven seasons).
Tillman, a Pro Bowler in 2011, has spent his career with the Bears and leads the Bears with 30 interceptions since 2003 (26 over the past seven seasons).
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Lou's Call – unsung hero on this team. Anyone miss Olin Kreutz in 2010? All Garza does is go out, do his job, and keeps his mouth shut. He made the move to center and because of his work ethic and way he goes about his job, instantly became the new leader of the guys upfront. He hadn't played a game at center in 6 years before the 2011 season but because he's one of the smarter guys you'll ever meet, he picked the position back up with ease. Garza is the oldest guy on the offensive line and gives true definition to the word, ANCHOR of the offensive line.
Tom's Take – Garza is a reliable veteran who gives this line a stable anchor. He has done a nice job transitioning from guard to center. I have no worries with Garza. He will once again do his job well.
Dionne's View – Reliable, consistent – words you want to use for your center. He plays his role to perfection and is respected in the locker room. Priceless!!
