Bio - 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. His 42 sack yards were tied for second of NFL defensive tackles, and Melton also added 16 tackles and 4 tackles for loss. Over 31 career games (15 starts) he has 9.5 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, 33 tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. After spending 2009 on the injured reserve, Melton played in all 16 games of 2010 as a reserve defensive lineman and earned 17 tackles (9 solo) and 2.5 sacks.
Lou's Call – Melton could become a rich man if he plays as well or better than he did in 2011. Melton's a free agent after the 2011 season. Last season was his first as a starter and he made an impact racking up 7 sacks which was 3rd best amongst tackles in the NFL. Melton though needs to improve against the run and I believe he will with a full season as a starter under his belt. Lovie Smith absolutely loves Melton's athletic ability so don't be surprised if you see him returning kicks as well, yes, at 6-3, 295 lbs.
Tom's Take – Melton is as athletic as any defensive tackle in the league and should continue to make strides as a pass rusher. He will get over powered at times and needs to be very disciplined with his responsibilities. Opposing guards and centers struggle with how agile he is.
Dionne's View – One of the most important members of the Defense. If he keeps the pressure on the pass rush, teams will have to account for him and maybe Peppers avoids the double team. Win- Win. He's in a contract year, so I expect he performs accordingly.
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 – Melton could become a rich man if he plays as well or better than he did in 2011. Melton's a free agent after the 2011 season. Last season was his first as a starter and he made an impact racking up 7 sacks which was 3rd best amongst tackles in the NFL. Melton though needs to improve against the run and I believe he will with a full season as a starter under his belt. Lovie Smith absolutely loves Melton's athletic ability so don't be surprised if you see him returning kicks as well, yes, at 6-3, 295 lbs.
Tom's Take – Melton is as athletic as any defensive tackle in the league and should continue to make strides as a pass rusher. He will get over powered at times and needs to be very disciplined with his responsibilities. Opposing guards and centers struggle with how agile he is.
Dionne's View – One of the most important members of the Defense. If he keeps the pressure on the pass rush, teams will have to account for him and maybe Peppers avoids the double team. Win- Win. He's in a contract year, so I expect he performs accordingly.
