Bio - 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. Steltz is also credited with 37 special team stops. In the 2011 season, he recorded career highs in tackles (48). TFLs (3), PBUs (1) and sacks (1), finishing fourth on the team with 12 special teams tackles (the second most in his career; he had 13 in 2008).
Lou's Call – Steltz is a good guy who finally stepped up the final month of last season. He isn't the most athletic defensive back but he has great anticipation skills and played well in 4 starts to end last season. He's a solid insurance policy should Wright or Conte go down.
Tom's Take – Steltz provides depth at safety and should be part of the special teams core. Steady, not spectacular, Steltz has made improvement year to year.
Dionne's View – Smart player and he works hard. This is why the Bears have kept him around. Need big things from him if he's going to earn playing time at Strong Safety. He will stick around if he again makes a difference on special teams.
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 – Steltz is a good guy who finally stepped up the final month of last season. He isn't the most athletic defensive back but he has great anticipation skills and played well in 4 starts to end last season. He's a solid insurance policy should Wright or Conte go down.
Tom's Take – Steltz provides depth at safety and should be part of the special teams core. Steady, not spectacular, Steltz has made improvement year to year.
Dionne's View – Smart player and he works hard. This is why the Bears have kept him around. Need big things from him if he's going to earn playing time at Strong Safety. He will stick around if he again makes a difference on special teams. 
