Busy Week for Chicago Bears

It's been a VERY busy week at Halas Hall for the Chicago Bears so let's catch up.

To put insult onto injury of Cedric Benson's arrest, his court date is set for May 19th, which is the same day the Bears open up OTA's (Organized Team Activities). This means rookie running back Matt Forte will have the opportunity to run through drills as the starting running back. Not a good situation for Benson who threatens to lose significant playing time.

Matt Forte can run, pick up blocks, and contribute as a receiver, a complete package that represents the polar opposite of Benson. Even if Benson remains the starting running back, Forte will likely come in on third downs. It won't be long until Benson finds himself riding the bench.

The Bears released safety Adam Archuleta after a lackluster season. It appears he is still broken from his time in Washington and has lost the confidence to play the safety position. He left the secondary open to big plays and the Bears are better off moving on without him.

It was a great draft for the Bears except for the noticeable lack of a quarterback. The Bears have responded by signing undrafted rookies Caleb Hanie of Colorado State and Nick Hill of Southern Illinois. After letting Brian Griese go, one of the two players will become the third string quarterback. Mel Kiper has praised Hanie for having a strong arm and skills but has a tendency to force his throws. Hill is a local favorite and has received praise from Bears staff for his ability to master the playbook quickly. The Bears are also leaving themselves open to pick up a quarterback that could be released by another team.

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