LAKE FOREST – The Bears have hired Tim Holt as their offensive line coach.

CHICAGO – Jay Cutler was at his best in 2008 with the Denver Broncos.

Sure, the Super Bowl would be 100 million times better if the Bears were playing.

DALLAS (AP) – A federal judge in Dallas has scheduled former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd's trial on drug distribution charges for April 2.

If you were hoping new Bears general manager Phil Emery's introductory news conference would provide a reason to get excited, well, sorry.

LAKE FOREST – On paper, Phil Emery is the Bears’ top football decision-maker.

The Bears offered Phil Emery his first job in the NFL more than 14 years ago.

In football terms, the Bears’ decision to hire Phil Emery as general manager Saturday represented a run up the middle instead of a deep pass down the sideline.

Will be introduced Monday at 2 p.m.

CHICAGO – Efforts to raise awareness about concussion dangers are getting a boost from a collection of former NFL players.

The Bears kicked off their second round of interviews Thursday as their search for a general manager has dwindled to two finalists.

LAKE FOREST – The Chicago Bears say they will bring back Kansas City college scouting director Phil Emery and New England pro personnel director Jason Licht for second interviews for their general manager job this week.

LAKE FOREST – Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery has interviewed for the Bears’ general manager job.

LAKE FOREST (AP)  – The Chicago Bears say running back Matt Forte is cleared to play in the Pro Bowl after passing a physical.

LAKE FOREST (AP) – Chicago Bears director of player personnel Tim Ruskell has interviewed for the team's general manager job.

CHICAGO – The Bears will have plenty of problems to address during the offseason, but their special-teams unit will remain in capable hands.

The Bears moved forward Monday in their search for a general manager.

CHICAGO – The Bears have scheduled interviews with four candidates outside of the organization in their search for Jerry Angelo’s replacement as general manager.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) – Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher is heading to his third consecutive Pro Bowl, replacing an injured Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears.

The Bears took a gamble two seasons ago when they named polarizing play-caller Mike Martz as their offensive coordinator.