Shea McClellin News

Bears first-round pick Kyle Long won't be able to practice during the current OTAs or next month's full-team mandatory minicamp because school is still in session at Oregon.

Oct 1, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during the first quarter at Cowboys Stadium.

The Bears defensive line got the job done in 2012. They were eighth in the league in sacks, and held opponents to 213.9 passing yards per game.

The Chicago Bears upgraded several key positions this offseason, but they still have holes and will need returning players to improve their play if they're going to take the next step and make the playoffs.

Former first-round pick Gabe Carimi is in the middle of one of the more intense position battles.

The Bears' sixth-round draft pick was spent on an athletic pass-rusher from Georgia.

Superstars get paid the big bucks for a reason. Since joining the Chicago Bears , defensive-end Julius Peppers has earned every penny of the mega deal they forked over three years ago.

May 11, 2012; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Shea McClellin warms up during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Looking forward to the NFL season is perfectly understandable from the viewpoint of the fans.

The Chicago Bears have made a number of additions to the roster following last seasons 10-6 team.

Dec 9, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije against the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome.

September 29, 2012; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Cornelius Washington in the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium.

Since the day he was introduced to the media, general manager Phil Emery has made it no secret that he wants impact players on his team.

Chicago Bears defensive end Corey Wootton "sang" the seventh inning stretch at the Cubs game on Tuesday night.

The debates have gone on for days. People have their opinions. Was this a good pick? Did they take this guy too early? Ultimately there is no way to answer those questions for at least the next two to three seasons.

November 3, 2012; Gainesville FL, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Jon Bostic high fives defensive lineman Dominique Easley prior to the game against the Missouri Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

When Bears GM Phil Emery uses a first-round pick on somebody you never even thought about, it's because he's been on that tip for a while, already.

The Bears had an eventful third day of the NFL draft. We're recapping the final day of the NFL Draft.

The Bears surprised a lot of experts by selecting offensive lineman Kyle Long with their 20th pick in the NFL Draft.

Lovie Smith wouldn't do it. Jerry Angelo couldn't do it. But Phil Emery is at least giving it a run.