Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Safety-turned-linebacker has knack for creating turnovers, pressuring QBIf Khaseem Greene can do for the Bears what he did for Rutgers, he soon will be in a group that includes Lance Briggs, Charles Tillman, Julius Peppers and Henry Melton.
Chicago Bears May 11, 2013
Windy City Gridiron Three Bears receive prestigious Piccolo Awards - Larry Mayer: Charles Tillman, Julius Peppers and Shea McClellin were presented with 2012 Brian Piccolo Awards during a ceremony Tuesday at Halas Hall. Bob LeGere: Remembering their own draft experiences. Peter King's TMQB - Looking ahead to the draft; reader mail. Follow WCG on Twitter; like us on Facebook (& click on 'Subscribed to'). Click for Chicago Bears Tickets for next season. Check out David "OSS" Taylor's CheekyMonkeyArt prints and shirts. ---------- Bearsss Peppers driven to continually improve - Larry Mayer: Julius Pepper...
Chicago Bears April 24, 2013Chicago Sun-Times As was clearly evident Tuesday at Halas Hall, neither cornerback Charles Tillman nor defensive end Julius Peppers is comfortable in the spotlight — on the field, off the field and especially behind a podium in a suit and tie giving an acceptance speech. But the Bears stars might want to get used to being the focus of attention. It’s a new world at Halas Hall. With Brian Urlacher around, Tillman and Peppers were complementary leaders on the Bears’ defense — Pro Bowl players who could lead mostly by example. Urlacher was...
Chicago Bears April 23, 2013Chicago Bears Blog | ESPN Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Cornerback Charles Tillman said Tuesday all of the Chicago Bears' offseason changes, including the failed contract negotiations with free agent middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, re-enforced the concept that no one is irreplaceable in the NFL. "(Urlacher) had a great career. I wish he was here, but it's a cutthroat business," Tillman said. "I mean, you saw Peyton Manning got cut, we didn't re-sign Brian ... ultimately no one is safe on one team forever.
Chicago Bears April 23, 2013
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1 hour agoPromo ArticleChicago Bears Blog | ESPN Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman, defensive end Julius Peppers and defensive end Shea McClellin were announced as the recipients of the Brian Piccolo Award during a press conference Tuesday at Halas Hall. Since 1970, Bears players have voted annually to select a teammate they feel best exemplifies the qualities of the late Brian Piccolo. The honor was originally given out to just a rookie player, but in 1992 the award was expanded to include a veteran as well.
Chicago Bears April 23, 2013Chicago Bears Blog | ESPN Chicago With their top four cornerbacks (Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Kelvin Hayden and Zack Bowman) signed only through 2013, the feeling is the Chicago Bears will look to select a cornerback during NFL Draft weekend. The question is when. The top of the draft is littered with talented cornerbacks who could fit the Bears' needs, including Florida State's Xavier Rhodes, Washington's Desmond Trufant, Mississippi State's Darius Slay and Johnthan Banks and Boise State's Jamar Taylor, a former teammate of the Bears 2012 first round draft choice Shea McClellin.
Chicago Bears April 23, 2013Chicago Sun-Times In making personnel decisions, Bears cornerback Charles Tillman would err on the side of experience. ‘‘I’m all about vets,’’ Tillman said, referring to the Bears’ decision to part ways with linebacker Brian Urlacher last week. ‘‘I like that Bill Belichick attitude. ‘‘But every GM does their own thing, and Phil [Emery] is doing what he feels is right. Hey, they don’t pay me to make those decisions. They pay me to play.’’ For more than a decade, Urlacher was the face of the Bears, continuing a proud lineage at middle lin...
Chicago Bears March 22, 2013Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Tribune's Bears columnist answers questions about life without Brian Urlacher, why the team hasn't signed Charles Tillman to an extension and J'Marcus Webb's psycheTribune's Bears columnist answers questions about life without Brian Urlacher, why the team hasn't signed Charles Tillman to an extension and J'Marcus Webb's psyche.
Chicago Bears March 21, 2013Inside the Bears | Chicago Sun-Times Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Tillman was surprised when he learned that Brian Urlacher's tenure with the team was over Wednesday evening. "I don't think anyone ever saw him playing for another team or not playing for the Bears," Tillman...
Chicago Bears March 20, 2013
Windy City Gridiron This is the final installment of our Roster Turnover series, if you missed any of the 13 parts you can click here to access the full storystream. Charles Tillman - Signed through 2013 - Tillman came through with another Pro Bowl performance in 2012, and there was a time there when he was actually being mentioned as a possible NFL defensive MVP. At this point in his career he's really accumulating Hall Of Fame type numbers. His 9 defensive touchdowns are the most in the long and storied history of the Chicago Bears. His 33 interceptions are within shouting distance of Gary Fencik's fran...
Chicago Bears February 26, 2013Chicago Bears Blog | ESPN Chicago ESPNChicago examines potential unrestricted free agents at positions of need for the Bears. With veterans Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings coming off Pro Bowl seasons, cornerback is one of the Bears' strengths heading into the 2013 season. Tillman, who turns 32 this month, is worth every penny of the $8 million ($7.950 million base salary, $50,000 workout bonus) he is scheduled to pocket next fall. In fact, the discussion should turn to whether Tillman deserves another contract extension sometime in the offseason.
Chicago Bears February 6, 2013
Windy City Gridiron The Bears may have been empty-handed after the season ended with no postseason, but that didn't mean individuals wouldn't get something. And after the NFL's Honors Ceremony, cornerback Charles Tillman left with the USAA Salute to Service Award. The USAA Salute to Service Award recognizes those who honor and support members of the military community. Tillman's father served 20 years in the Army. Tillman took an eight-day USO tour in Iraq and Kuwait in 2010, visiting Camp Victory, Camp Buehring and Joint Base Balad. During the Bears' bye week this year, he visited Fort Hood's Darnall Arm...
Chicago Bears February 2, 2013Inside the Bears | Chicago Sun-Times NEW ORLEANS -- With his teammates Matt Forte and Tim Jennings in the stands, Bears cornerback Charles Tillman received a special honor Saturday during the NFL Honors in New Orleans. Tillman was named the 2012 Salute to Service Award winner...
Chicago Bears February 2, 2013
Windy City Gridiron Be sure to chime in with your answers to our questions, and if you have anything NFL related you've been wondering about, throw it in a comment for all to see. 1) Pro Bowl, keep it or scrap it? 2) If Charles Tillman is elected to 2 or 3 more Pro Bowls, could the Hall Of Fame come calling? Keep in mind that in 10 seasons he has 33 interceptions, 37 forced fumbles, 11 fumble recoveries, and 9 defensive touchdowns. MORE: Is Charles Tillman a Prime Candidate for an Extension? 3) Do you think the Bears should stand pat at 20 or trade down in the draft and look to acquire more picks? M...
Chicago Bears January 28, 2013
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