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Posted: Wednesday, 30 January 2008 6:38AM

Jan. 30th - COMING UP

Jeff Joniak Reporting

Old faces in new places still interesting to talk to here in Phoenix. Giants cornerback R.W. McQuarters who admits he was wrong in his approach to Bears head coach Lovie Smith in 2004...an approach that ultimately led to R.W.'s release and a stay in Detroit, before joining the Giants in 2006. Former Bears linebacker Rosevelt Colvin did not make the trip with the Patriots. He's missing his second Super Bowl after a season ending leg fracture.

I visited with former Bears assistant and current New England running backs coach Ivan Fears, and former Bears tight ends coach Pat Flaherty, who is nearly five years removed from colon cancer. Brother Rice high school star and University of Illinois offensive lineman Dave Diehl and Chicago's Rodney Harrison of the Patriots discuss their Windy City connections.

Ran into former Bears second rounder Russell Davis, who was released after his rookie season in 1999 only to extend his career into Arizona, Seattle, and now the Giants. He admits busting out with the Bears saved his career.

I'll have some of their comments posted later today.

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July 25, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Tillman Reports
TILLMAN REPORTS
Bears cornerback Charles Tillman reported to camp late Thursday afternoon after getting a two-day excused absence from head coach Lovie Smith.

July 23, 2008 - Bears Training Camp - Hester Holds Out
Hester Holds Out
Two time pro-bowler Devin Hester did not report to Bears training camp and was absent from the first practice.

July 23rd, 2008 - Bears Training Camp - WILLIAMS AGREES TO TERMS
WILLIAMS AGREES TO TERMS
First round draft choice Chris Williams agreed to a five-year contract this afternoon, so there will be no hold out by the rookie out of Vanderbilt. The deal is reportedly worth $16.0M with about $10.0M in guarenteed money. He is expected to practice this afternoon.

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IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK
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Two time pro-bowler Devin Hester did not report at Bears training camp Tuesday and is offically holding out for a bigger contract.

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The Chicago Bears signed defensive tackle Tommie Harris to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2012 season.

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