Devin Thomas

Michigan State RB Le'Veon Bell fills need on ground for Steelers

2013-04-28 02:44:02

It's pass, pass, pass and sprinkle in a run for many in the NFL, but the Pittsburgh Steelers still believe in the physical ground game that has served them so well over the decades. And that's why last season's total of 1,537 yards rushing -- 26th out...

Bears' Campbell a leader who can throw deep

2012-11-17 13:39:00

The pressure mounted. The game was on the line. A struggling Raiders franchise wasn't accustomed to the drama, not after losing 13 consecutive games to the division-rival Chargers. But something was different when the teams met in the fifth game of the...

Tice developing new identity

2012-09-08 14:14:00

Mike Tice probably is more popular than any offensive coordinator in Bears history. Of course that could change Sunday on the Bears' first possession against the Colts, which also will be Tice's first chance in the job. Though the Bears don't have a...

Toub and Hester give Bears huge plus on special teams

2012-07-22 19:20:00

13th in a 14-part series leading up to the start of Bears training camp. None of Dave Toub's NFL peers were about to take any pity on the Bears special teams coordinator last season. But you can make a case it was the most challenging year Toub has been...

Scoreboard: August 7

2012-08-07 01:05:28

TODAY AMATEUR BASEBALL Class B Tournament at Mitchell Alexandria vs. Lake Norden Lakers, 6 p.m. Canova-Howard vs. Tabor, 8 p.m. SOFTBALL Men's 12-Inch Slow Pitch at South Complex 6:30 p.m. - Rea Hybrids vs. Frederick (A); Claremont Honkers...

Smith sees mostly blue sky

2012-03-28 18:21:00

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Sunshine has not been difficult to find at the oceanfront site of the NFL meetings, but Lovie Smith brought more of it Wednesday in a breakfast with the media. The Bears coach was particularly optimistic about the addition of...

Readers Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag

2012-05-16 12:46:00

If Brandon Marshall is cleared of charges in New York, can Roger Goodell still suspend him? Ray Gliwa I think you can stop worrying about Marshall not being available for the season opener because of a suspension. I have been told it is unlikely Marshall...

Smith says addition of Marshall, Bush will improve Bears

2012-03-29 00:00:00

Sunshine has not been difficult to find at the oceanfront site of the NFL owners meetings, but Lovie Smith brought more of it Wednesday in a breakfast with the media. The Bears coach was particularly optimistic about the addition of wide receiver Brandon...

Five on Five: Friday's questions for you

2012-03-19 17:53:00

Leave your answers in the comment section. You might score an invite to appear in RedEye. 1. Welcome wide receiver Devin Thomas to the Bears. 2. If you could go running with a Chicago sports figure, whom would it be? 3. What about the Final Four...

Scoreboard -- March 28, 2012

2012-03-29 01:05:32

TV SPORTS Major League Baseball--Tampa Bay Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Noon (ESPN) Tennis--ATP World Tour-WTA, Sony Ericsson Open, Noon and 6 p.m. (ESPN2) Men's College Basketball--National Invitation Tournament, Championship Game, Stanford vs....

It seems Emery knows what he's doing

2012-04-21 14:06:00

My advice for Phil Emery days before running his first NFL draft as Bears general manager is to address the receiver issue before anything else. The receiver on Emery's telephone, that is. Make sure it works and everybody in the draft room knows who's...

Ravens quick hits

2012-03-23 04:05:00

I don’t get the sense that anything is imminent, but the Ravens have been having ongoing conversations with Joe Flacco’s agent, Joe Linta, about a contract extension for the quarterback. Linta and Ravens vice president of football...

Giants defensive tackle Osi Umenyiora (72) and defensive back Devin Thomas , holding the Lombardi Trophy, celebrate after winning Super Bowl XVLI over the New England Patriots , 21-17, on Sunday in Indianapolis.

2012-02-05 19:29:00

The Giants' Devin Thomas recovers a fumbled punt return as the 49ers ' Chris Culliver arrives too late in overtime of the NFC championship game on Sunday at Candlestick Park.

2012-01-22 00:00:00

49ers kick returner Kyle Williams fumbles in overtime as the Giants' Devin Thomas is ready to recover on Sunday at Candlestick Park.

2012-01-22 00:00:00