on giving http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-devin-hester-jersey , and it will be until the San Francisco 49ers come to a decision of what to do with the 36-year old kicker. Chicago Bears fans were hoping..." Latest NewsNewsNotesRobbie Gould explains his play “closer to my family” quoteNew,22commentsCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Robbie Gould explains his play “closer to my family” quoteTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Kena Krutsinger/Getty ImagesThis Robbie Gould saga is the gift that keeps on giving, and it will be until the San Francisco 49ers come to a decision of what to do with the 36-year old kicker. Chicago Bears fans were hoping for a reunion with the player that kicked at Soldier Field for eleven years, but unless San Francisco agrees to a trade, that isn’t going to happen. Gould may still have his options open as to where he’ll be kicking in 2019, but it’s the ‘Niners that hold all the cards as they placed the franchise tag on him back in February. Monday (July 15) is the deadline to work out a long term deal between the two sides, and if that deadline passes the 49ers still hold his rights. The reality is that Gould’s options are limited. He could wait and report to San Francisco for their week 1 game and then start earning his $5 million franchised contract, or he could make a prorated chunk of the deal by waiting all the way to week 10. His final option is sitting out the entire 2019 season, but that doesn’t benefit anyone. It’s no secret that Gould has maintained his Chicago residency for him and his family after Bears’ general manager Ryan Pace released him before the 2016 season, and Gould has been very adamant about keeping his family local since that time. And even though he’s been alluding to playing for the Bears with several social media posts, he finally clarified his situation about specifically playing in Chicago. “I never said I want to go back there,” Gould said via the Mercury News. “I just said I want to be closer to my family. That doesn’t necessarily mean (the Bears).”That could mean any Midwestern city close enough for frequent commutes could be in play. Even the city to the north, which he specifically identified in his interview.“My favorite place is Green Bay Womens Danny Trevathan Jersey ,” Gould said. “There’s something to the history of going there, and walking through the single-file tunnel. I’ve played really well there. It’s a comfort thing.”The Packers kicking situation is currently being handled by 34-year old Mason Crosby, who has a 2019 cap hit of $4,850,000, with a dead cap hit of $1,250,000 if released, but I can’t see them letting their long time kicker go. I have a feeling him being vague about his desire to play in Chicago is just him being smart about not wanting to show his cards to the 49ers, but him wanting to get away from California is very real. Since he’s technically under contract, the Bears can’t have any discussions with Gould or his people, but I have a feeling Pace would be interested in swinging a trade if the price is right. Are you guys still holding out hope that Gould comes back to Chicago? The Bears picked Javon Wims in the 7th round of the 2018 draft. Who will they take with their two #7 picks this year, or will Ryan Pace trade?"Being who you thought we were since 2005!Log In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBearsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsThe Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansBreaking News:The Bears' 2019 Draft class is complete!脳The Bear’s Den Cody Whitehair Jersey , February 26, 2018New,156commentsThe Bears picked Javon Wims in the 7th round of the 2018 draft. Who will they take with their two #7 picks this year, or will Ryan Pace trade?CSTShareTweetShareShareThe Bear’s Den, February 26, 2018Future Chicago Bears and former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Javon Wims catches a pass during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsBEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!BEARRRSSSSWood: Building a Measurable Profile for the Andy Reid/Matt Nagy Running Back - Da Bears Blog - I want to cut through the noise to see if I can figure out which numbers matter when it comes to running backs for Chicago’s offense. This is a variation of the offense Andy Reid runs in Kansas City, so I looked at the Combine stats of all the running backs the Chiefs have acquired since Reid showed up in 2012 to see if there were any trends. 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What are a few questions we're interested to hear him answer?Ellis: Do any of these free agent kickers make sense for the Bears? - NBC Sports Chicago - Who's out there?Mayer: Pace excited about Roquan Smith’s future - ChicagoBears.com - After inside linebacker Roquan Smith’s impressive rookie season, Bears general manager Ryan Pace isn’t placing any limits on the talented 2018 first-round draft pick.Mayer: Ex-Bears Fuller, Gardocki to be honored - ChicagoBears.com - Former Bears Steve Fuller and Chris Gardocki will be inducted into two different South Carolina sports Hall of Fames this spring.Mayer: Only two Bears among top 101 free agents - ChicagoBears.com - With 21 of 22 starters under contract, the Bears have only two players on an NFL.com list of the league’s top 101 free agents-to-be: defensive backs Bryce Callahan (No. 34) and Adrian Amos (No. 41).Finley: Could Bears solve kicking woes in draft? ‘I’ve seen it crash and burn’ - Sun Times - Don’t count on the draft alone to solve the Bears’ kicking woes.POLISH SAUSAGEPanucci: “Survey says, 鈥?#8221; TWT - Let’s talk Combine - Our Turf Football - OTFB’s reporter, Liz Panucci, is interested in learning your thoughts on the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. 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Year 2 may look different. The Bears made the playoffs with Mack leading their defense, while the Raiders were one of the worst teams in the NFL last season. Ken's Note: The Raiders have no pass rush, the Bears have the best pass rush. The Bears have Matt Nagy, Coach of the Year, and the Raiders have Jon Gruden, who's... well... an idiot.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRONWho is your least favorite player that isn’t a Packer? - Windy City Gridiron - Check out our latest WCG Chicago Bears offseason discussion topic.Schmitz: Bear With Me - The Bearscars (With Jeff Berckes!) - Windy City Gridiron - On this episode Bobby Massie Jersey , Bears over Beers host Jeff Berkes joins Robert S. to hand out end of season awards. Who is the MVBear? Who was the Most Surprising Player? Will Jay Cutler pass the "Best Hair" torch? 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