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Burress Interested in Bears

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Burress, who hasn't played since August 2008, served nearly two years for carrying an unlicensed gun after accidentally shooting himself in the thigh in a New York nightclub.

"Oh without question, without a doubt (the Bears are among his top three choices)," Burress said on "The Carmen, Jurko & Harry Show" on ESPN 1000. "My decision making is going to come down to what I said, playing with an elite quarterback, playing with a running game, playing with a great tight end, and Greg Olsen is already that guy, in my estimation he'll be a Pro Bowler this season.

"That's the same situation I went into when I made my decision to go to New York (to play with the Giants), and it's a pretty similar situation."

Burress praised Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte.

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