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During his time as general manager of the Bears, Ryan Poles has shown a penchant for adding players from the Chicagoland area. Rookie additions like Jack Sanborn, Kiran Amegadjie, and Doug Kramer have all hailed from the surrounding Chicago area. Poles has signed veterans from the region like T.J. Edwards and Robert Tonyan. Should the […]
On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Sylvia of Rocky Top Insider to chat about the Tennessee Volunteers’ prospects available in this draft. Several defensive players are mocked or linked to the Bears, including both corners Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood. They also discuss EDGE Joshua Jospehs and a couple […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is now under a week away. Much of the discussion has been around the first round that takes place on Thursday, seeing as though the consensus top prospects figure to have their names called that day. However, don’t forget that there are two more days of the draft, While a lot […]
The Bears’ plans for the 2026 NFL Draft might have just gotten very interesting, and it’s not just about whom they might use their upcoming selections on. Sources from the New York Giants camp have begun reporting that All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence wants out of New York, period, as the team seems unwilling to […]
As we do every year, we take a look at the Bears’ first-round pick and the different positions the team needs, and what would make sense for the team to do. As a reminder, I will go through multiple positional cases for the 25th pick, making the case does not necessarily mean I believe this […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Could George Gumbs Jr. — a Chicago native and former NIU walk-on — hear his name called at the NFL draft? Tribune Paywall. Indiana Toll Road allowed to increase tolls for possible Bears stadium Tribune Paywall. Chicago Bears Q&A: Odds they pick a left tackle at No. 25? Is Keldric […]
The NFL announced that all 32 teams will have players announcing their selections on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft next Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was among those who revealed the list on Thursday. Some teams will be represented by current players, but a majority of teams will be represented by legendary players from […]
Bears News: The Love of the Bear Colston Loveland arrived in the NFL as a top-10 pick with a long learning curve ahead of him. Eight months later, he left his rookie season as the most talked-about tight end in dynasty fantasy football. The Bears selected Loveland 10th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft out [...]
As we do every year, we take a look at the Bears’ first-round pick and the different positions the team needs, and what would make sense for the team to do. As a reminder, I will go through multiple positional cases for the 25th pick, making the case does not necessarily mean I believe this […]
The DBN Community NFL Mock Draft is nearing the end of the first round, but this really does seem like a stacked first round this year as big names continue to come off the board late. We are releasing four picks at a time in one post to give you more substance to digest how […]
Continuing this series, where I highlight my top ten favorite running backs from the upcoming NFL draft class, the current or former pro they remind me of most, and whether I see them as a fit for Ben Johnson’s offense this season for the Chicago Bears. Remember, these are NOT fantasy rankings or even who I think will […]
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. dropped his final mock draft before the real deal kicks off next Thursday, and in this one, he’s mocking it a bit differently than his previous drafts. Normally, he mocks it like he would mock it for each team, but for his latest two-rounder (version 4.0), he’s basing all his predictions […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS NFL stadium committee will meet after the draft for an update on the Bears’ situation NFL owners want to hear more about where things stand with the Bears getting a new stadium. Bears 2026 NFL Draft: Why This Clemson Defensive Lineman is a Risky Prospect Clemson’s Peter Woods offers explosive […]
Yesterday, long-time NFL coach Dave McGinnis passed away at the age of 74. His first job in the NFL was as the Bears’ linebackers coach from 1986 through 1995, working under head coaches Mike Ditka and Dave Wannstedt. Earlier today, Bears’ Chairman George McCaskey issued a statement. “Dave was a man of principle and unquestioned […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears 2025 Draft Pick with Most to Prove this Season: DL Shemar Turner Turner is one of several with things to prove. Bears 2026 Three-Round NFL Mock Draft: Ryan Poles Upgrades the Trenches More mock action from Nicholas Moreano Chicago Bears Take a Gamble in Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is now a little under two weeks away. It’s a unique draft for the Bears in that they finally have a late first-round pick, a testament to how successful their 2025 season was. There’s plenty of great talent to be had near the end of each round, but it makes predicting […]
Despite their success last season, the Chicago Bears remained owned by the Detroit Lions in 2025, losing to their rival twice during the regular season. With a wildly successful season under first-time head coach Ben Johnson, they’re hoping to take their franchise to another level and get out from under the thumb of the Lions. […]
This was a close one! Earlier this week, we asked you guys to vote on who you think will be the Chicago Bears sack leader in 2026, and just one percentage point separated defensive ends Montez Sweat and Austin Booker. Sweat has led the Bears in sacks all three years he’s been in the Windy […]
The Chicago Bears have some obvious roster holes. The pass rush has been discussed ad nauseam since the season ended. Same with bettering the run defense. Actually, improving all three levels of the defense has been on most fans’ minds this offseason. The Bears signed a safety, a linebacker, and a defensive tackle in free […]
After the Bears’ trade of wide receiver DJ Moore to the Bills, they now have two second-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. If there’s any year to have multiple selections in Round 2, this might be the year to do it. In my evaluations, I firmly believe the best value of this class comes […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Braxton Jones Aims to Become ‘Frontrunner’ for Bears’ left tackle position Good for him, sounds like he’s working his tail off. I approve. Why Caleb Williams Has Been Primed for Success Ever Since College Just go back and watch the highlights of the game at Oklahoma where Caleb replaced Spencer […]
On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Helmkamp, who covers both the NFL Draft and the Buffalo Bills, but is also a big Oregon Ducks fan. Before getting into the top Ducks who are available in the draft, they start out discussing the newest Bears safety, Cam Lewis, his role […]
Okay, fine, I’ll admit it. That headline is a bit sensationalized and clickbaity. I need to play the page-view game from time to time to get more eyes on all the fantastic offseason work our team here at Windy City Gridiron is doing. Ken’s Den is a must every day. We had dueling Dexter Lawrence […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Former Bears great Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE after death RIP Mongo. Bears 2026 NFL Mock Draft Reaction: Chicago Upgrades the Offensive Line Moreano back again with another mock. Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze Can Become More Effective in Bears Offense In Ben, Caleb and Rome we trust. ESPN Has Bears […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It feels like there’s another piece or two coming on the Chicago Bears’ defensive line. After […]