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THE DAILY SPONGIE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT VIDEO SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears GM Ryan Poles must set aside attachment as he eyes potential upgrades to roster Don’t believe a word about strategy you hear out of any NFL front office until the draft is over. Not. One. Word. Halas Intrigue podcast: Combining the possibilities I see what […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 18 days ago | 3 reads
The mock-draft OG, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., just dropped his latest, a pre-NFL Combine version, and he’s basing his selections on what he’s hearing from executives, scouts, and coaches around the league. One thing most draft analysts agree on is that this is a good draft for a defensive lineman, and that’s what the Chicago […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 18 days ago | 2 reads
The Chicago Bears’ defense was decimated by injury, with linebackers and cornerbacks getting hit especially hard. The Bears were forced to start LB5 and LB6 in a game, and seven different corners started at least one game. The injuries at cornerback started in the offseason, they continued during the season, and it seemed like the […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 18 days ago | 5 reads
Ryan Poles spoke with the media at the NFL combine this morning and discussed several topics related to the Chicago Bears’ offseason. It was difficult to impossible to hear the questions put to the Bears’ general manager by journalists at the press conference, but his answers were broadcast. The first topic he addressed was Ian […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 18 days ago | 4 reads
Role: Tight Ends Coach Previous Role: Tight Ends Coach Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders Age: 40 The Raiders haven’t officially announced the return of Luke Steckel, but the Raiders TE coach has worked with OC Andrew Janocko with the Chicago Bears and his track record with tight end development certainly indicates a good fit with […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 18 days ago | 3 reads
Count ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler among those who have visions of Maxx Crosby in a Chicago Bears uniform. After all, he did just draw up a mock trade scenario in which the Bears shipped DJ Moore, this year’s first-round pick, and next year’s third for the dynamic Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher. Such a deal, […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 18 days ago | 3 reads
Before we get into boring things like “economics” and “geography” I want to be clear on two things: Of course, there are plenty of teams that play outside of the cities for which they are named, but that should not stop us. We should also note that Hammond, Indiana has a smaller population than Green […]
From Acme Packing Company | 18 days ago | 2 reads
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Four questions for Bears to answer this week at NFL Scouting Combine What are they? Click & find out I guess. Chicago Park District pushes $630M plan to revamp Soldier Field post-Bears They really, really have no clue at all. None. Chicago Bears stadium bill gets initial approval from Indiana […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 19 days ago | 5 reads
Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the Chicago Bears. When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 20 days ago | 2 reads
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Nahshon Wright: I’d love to stay in Chicago, had a great season because of how we played We’d love for him to say Column: Chicago Bears are headed to Indiana — for football, not politics. 6 topics for the NFL combine For the combine, of course. Arlington Heights? Hammond? Chicago […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 20 days ago | 4 reads
In training camp of 1968, the Bears’ brass decided that the team’s steady increase in Black players necessitated a new team captain who was Black. Three club leaders made the call to name veteran cornerback Bennie McRae a captain: team president and GM George “Mugs” Halas Jr., head coach Jim Dooley and Paul Patterson. And […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 20 days ago | 5 reads
Yesterday, the NFL shared the top ten plays of the Chicago Bears from last season, and because there was so much awesomeness to choose from, the NFL had to squeeze 13 plays into their Bears’ top 10. Today, the NFL social media team was back at it, but this time, they shared the top ten […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 21 days ago | 4 reads
The trade rumors surrounding Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby continue to fly, and ESPN recently conducted an interesting exercise on the topic. With Raiders beat writer Ryan McFadden playing the role of general manager John Spytek, four other ESPN writers submitted trade offers for Crosby, using the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 22 days ago | 2 reads
With the legal negotiation period quickly approaching, teams all around the league are gearing up to execute their offseason plans. For the first time in what feels like forever, the Chicago Bears aren’t viewed as one of the NFL’s top “buyers” after finishing 11-6 and earning their first postseason victory in 15 seasons. That said, […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 22 days ago | 4 reads
Newsflash: the Chicago Bears need help up front. *Gasps* How dare I say something so controversial? You’re right. No, but seriously: the Bears will very likely—like, almost 98% likelihood—pick a large, large human to join their team when they’re on the clock for No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. (Assuming they don’t […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 22 days ago | 2 reads
Role: Defensive Line Coach Previous Role: Defensive Run Game Coordinator & OLB Coach Previous Team: Tennessee Titans Age: 39 The Raiders officially announced the return of DL coach Travis Smith, who returned to Las Vegas after roughly 5 years away from the franchise with the Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans. Smith, who was slated to […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 23 days ago | 3 reads
The Chicago Bears’ defense is in need of some pass rush help, but there’s a real chance the linebacker corps receives the biggest makeover on the roster. One player has already been cut, another seems likely, and a third suffered a serious injury two months ago. Here’s how the Bears are currently set in their linebacker room. […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 23 days ago | 3 reads
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 23 days ago | 3 reads
One of the major sports stories of Thursday was that Indiana lawmakers unanimously approved an Indiana Senate Bill, by a vote of 24-0, for a planned proposal that paves the way for the Chicago Bears to potentially have a brand new domed stadium built near Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana. Wolf Lake is roughly 22 […]
From Stampede Blue | 23 days ago | 4 reads
The Bears released linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga on Thursday. The team made the announcement official in a tweet from their Communications Department. Ogbongbemiga signed with the Bears on a one-year deal in 2024, and he was extended on a two-year, $5 million contract in 2025. This past season, he played in eight games and started in […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 23 days ago | 4 reads
Indianapolis Colts need attention from state too – and city! Bears not moving to Hammond yet!
From KentSterling.com | 23 days ago | 10 reads
Travis Smith is no stranger to the Silver & Black. His NFL coaching career began with the Oakland variant in 2012 as a defensive assistant and continued on 10 years with his final season a 2021 campaign with the Las Vegas version. And after three seasons as the Chicago Bears defensive line coach (2022-24) and […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 23 days ago | 6 reads
Running the football is back, baby. Don’t just take my word for it, either. We know, of course, that the NFL has become a passer-oriented league as the rules have changed and quarterbacks have become even more important to team success. That, in turn, has led a lot of people to dismiss building offense around […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 23 days ago | 7 reads
A former Miami Dolphins 7th-round draft pick (237th overall) has decided to get into coaching. According to the Chicago Bears’ official site, Isaiah Ford will be joining Ben Johnson’s coaching staff for the 2026 NFL season. Ford, 30, played four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, catching 63 of 97 targets for 68 yards and 2 […]
From The Phinsider | 23 days ago | 4 reads
The Chicago Bears’ special teams had some big moments in 2026, with Josh Blackwell winning NFC Player of the Week after his block in Las Vegas, and Cairo Santos winning it following his three field goals and onside kick performance against the Packers. And who can forget Jake Moody walking off the Commanders or Devin Duvernay’s last-minute […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 24 days ago | 4 reads