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Caleb Madness Bracket: Vote in our two Elite 8 matchups today!
We have reached the quarterfinals of our Caleb Madness bracket, where you, the Bears fan, determine Caleb Williams’ best play of the 2025 season. We have finished the voting in the round of 16 and have moved on to the Elite 8, where we have two matchups today to see our first two plays that […]
Pressure is on the Chicago Bears’ Draft Plans as Roster Holes Remain
With March coming to a close, the focus on the 2026 NFL Draft is in full swing. In less than four weeks, the Chicago Bears are slated to make seven selections, including four in the first 89 picks. Typically, teams approach free agency by addressing their big needs, which allows them to stay more “open” […]
The Bear’s Den, March 30, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Eagles agree to one-year deal with Joe Tryon-Shoyinka See ya. What to expect from the Bears at the NFL’s Annual Meeting Odd how much of “a thing” these meetings have become. PFF Names the Bears’ Best and Worst 2026 Free Agent Moves In case you care. Why Kalif Raymond Chose […]
Breaking Down Caleb Williams’ 2025 Season, Part III: On Target Rate
Series Roadmap Part 0: Inside the EvaluationPart I: Game GradesPart II: True Passer RatingYou are here ➡️ Part III: On-Target RatePart IV: 2024 → 2025 Growth, Coming April 1stPart V: 2025 In Conclusion, Coming April 5th What is On Target Rate, and why is it important? Pro Football Reference defines on target throws simply as […]
Devin Bush is a ‘legitimate impact player’
On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll is joined by Quincy Carrier, who covers the Cleveland Browns for cleveland.com. They discuss Devin Bush’s resurgence and how he’s turned his career around. They also discuss Jedrick Wills Jr.’s injury struggles in the NFL, why he could still have room to grow, and how Ben Johnson […]
Caleb Williams responds to Skip Bayless’ anti-Iceman stance
Professional troll Skip Bayless weighed in on the debate regarding Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ attempted trademark of the “Iceman” nickname on Friday, and it appears the young quarterback has something to say back. “I’m a Caleb Williams fan,” Bayless tweeted. “But I was a much bigger Iceman Gervin fan, and I’m offended Caleb and Co. […]
Chicago Bears fans expect a big 2026 from Colston Loveland
We asked you guys earlier this week to make your best guess for who will lead the 2026 Chicago Bears in receptions, and nearly half of you went with tight end Colston Loveland. Loveland led the Bears in catches as a rookie in 2025, and if he does it again, he’ll be the first Chicago […]
A three-round mock to fix the Bears’ defense in the 2026 NFL Draft
With their offense more or less locked in for 2026 (aside from some offensive line depth), the Chicago Bears look poised to use the majority of their top four picks in Rounds 1-3 on the defensive side of the ball. At least, that’s what you’d expect. (Aside from offensive tackle, it’s hard to think of […]
Do you think the Bears have a “big” move still to come this offseason?
Here’s our final question in this mini Chicago Bears free agency roundtable. Are you still holding out hope for a “big” move before the season starts? Jeff Berckes: Hope? Let me tell you something, my friend: Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane. It’s got no use on the inside. You’d […]
Caleb Madness Bracket: Elite 8 is Set!
Wanted to give everyone an update on the Caleb Madness Bracket: Selecting Caleb Williams best play of the 2025 season. We selected 16 plays and are having you, the Bears fan, vote for the best play of the year. There was voting on two matchups per day, Monday through Thursday of this week. Next week, […]
Chicago Bears’ Mock Draft Madness: Final Four
WCG’s March Madness Mock Draft Bracket challenge has moved into the semifinals. These are the final four choices of the mock drafts you liked best for the Chicago Bears. Defensive Line Semifinal (#3 vs #3) #3 Seed. Zion Young (ED, Missouri) + Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech) + Kamari Ramsey (SF, USC) + 2027 R2 […]
BChuk’s Backs: #7 Noah Whittington
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 […]
Which was your least favorite Chicago Bears 2026 Free Agency move?
I saw this topic over at Pro Football Focus and thought it would be interesting to share here to get your perspective, but also as a WCG roundtable for our writers. Before checking in on what we had to say, here’s what PFF gave for their least favorite Chicago Bears move of the 2026 free […]
The Bear’s Den, March 27, 2026
Ken’s Note: Yes, I know about the new bill proposed by some national politicians. It’s not linked here because we do not discuss politics in the Den. THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS George Gervin tries to block Caleb Williams from securing “Iceman” trademark Boo this man! George Gervin on Bears’ Caleb Williams: ‘Iceman’ nickname already […]
Bears’ Coby Bryant brings positional flexibility and a desire to be great
On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll is joined by Michael-Shawn Dugar, who covers the Seattle Seahawks for The Athletic, and they break down the newest Chicago Bears safety, Coby Bryant. They discuss his college career, the positional change in the pros, and what Bryant does best on the field. They also talk about […]
Caleb Madness Bracket: Vote on the day 4 matchups
We have reached the final day of first-round matchups in the Caleb Madness bracket, where you, the Bears fans, vote on Caleb’s best play of 2025. So far, we know that the Elite 8 matchups will feature Jahdae Walker’s game-tying catch against Green Bay and the Cole Kmet TD heave against the Rams. We will […]
2026 NFL Draft: Who’ll be left for the Bears after 1-24?
The 2026 NFL Draft is one month away, and with the Chicago Bears picking at 25 in the first round, it’s set up for a long wait for us Bears fans. On their latest Chicago Draft Room, Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante will break down what could happen before Chicago is on the clock. Which […]
Which was your favorite Chicago Bears 2026 Free Agency move?
I saw this topic on Pro Football Focus and thought it would be a fun one to share here to get your perspective in the comments, and also as a WCG roundtable for our writers. Before checking in on what we had to say, here’s what PFF gave for their favorite Chicago Bears move of […]
The Bear’s Den, March 26, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS As Ohio State star Kayden McDonald prepares to visit Bears, he says, ‘I’m their No. 1 guy’ He doesn’t lack for confidence, at least. Bears, trains could transform NWI; Hammond, Michigan City mayors discuss development Illinois is about to lose the Bears unless they stop messing around. Bears General Manager […]
Cronin: Bears should have signed an Edge
The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! As the Bears have largely finished up free agency and have pivoted their focus to the NFL Draft, we talk about it with ESPN’s Courtney Cronin! Courtney joined the podcast to talk about what she thinks of the Bears’ signings in free agency, how the team looks for […]
How Clutch was Caleb Williams’ 2025?
The Chicago Bears’ 2025 season will always be remembered for the team’s ability to come back and snatch a victory from the jaws of defeat, and at the center of most of those Cardiac Bears’ comebacks was the Iceman, Caleb Williams. Six regular-season game-winning drives and a seventh in the Wild Card round of the […]
Caleb Madness Bracket: Vote on day 3 matchups
Four match-ups are in the books, and we now know two of our Elite 8 matchups. The Jahdae Walker game-tying catch against the Packers will square off against the Cole Kmet game-tying heave against the Rams. In the other elite 8 matchup, the Luther Burden Flea Flicker will square off against the DJ Moore touchdown […]
Breaking Down Caleb Williams’ 2025 Season, Part II: True Passer Rating
Series Roadmap Part 0: Inside the EvaluationPart I: Game GradesYou are here ➡️ Part II: True Passer RatingPart III: On-Target Rate, Coming March 28thPart IV: 2024 → 2025 Growth, Coming April 1stPart V: 2025 In Conclusion, Coming April 4th A (semi) brief explanation of TPR The True Passer Rating, or TPR, is a custom metric […]
Breaking Down Caleb Williams’ 2025 Season, Part II: True Passer Rating
Series Roadmap Part 0: Inside the EvaluationPart I: Game GradesYou are here ➡️ Part II: True Passer RatingPart III: On-Target Rate, Coming March 28thPart IV: 2024 → 2025 Growth, Coming April 1stPart V: 2025 In Conclusion, Coming April 4th A (semi) brief explanation of TPR The True Passer Rating, or TPR, is a custom metric […]
2026 Bears mock draft: Making picks after first wave of free agency
We’re a few weeks into the 2026 NFL free agency period, and most of the top free agents are off the market. There remain several starting-caliber talents available, but as far as long-term solutions go, you’re unlikely to find any this late in the process. With that said, the next big event in the Bears’ […]
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