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What is the top goal the Bears need to achieve in the NFL Draft?

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 […]

2026 Bears draft: Evaluating potential Round 2 options

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 […]

Potential Options at Defensive End for the Chicago Bears

Hello, Chicago Bears fans! Today, I continue my look at each position group from the perspective of what Dennis Allen has historically preferred in player characteristics at that position. We now turn our attention to the defensive end position. While Allen has tended to prefer lighter defensive tackles with speed, length, and disruptive characteristics, at […]

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The Bear’s Den, April 10, 2026

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS To be the next Russell Wilson (or better), Caleb Williams must build on 4th-quarter wizardry In case you need somebody who Caleb and Ben won’t be listening to telling them what Caleb “must” do. Why Dani Dennis-Sutton Fits the Bears’ Defense as a Day 2 Draft Target Nicholas Moreano spills […]

Caleb Williams Works Out With Bears Teammates At USC

Caleb Williams is at his old stomping grounds this week, and he brought some of his friends from Chicago along with him. The Chicago Bears QB has been seen working out at USC, and some videos made their way to social media that show fellow Bears players on the field with him. This includes WR […]

Chicago Bears Draft: Would Kadyn Proctor be a wise pick at 25?

On their latest Chicago Draft Room, Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante take a deep dive into Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor. Would the 6’7”, 352-pounder be a steal or a swing-and-miss if the Chicago Bears took him at 25? What about some other left tackle options in the first round? The fellas also discuss Dane […]

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BChuk’s Backs: #3 Jonah Coleman

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 […]

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2026 NFL Draft: Why Keldric Faulk is being underrated

One of the themes around the 2026 NFL Draft is that it will force teams to examine what traits they value and whether positional value or player grade takes priority. There are a number of polarizing players in this draft, and Auburn’s Keldric Faulk perfectly encapsulates the sorts of compromises that teams might find themselves […]

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Caleb’s Close-Up, Part 2: Where He Threw

In part one, we saw that Caleb was generally an above-average passer during the 2025 season. Today, we’re going to dive deeper into those stats to see if we can figure out how well he did throwing to different areas of the field. Sorting by Depth Let’s look at how frequently and effectively Williams targeted […]

The Bear’s Den, April 9, 2026

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 […]

NBC Ranks Bears’ Ben Johnson as the Worst Head Coach in the NFC North

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 […]

Guardian Cap 2.0 approved by the NFL

The NFL has mandated the use of the Guardian Cap (or one of their approved helmets) for practices for four seasons now, but during games, only a handful of players strap on the additional padding to their existing helmet. That could be changing as the League just approved a sleeker design with the Guardian Cap […]

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The Bear’s Den, April 8, 2026

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 […]

Chicago Bears Draft: A closer look at some Texas A&M prospects

Taylor Doll continues her Making Monsters’ NFL Draft series of podcasts with an interview with Tony Catalina, who covers Texas A&M for the Austin Statesman. They break down several Aggies prospects, including EDGE Cashius Howell, who has been linked to the Chicago Bears in some recent mock drafts. They also discuss wide receiver KC Concepcion, […]

Who will lead the Chicago Bears in sacks in 2026?

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 […]

Caleb Williams TD in OT to DJ Moore voted Caleb’s Play of the Year

A champion has been crowned. No, we are not talking about Michigan; we are talking about Caleb Williams’ play of the year. Over the last two-plus weeks, you, the Bears fan, have been determining Caleb Williams best play of the season via the Caleb Madness Bracket. We started with 16 plays and worked our way […]

Caleb’s Close-Up, Part 1: Overview

After a tumultuous 2024 season that saw the Bears cycle through 2 head coaches and 3 offensive coordinators while rookie QB Caleb Williams took an NFL-leading 68 sacks, the Chicago Bears spent the 2025 offseason setting up their young QB for success. They brought in offensive whiz kid Ben Johnson as head coach, acquired veteran […]

The Chicago Bears should NOT go all-in on Dexter Lawrence

New York Giants All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade, and there are fan bases around the league that wonder if their team should make a move and try to acquire the dominating veteran. Out of due diligence alone, the Chicago Bears’ front office should make the call and inquire about the price. […]

The Bear’s Den, April 7, 2026

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bills want to open new stadium in prime time Moreano: To help the Bears remain competitive, selecting players who can become Day 1 contributors will be important.  Bears QB Caleb Williams Gaining Traction as Madden 27 Cover Athlete Absolutely not. I forbid it. Ben Johnson Didn’t Become the Chicago Bears […]

BChuk’s Backs: #4 Emmett Johnson

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 […]

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The Chicago Bears should be on the phone RIGHT NOW to trade for Dexter Lawrence

I hope Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears see this message. Actually, no, I don’t.  Because I hope Poles is on the phone right now—I mean it, as we speak—with the New York Giants after Adam Schefter just broke the news that All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has just requested a trade and will not […]

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Caleb Madness Bracket: Vote in the Championship!

We started with 16 plays, and we’ve whittled it down to two. It’s time to vote in the championship match of the Caleb Madness Bracket, where you, the Bears fan, vote for Caleb Williams best play of the year. Our final matchup pits DJ Moore’s game-winning touchdown in overtime against the Green Bay Packers against […]