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The NFL Combine isn’t just about who’s got next. It’s also about who’s about to be available for NFL teams right now. And the Chicago Bears got some interesting news on both sides of the ledger as we head into Combine interviews, measurements, and workouts today and tomorrow. On one hand, anyone who had visions […]
Until the playoff game in which the Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers on January 10th, it was looking like Chicago finally had their offensive line set for the first time in ages. However, rookie Ozzy Trapilo went down with a patellar injury that is almost certainly going to sideline him for the majority–or entirety–of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Although the true festivities of the 2026 NFL Draft Combine won’t kick off until Thursday, the fun of press conferences, conversations about the upcoming offseason, and trade rumors are in full swing. For the first time in quite a while, the Chicago Bears are not expected to be the talk of the week. Coming off […]
We’re beyond the Super Bowl, but not quite to the start of the new league year, so it’s a somewhat quiet time in the NFL. Let’s pass the time by talking about the Chicago Bears. Here’s our question today. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a Bears player or coach, and who was […]
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 […]
Hello, Chicago Bears Fans! For this hypothetical scenario on the Chicago Bears’ offseason plans, I tried to envision what it would look like if the Bears tried to fix the defensive line just as they did the interior of the offensive line last season. So the basic outline of the scenario is this: 1) a […]
One year after having every returning safety signed through the upcoming season, the Chicago Bears now find themselves with none who played last year under contract. This is an opportunity to re-work the room specifically for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and get the exact type of player he prefers at the position. Here are Chicago’s current safeties. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You can never have enough pass rushers, so when you don’t have enough, it really stands out. The Chicago Bears had 35 sacks last season, which was 22nd in the NFL, and 84 QB hits, which was 25th. It wasn’t just a lack of pass rush that plagued the Bears, because they also struggled in […]
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year, where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Windy City Gridiron readers? We don’t want or need your address or any […]
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 […]
The Chicago Bears’ defensive tackle situation is likely to be addressed in both free agency (or trade) and the NFL Draft. Not only was Chicago’s pass rush questionable all season, but they also allowed the sixth most rushing yards in the NFL at 5.0 yards per rush. The Bears need someone who can push the […]
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, […]
You know you experienced something special when the National Football League shares the top 10 plays of your favorite team, and they are forced to squeeze in three additional plays into the top 10. And if we’re being honest, the 2025 Chicago Bears had a few others that could have made the NFL’s Top 10 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL OUR MAN JACK! How Jack Silverstein became Chicago’s sports historian Hear all about our very own Jack Silverstein who’s now getting the recognition he deserves. BEARSSSSSS Bears cut LB Amen Ogbongbemiga $2M cap savings. Hammond Bears? Team says Indiana site near Wolf Lake is now their main stadium focus That’s what, […]