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Could Bears get their new Ozzy Trapilo this year in the draft?

As much as Chicago Bears fans might not like to admit it, they now have a priority even higher than fixing the defensive line: finding a left tackle. With Ozzy Trapilo going down due to a serious patellar tendon injury that will require a long recovery, this team’s left tackle for the 2026 season might […]

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Bears lose OC Declan Doyle to Ravens in same role

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will be leaving to become the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday. Doyle, 29, will be taking over offensive play-calling duties for Baltimore, according to Schefter’s report. With their new head coach Jesse Minter coming from a defensive background, their offensive coordinator hire […]

9 days ago | 0 reads

GOOCH vs Grok: What AI thinks the Ideal Chicago Bears Offseason would be

AI…Artificial Intelligence.  It’s been a major component of our sci-fi fiction for decades.  While Skynet hasn’t gone online, and we don’t see robots walking around downtown, with the advent of large language models, we are seeing a massive increase in the number of AIs available and the use of AI in numerous contexts.  So, I […]

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10 days ago | 3 reads

Here’s the real problem with the Ian Cunningham-Falcons comp pick saga

Ever since the Chicago Bears hired Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham to their respective general manager and assistant GM positions back in 2022, I saw people talking about it.  That for the first time since the NFL had instituted its new rules awarding compensatory draft picks to teams that had a minority coaches and/or executive […]

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The Bear’s Den, January 30, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL IAN CUNNINGHAM Bears lose assistant GM Ian Cunningham to Falcons Georgia native Cunningham is Atlanta’s new GM. All of these articles are about the same if you want to save time, just read one of them. Falcons hire Ian Cunningham as new GM Falcons announce Ian Cunningham as their new GM […]

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Report: Ian Cunningham to become Falcons GM

Ian Cunningham, the Chicago Bears’ assistant general manager, is set to become the general manager for the Atlanta Falcons, according to multiple NFL insiders. Cunningham has served as the assistant general manager and right-hand man to GM Ryan Poles for the past four years. Before coming to Chicago, he was an assistant director of player […]

10 days ago | 1 read

Chicago Bears’ Defensive Player of the Year is Kevin Byard III

Yesterday, the Chicago Bears announced that quarterback Caleb Williams was their Offensive Player of the Year, so naturally, the Defensive Player of the Year announcement was coming today, and All-Pro safety Kevin Byard III was “Honored” with the honor. The 32-year-old Byard has played some damn good football since signing with the Navy and Orange […]

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This new ranking shows again how much of a hit Ben Johnson has been for Bears

Chicago Bears fans don’t need any more proof that Ben Johnson is the perfect coach for this team. But I’m sure you won’t say no to some more. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell put together his rankings of the best head-coaching hires of the last five years—a total of 37 overall. And guess who has already cracked […]

11 days ago | 0 reads

Ben Johnson is on the Mount Rushmore of Bears head coaches

In the middle of the season, when the Bears were on a roll, I had some fun and put out an AI-generated image of Ben Johnson on Mount Rushmore with George Halas, Mike Ditka, and Lovie Smith, and declared that he was already the Bears’ fourth-greatest coach in team history. Most fans rolled their eyes […]

11 days ago | 1 read

The Bear’s Den, January 29, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Senior Bowl: Can the Bears find a Round 1 starter at tackle? Cornerback? Safety? Yes? No? Maybe? Good news for Bears: Edge rushers are ‘hands down’ the strength of the draft We could sure use a couple. Chicago Bears stadium bill passes Indiana Senate, but changes likely The Indiana Senate […]

11 days ago | 2 reads

Bears Joe Thuney is a Nominee for the Protector of the Year Award

For the first time ever, the NFL will honor the best offensive lineman in the league with the Protector of the Year Award, and as I speculated nine months ago, the Chicago Bears do indeed have a legitimate candidate for the award. Earlier today, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler broke the news of the six nominees for […]

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Chicago Bears’ Offensive Player of the Year is Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears have named quarterback Caleb Williams their Offensive Player of the Year for the 2025 season. Williams had a great sophomore year from his growth as a young player, his first career playoff victory, and breaking franchise records. Overall, he took a big leap forward. Williams finished the 2025 season with 3,942 passing […]

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Final 2025 QB Rankings

It’s time for the final installment of our QB rankings for 2025. I felt we could publish them because, at this point, I don’t think Drake Maye or Sam Darnold’s play in the Super Bowl will affect their spots. They’ve both proven where they should be ranked. As a reminder, these rankings are not just […]

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12 days ago | 1 read

Bears Question of the Day: Which Player Most Exceeded Expectations in 2025?

Few expected the 2025 Chicago Bears to make the playoffs, let alone win the NFC North outright. Suffice it to say, it took some exceptional performances throughout this unforgettable season that propelled these Bears to an 11-6 record. With the recent addition of CB Nahshon Wright, four Bears players made the Pro Bowl with OG […]

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The Bear’s Den, January 28, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Good news for Bears: Edge rushers are ‘hands down’ the strength of the draft Good news indeed. Colston Loveland eyeing major breakthrough as Bears flip the page to next season Bears tight end Colston Loveland had a promising rookie season with 58 receptions, 713 receiving yards and six touchdowns, plus […]

12 days ago | 1 read

The Chicago Bears 2025 Trio of Rookies Was Historic

Earlier today, our guy Aaron Leming gave a detailed breakdown of the performance of the entire Chicago Bears 2025 Draft Class, and it’s safe to say that this was general manager Ryan Poles’ best one yet. At the top of the class were his first two selections, Colston Loveland (10th overall) and Luther Burden III (39th), but […]

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12 days ago | 2 reads

10 Thoughts on NFL Championship Weekend: Sam Darnold’s ultimate redemption

1. I’ll admit, I’ve repeatedly cast side-eye at the Seattle Seahawks’ chances of winning it all because I simply couldn’t get behind trusting Sam Darnold, despite his come-up from his early days with the New York Jets. His mid-season spluttering seemed to justify that skepticism, and thrashing a beat-up 49ers defense in the Divisional Round […]

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An Open Letter to Bears’ Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham

Ian, it’s not too late. I understand why at first interviewing for the Atlanta Falcons job seemed appealing. The Falcons are a team without a first-round pick, with questions at quarterback, and without the cap flexibility to fix everything without some patience and actual skill. Heck, Ryan Pace was even involved in making the mess. […]

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Chicago Bears 2025 Season Review: Check-In On The ‘25 Rookie Class

For an NFL franchise to be successful, talent acquisition is a key component. For as fun as free agency and blockbuster trades can be, there’s no quicker and more sustainable way for a team to get “good” than drafting well. For a team like the Chicago Bears, the results of that process have long been […]

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The Bear’s Den, January 27, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears OC Declan Doyle withdraws his name from Eagles’ OC search Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Eagles’ offensive coordinator job. Bears CB Nahshon Wright named to Pro Bowl Good luck to Nahshon! POLISH SAUSAGE Andy Reid: I knew Matt Nagy wanted an […]

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It’s the 40th Anniversary of Super Bowl XX

Forty years ago today, the Chicago Bears ended their remarkable season with a 46-10 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Prior to completely dominating the Patriots, the Bears had consecutive playoff shutouts against the New York Giants (21-0) and the Los Angeles Rams (24-0). With just 10 points allowed, the postseason […]

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Mocking the Mocks: Daniel Jeremiah has the Bears going Safety at 25

With the college all-star games and the NFL Combine on the horizon, and free agency set for March, we’re still very early in the offseason, but the hunger for draft content never subsides. For me, these early mock drafts are a way to learn about some possible prospects the Chicago Bears could target, and with […]

14 days ago | 0 reads