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Expectations are high for the Bears this season. Chicago made the playoffs in the first year under coach Matt Nagy, and many expect it to take another leap forward in year 2. NFL Network’s Adam Rank is among those that expect big things in 2019, and provided us with one of the offseason’s best lines […]

The Chicago Bears broke through during Matt Nagy’s first year at the helm, making the playoffs while fielding one the of NFL’s best defenses. The team again looks primed for a playoff push in 2019, though at least one former player thinks it could accomplish much more. “To me, this team looks just like us […]

Chicago Bears legendary linebacker Dick Butkus has reached out to his former teammate Gale Sayers, who is battling dementia. The 76-year-old Sayers has been living with the condition for five years now. Bears fans gave him a thunderous ovation at the kickoff of the team’s 100th anniversary celebration on June 7. Butkus told NBC Chicago […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is resorting to the silent treatment in training his kickers. Nagy got the idea from watching The Masters. More than 100 individuals will watch the Bears kickers compete for the starting job in silence, per The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain. ‘It doesn’t really get quiet all the time when you’re […]

Becoming a star quarterback in the NFL isn’t an easy thing to do, especially in a city that’s as demanding as Chicago. Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has had the help of a legendary figure in the Chicago sports world. Earlier on Sunday, Jim McMahon was once again on hand to give him some pointers. Sunday, […]

The uniforms that teams wear are always a topic of discussion in any sport but especially the NFL. The Chicago Bears unveiled a new uniform that will be worn in a couple of games in the 2019 season. On Friday night, the Bears revealed their new classic jerseys that were made to celebrate the NFL’s […]

One of the best players in Chicago Bears history will be absent for the team’s centennial celebration this weekend. Hall-of-Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher announced on Twitter Friday that he won’t be participating in Bears100 after all because he’s come down with a stomach bug “Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend the Bears100,” Urlacher tweeted […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky made his coach Matt Nagy proud, but it’s probably not for what you think. Over the weekend Trubisky took in a Chicago White Sox game on the South side of Chicago, and a camera caught him chugging a beer along with Kyle Long. Shoutout cameraman @ChaseDaniel you were a good […]

Kyle Long finally got his first taste of the NFL playoffs at the end of his sixth season with the Bears. After 73 games played, a handful of surgeries, and three trips to injured reserve, Long returned and started the NFC divisional-round game against the Eagles. Nearly five months later, the veteran guard reflects on […]

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton is the type of player that could easily make an impact on any offense and in his first season with in Chicago he definitely earned his money. Throughout the 2018 season, Burton had a career-high in nearly every category with 54 catches on 76 targets to go along with […]

Chicago Bears wide receivers coach Mike Furrey is a confident man, especially when it comes to veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson. Robinson, who previously spent his entire NFL career as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars prior to making his way to Chicago last offseason, has been hampered by lingering injuries over the course of […]

Chicago Bears assistant coach Mike Furrey is proud of wide receiver Taylor Gabriel’s growth as a player over the course of a season. Furrey spoke about Gabriel’s development with The Athletic’s Kevin Kevin Fishbain on June 3. “Last year…we’re all sitting here like, ‘You haven’t done anything.’ Fast forward to now, he hasn’t missed a […]

The Chicago Bears have managed to solidify some depth in their backfield going into the 2019 NFL season. Running back Mike Davis is looking forward to seeing which role he takes on moving forward. Davis joined a crowded backfield this offseason alongside running backs Tarik Cohen and David Montgomery. According to Brad Biggs of the […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is entering his third NFL season, where it feels like a make or break year for the young signal caller’s career. Trubisky struggled in his rookie year, but bounced back nicely in year two where he led the Bears to the playoffs and looked much improved along the way. Fans […]

Jordan Howard caught 29 passes for 298 yards during his standout rookie season, when he established himself as one of the NFL’s premier young running backs. His production as both a runner and a pass-catcher decreased over the following two seasons, though, leading to his departure from the Chicago Bears in late March. The Philadelphia […]

The New York Jets are getting closer to naming a general manager. Monday, the team will complete its interviews with Chicago Bears exec Champ Kelly. Kelly dined with Jets brass last night and is having his formal interview today, per Albert Breer of SI.com. It’s the fourth and final interview for the Jets, after Eagles […]

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2019 campaign with lofty expectations, but it’s not because of their offense… or Allen Robinson in particular. The Bears are known for their stout defense, which is led by stud linebacker Khalil Mack, who is easily one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL. Offensively, Chicago has […]

The Chicago Bears defied all expectations in Matt Nagy’s first year as coach. They won the NFC North and came within a missed field goal of winning a playoff game. There are many reasons for them to be excited heading into 2019, but they’ll also be playing under the added weight of lofty expectations. A […]

The Chicago Bears are coming off their best season in years, winning the NFC North. They aren’t getting complacent, however, as they’ve once again been aggressive in adding to the team. The Bears signed receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, a true weapon, and running back Mike Davis in free agency, and they drafted running back David Montgomery […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson swears by Mitchell Trubisky’s growth as a quarterback. More specifically, Robinson told 670 The Score Bears reporter Chris Emma on May 29 Trubisky’s ability to dissect a defense has earned the respect of his teammates. Allen Robinson said he sees the growth in Mitchell Trubisky dissecting a defense. Said […]

The Chicago Bears have high hopes for the 2019 NFL season. It appears linebacker Khalil Mack’s expectations exceed beyond that. Mack has quickly established himself as one of the best defensive players in the NFL. According to ESPN Jeff Dickerson, he wants to be regarded as the best edge rusher in league history: “I want […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack is learning a great deal from new defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano. Mack told 670 The Score Bears reporter Chris Emma on May 29 learning from Pagano “has been very beneficial” for him. Khalil Mack said new Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano: "You look at his resume, he’s worked with some […]

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton has undergone sports hernia surgery, according to Adam Jahns of The Athletic. Bears head coach Matt Nagy says that it is related to the issues Burton had at the end of this past season: “It’s similar to what he had at the end of the season. And so when […]

Roquan Smith was one of the standouts of the Chicago Bears defense as a rookie, and the expectation is that he can continue that in year two. Smith missed most of the offseason training last year after holding out for his rookie contract and after he signed the contract, he suffered an injury. Even with […]

Khalil Mack was the big addition for the Chicago Bears last season and he made their steep price well worth it. He helped lead the Bears back to the top of the NFC North division and into the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Bears were unable to beat the Philadelphia Eagles to come away with a playoff […]

The Chicago Bears have a litany of talented wide receivers on the team’s current roster. However, the surging NFC North franchise may have a “rookie gem” among the bunch in soon-to-be first-year wide receiver Riley Ridley. “It’s that route-running ability that could make Ridley a factor for the Bears quickly,” writes Gary Davenport of Bleacher […]

Everyone knows that Khalil Mack is the best pass rusher on the Chicago Bears but team defensive assistant and outside linebackers coach Ted Monachino thinks that accolade could soon go to Leonard Floyd. Monachino thinks that Leonard Floyd “has a bigger toolbox” to work with and that could help him become not just the best […]

Under coach Matt Nagy, and led by Khalil Mack, the Chicago Bears took massive strides in 2018. The team won the NFC North and went to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. Yet, the season didn’t entirely end the way they wanted; infamously, they lost their wild card game thanks to a missed […]

Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson has made quite the impression on his new defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano who sees a lot of similarities to Ed Reed. Pagano was the defensive backs coach for the Ravens during Reed’s prime so he worked with him every day and saw just what he could do on the […]

The Chicago Bears are celebrating their 100th year as a team and as part of the celebration, they have named Walter Payton the greatest player in franchise history. The team released its 100 best players and in such a storied franchise it’s quite the honor for Payton and his family. Rounding out the rest of […]

The Chicago Bears were the breakouts of the 2018 NFL season. Matt Nagy surpassed all expectations in his first year as a head coach, and led his team to a division title. If it weren’t for Cody Parkey’s double-doink, they would’ve won a playoff game. But now they’ll have higher expectations heading into 2019, and […]

The Chicago Bears made a splash in free agency this offseason with the signing of safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. It appears safety Eddie Jackson and quarterback Mitchell Trubisky played a part in helping to recruit him. The Bears boasted one of the best defenses in the league last season. According to Adam Jahns of The […]

The Chicago Bears lost ace defensive coordinator Vic Fangio this offseason, as Fangio took the head coaching job for the Denver Broncos. The Bears went on to replace Fangio with Chuck Pagano. Pagano is apparently throwing some new wrinkles into Chicago’s defense, which might sound a bit concerning given that the Bears’ defense finished third […]

The Chicago Bears own the best defense in the NFL and are loaded with talent. One of the key members of their defense is Kyle Fuller at the cornerback spot. The Bears selected Kyle Fuller with the 14th pick in the 2o14 NFL Draft. Since then, he’s been one of the most talented cornerbacks in […]

The Chicago Bears were one of the most exciting teams in the league to watch for a sizable portion of last season, and the innovative offensive concepts of rookie head coach Matt Nagy was one the biggest reasons why. Employing an extremely versatile offensive attack that maximized the strengths and limited the weakness of their […]

The Bears had a winning season in 2018. Yes, you read that correctly. Chicago finished 12-4 and ran away with the NFC North. That was their first winning season since 2012 and their first playoff appearance since 2010. It ended in their first playoff game when Philadelphia came to town. The preseason trade for Khalil […]

Dwayne Haskins may be ready to step onto an NFL field and show the Washington Redskins what he’s made of, but that doesn’t mean he’s excited about the potential players coming after him. According to the young quarterback, there’s already one player in mind that he won’t be happy to see charging after him, and […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson is finally healthy, and with that, he is ready to return the form that saw him rack up 1,400 yards while with the Jacksonville Jaguars back in 2015. With Robinson ever had that type of season again? Who knows, but he is unquestionably a talented wide out who is […]

Eddie Jackson, it turns out, is even better than you think. The Chicago Bears safety has quickly established himself as one of the most impactful defenders in the NFL over his first two seasons in the league. Last year, he made his first Pro Bowl and was named to the first of what seems like […]