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Ever since the league’s inception all the way back in 1920, Thanksgiving Day has been an integral part of the NFL schedule. Since the mid-60s, the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys have played host to a pair of Turkey Day afternoon games each year, and starting in 2006, the NFL has added one primetime game […]

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already been 17 years since the NFL made their first trip to Europe to play a regular season game. 81,176 fans piled into Wembley Stadium in London, England to watch the eventual Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants, eke out a 13-10 win over the Miami Dolphins. Since […]

What the Chicago Bears offense will look like during the 2024 season is one of the league’s big mysteries as we settle into the dog days of late spring and summer. Not only has general manager Ryan Poles overhauled the entire Bears roster — and particularly the offense — adding Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, D’Andre […]

There is excitement surrounding the Chicago Bears that hasn’t been around in quite some time. The buzz and hype that Caleb Williams brings to the organization is at the forefront of this newfound optimism for the Bears. It makes each roster move worth taking a closer look at. The Bears made several additions to their […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers went out and got Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to commandeer their team this season and the duo could engage in a fierce quarterback competition this fall. Fields and Wilson aren’t exactly All-Pros at this stage of their careers, but they will lead a Pittsburgh team that has been busy building its […]

The new-look Chicago Bears squad is officially on the way toward achieving their dreams. 2024 first-round picks Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams have already developed a rapport in the rookie minicamp in what the organization hopes will be the beginning of a long-term partnership. Odunze sounded off on Williams’ talent, via Collen Kane of The Chicago […]

The Chicago Bears have been the talk of the town after a very impressive NFL offseason, so much so that many feel the Bears are legitimate playoff contenders heading into 2024. Yes, even in the rugged NFC North. It’s hard to blame people for their optimism surrounding Chicago. After all, the team added key pieces […]

The Chicago Bears found their quarterback of the present and future when they selected Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Head coach Matt Eberflus didn’t want to waste any time in handing Williams the keys to Chicago’s castle. Eberflus has named Williams the Bears’ starting quarterback, via Adam […]

Buster Skrine used to go after wide receivers downfield during his time in the NFL, which included a stint with the Chicago Bears. This time, however, he’s the one on the run, with reports surfacing that police are hunting the former pro defensive back over fraud allegations in Canada. Skrine was supposed to appear in […]

With the Chicago Bears selecting quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze in the 2024 NFL Draft, the offense is going to look much different during their rookie campaigns. Leading the way will be the Bears new offensive coordinator in Shane Waldron. While Chicago went a different direct at OC, head coach Matt Eberflus […]

The Chicago Bears were thrilled to select Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams enters a Chicago offense that boasts several strong playmakers including fellow rookie Rome Odunze, veteran Keenan Allen, and star receiver DJ Moore. As the longest tenured Bear of the bunch, Moore is expected to have […]

The big moves of NFL free agency have already been made, and the NFL Draft has come and gone. That means the NFL schedule release is the next big event during the offseason. Between 32 teams, there are 272 total regular season games in the NFL schedule. The 2024 season will be only the fourth […]

It’s been nearly two weeks since the 2024 NFL Draft began, and now that the dust has finally settled, we’re beginning to get some of the inside scoop on what was going on behind the scenes over the course of those three days in Detroit, Michigan. Two of the teams whose respective draft picks have […]

The Chicago Bears have undergone a lot of change this offseason. The Bears are figuring out a location for a new stadium and retooling their roster around new QB Caleb Williams. The team set the stage for Williams’ arrival by trading former franchise QB Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers in March. A recent article […]

When Ryan Poles took over as the general manager of the Chicago Bears in January 2022, he was inheriting one of the worst and most poorly constructed teams in the NFL. Sure, there may have been a couple of interesting pieces in place thanks to the previous regime, but otherwise, the cupboards were pretty bare. […]

With two first-round picks at their disposal, the Chicago Bears were a big-time beneficiary of the 2024 NFL Draft. Having drafted their franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams, they decided to add another piece to their offense in Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze. Pairing Odunze with Keenan Allen and DJ Moore gives Williams one of the […]

The Chicago Bears are entering an exciting phase ahead of the 2024-25 season. Chicago acquired former USC football star Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 Draft. The moment GM Ryan Poles felt Williams would be a great selection happened on October 14th’s USC-Notre Dame game, in which legendary quarterback Joe Montana […]

The Chicago Bears had what could be considered a franchise-altering 2024 NFL Draft. And that was all likely due to one player, maybe even two. Of course, the main player we’re speaking of here is USC quarterback Caleb Williams. The former Trojans hope to be the long-awaited answer at signal-caller that Chicago has been looking […]

The Chicago Bears lost a key player in their history with the death of former quarterback Bob Avellini Saturday. Avellini was the team’s starting quarterback from 1975 through 1978, and he played nine years with the team before the end of his career after the 1984 season. He was 70 years old. Avellini was known […]

The Chicago Bears have been the NFL’s dominant team throughout the offseason. They had the Nos. 1 and 9 selections in the recently completed NFL Draft and they selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick. He is expected to become the team’s QB1 this season and great things are expected. They also […]

The Chicago Bears unveiled their new stadium plan to plenty of intrigue from fans. However, just as soon as the blueprints were revealed, the Bears faced a tough decision by Illinois’ lawmakers. Governor J.B. Pritzker in particular had a scathing review for Chicago’s plan. After meeting with the Bears, Pritzker’s office released a statement calling […]

As the top prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft who just got drafted first overall by the Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams appears to be on track to becoming one of the future superstars in the NFL. He’s a former Heisman trophy winner who finished his three-year college career with over 10,000 passing yards and 120 […]

No matter where you look, the overwhelming consensus among those who specialize in NFL Draft analysis was that the Chicago Bears 2024 draft class was not just one of the best in the league, but also potentially a transformational haul for a franchise that couldn’t be more ready to usher in a new era of […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles made the move off of Justin Fields this offseason, knowing that he had the No. 1 pick and could select Caleb Williams to replace him, and despite Williams having some negative noise around him, and Poles explained why he made that move. “Yeah I mean, I feel like with […]

Chicago Bears fans are feeling good about the future as they picked up a lot of good talent in the 2024 NFL Draft last week. Obviously, the big pickups were in the first round as they got Caleb Williams with the first overall pick, and they also got him a weapon as they snagged Rome […]

The Chicago Bears have to be feeling pretty good after what they did in the 2024 NFL Draft. Within nine picks, they had already made two before most teams had made one. That included the No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Caleb Williams, and the No. 9 wide receiver pick, Rome Odunze. Things could be on […]

It hasn’t even been a week since the 2024 NFL Draft began with the Chicago Bears on the clock, and the legend of Caleb Williams is already growing in the Windy City. In fairness, if you’re a Bears fan like myself, or if you’re familiar with the tortured history of Bears quarterbacks, then you had […]

The top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was basically known for months now, as the Chicago Bears have wanted to draft Caleb Williams ever since they earned the first overall selection. With Williams entering the NFL with lofty expectations, how he hits the ground running will be crucial to his long-term development. The following […]

For the first time in a long time, it’s very exciting to be a Chicago Bears fan. Just within the last couple of months, their franchise has made a complete roster turnaround by means of free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft. But the centerpiece and sole reason for all of these moves undoubtedly have […]

As a star wide receiver at Washington in the dearly departed Pac-12, Rome Odunze was familiar with intense rivalries. In addition to in-state rival Washington State, the Huskies had a border war rivalry with the Oregon Ducks as well as several battles with USC and UCLA. Now that he is a member of the Chicago […]

The 2024 NFL offseason has belonged to the Chicago Bears. The league’s oldest team had the No. 1 and No. 9 draft picks at their disposal, and general manager Ryan Poles made up his mind that he would use those choices to improve the team’s long-suffering offense. The No. 1 pick was used on USC […]

In general, the practice of assigning grades to an NFL team’s draft class in the hours after they were selected is a tricky proposition. What we’re actually grading is the public’s perception of the draft class. We’re projecting what the class could be because there’s no way to actually evaluate (yet) what they will be.  […]

The Chicago Bears have made big moves in the 2024 NFL Draft, and it’s safe to say that fans are hoping the additions of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze are going to help this team emerge as an offensive powerhouse in 2024 and beyond. After using their only pick on Day 2 to shore up […]

On Thursday evening, the Chicago Bears took a step into the future by drafting a couple of potential franchise stalwarts in the form of quarterback Caleb Williams out of USC with the number one overall pick and wide receiver Rome Odunze out of Washington with number nine. Both players had impressive college resumes, as Williams […]

The first night of the 2024 NFL Draft was full of excitement, but the beginning of the draft was pretty chalky. Most of the top picks were exactly as predicted, including Caleb Williams going to the Chicago Bears with the first overall pick. Even though it was predictable, Bears fans were understandably hyped. So hyped […]

Caleb Williams, selected as the top pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft, marks the beginning of a promising chapter for the franchise. As a dynamic quarterback, Williams has revolutionized the position with his thrilling style of play and keen tactical insight. His remarkable potential has not only captured the hearts of […]

As expected, the Chicago Bears have selected USC football star Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With the selection of Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy Award winner will be the face of the franchise as they look to get back to playing winning football. Williams spoke about what convinced him that the […]

The first round of the NFL Draft is finally over. Some teams made some splash picks while others may have stumbled a bit. Either way, we take a look at the three biggest winners and losers of the first round. Now, it’s important to note that it takes time to really tell if a draft […]

On Thursday evening, the Chicago Bears selected their franchise quarterback of the future by taking former USC Trojans and Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Caleb Williams with the number one overall pick–which they owned courtesy of a previous trade with the Carolina Panthers, who finished with the worst record in the NFL this year–in the 2024 […]