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The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 season with as much optimism as they’ve had in decades. A franchise long searching for stability may have finally found its footing. It’s not only because of the headline-grabbing moves that dominated the offseason. It could also be because of the quieter, more under-the-radar players who could play pivotal […]

The NFL season seems far away after the NFL Draft finished up in late April, but mandatory minicamp is already underway as teams across the league see what they’re made of with a few months until the games get underway. The Chicago Bears will be one of the teams to watch in 2025 with new […]

Ut-oh, there’s bad news coming from the Chicago Bears. And one former NFL general manager thinks the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams pairing won’t work. Furthermore, the Bears’ new stadium efforts hit another wall, according to suntimes.com. “Another legislative session came and went without the Chicago Bears breaking the line of scrimmage in Springfield for legislation to […]

When it comes to explosive receiving talent, it’s difficult to find any wideout who can change a game quicker than Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins. He has had brilliant seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dolphins. His game-changing speed is a major factor that can help the Dolphins get on the scoreboard […]

The Chicago Bears have been in the same position for two consecutive years in the NFL offseason. A year ago they drafted quarterback Caleb Williams from USC with the No. 1 pick, and many observers said that move allowed the Bears to “win” the offseason. During the current offseason, the Bears signed former Detroit Lions […]

The Chicago Bears have already had two Organized Training Activities (OTAs) since the NFL Draft in April. The Bears also have their mandatory minicamp scheduled between June 3 and 5. Head coach Ben Johnson has his work cut out for him in his first year with the team. The Bears are coming off a 5-12 […]

Just a few days after Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams refuted rumors he didn’t want to play for them, coaches are saying something different.  According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the new coaching staff are questioning Williams’ commitment. Breer said as much during an appearance on the Bill Simmons Podcast on Friday.  “I kind […]

With all the drama surrounding Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, there is no doubt that there are massive expectations for his development going into the second season of his career. While the Bears have made it clear about what improvements are needed from Williams, head coach Ben Johnson would speak more about those specific traits […]

Caleb Williams watched his name get attached to a bombshell story featuring his father in May. The Chicago Bears quarterback reportedly wanted to avoid playing in the Windy City. Williams’ father shared those details with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham on May 15. Williams has since broken his silence about his father’s words. Including whether or not […]

The Chicago Bears have reported for OTAs, and though there should be excitement around what the team can do this season, some are still thinking about the story that came out about Caleb Williams. In a book by Seth Wickersham called American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback, he noted that Williams wanted to play […]

The 2025 NFL season is less than 100 days away. Most NFL teams have already begun organized team activities and training camp is just a few months away. Now is the perfect time to begin making predictions and projections ahead of the 2025 NFL season. That is exactly what ESPN’s Seth Walder did in a […]

The Chicago Bears are the most improved team in the NFL after the 2025 offseason. Chicago added a brand new coaching staff, led by head coach Ben Johnson. Those coaches have a bold new vision for the organization, and it starts with elevating the play of QB Caleb Williams. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer wrote on […]

Kevin Byard has uncharacteristically played for three teams over the last two seasons. He played his first seven seasons with one team, the Tennessee Titans. However, midseason in 2023, the Titans traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles, and then the Eagles officially released him, freeing him up to sign a two-year $15 million deal with […]

No player in recent NFL history has tortured the Chicago Bears more than Aaron Rodgers. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback had a history of domination when he took the field in Chicago or Green Bay to play the Bears. Whether the Packers were on a winning streak or they were struggling, the sight of […]

The Chicago Bears are arguably the most improved team in the NFL ahead of the 2025 season. Chicago made several big additions this offseason that will have an impact right away. The Bears brought in Ben Johnson as their next head coach, which should give their offense a huge shot in the arm. Johnson did […]

The Chicago Bears are turning the page in 2025, and at the center of that reset is new head coach Ben Johnson, who’s implementing a structured plan to develop Caleb Williams and reshape the team’s offense. Speaking with Mike Pendleton of Bears Wire, Johnson laid out how the quarterback room is adjusting to new leadership. […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is just one spot ahead of Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, per the PFF preseason NFL quarterback rankings list. Williams is listed as the 24th best QB this season, according to PFF. Ward is right behind at No. 25. “Touted as a generational talent by many, Williams underwhelmed as a […]

Former San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is one of the best receivers of the last decade. After being traded to the Chicago Bears from the Chargers ahead of last season, the six-time Pro Bowler is now a free agent. During his time with the Chargers, Allen broke numerous team records […]

For decades, the Chicago Bears have been synonymous with a revolving door at quarterback and head coach. The franchise’s recent history has been marred by instability and underachievement. They have endured offensive ineptitude as the defining theme of the post-Lovie Smith era. However, 2025 feels different. For once, Chicago didn’t settle. It didn’t play too […]

Chicago Bears’ newest tight end Colston Loveland dropped some encouraging truth bombs on quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson. It’s a new era in the Windy City, and things are starting to look up for its beloved football franchise. General manager Ryan Poles, on paper, has had a phenomenal offseason in free agency […]

The Chicago Bears have fortified their offensive line after signing Joe Thuney to a two-year contract extension. Thuney provides some much-needed experience for the offensive line, especially after the unit struggled last season. The extension is worth $17.5 million a year, upping his current three-year contract worth $51 million and $33.5 million fully guaranteed. The […]

It’s not often that a four-time Pro Bowler with a reputation for toughness and consistency is still available in free agency this deep into the NFL offseason. Yet here we are with Nick Chubb. He is one of the most respected running backs of the past decade. Right now, he remains unsigned as teams finalize […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is fired up about the narrative about his new team. The Bears are the only franchise never to have a quarterback who’s thrown for more than 4,000 yards. However, general manager Ryan Poles’s moves this offseason centered on getting the best out of 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caleb […]

After weeks, no, months of debates, the Tush Push officially remains unbanned, coming two votes short of the required 24 to send it packing. Jeffrey Lurie and his Philadelphia Eagles were ecstatic, with their “wet dream” play remaining eligible for 2025 contests, and it seemed like every member of every team in the NFL has […]

The Chicago-born actor who played Norm Peterson on Cheers and embodied the soul of a Bears superfan, George Wendt, has died at age 76, per ChicagoTribune. Rest in power George Wendt. One of the greatest character actors of our generation. A compilation of Norm replies in his honor. pic.twitter.com/B21oWtg3ur — Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) May 20, […]

Vice President JD Vance showed up to the Vatican with more than handshakes and diplomatic intentions. He came bearing a Chicago Bears jersey, custom-made for the newly elected Pope Leo. The jersey featured the name “Pope Leo” and the number XIV, a playful yet pointed tribute to the Chicago-born leader of the Catholic Church. Pope […]

It appears that the Chicago Bears are facing differing viewpoints about their young quarterback. But they likely hit one out of the park with their second-round pick. However, the Bears took chances in the 2025 NFL offseason, and here is their riskiest move. The Bears didn’t address their running back situation. It started with the […]

The Chicago Bears are arguably the most improved team in the NFL this offseason. Chicago made plenty of improvements, from hiring Ben Johnson as head coach to bringing in an excellent rookie class during the 2025 NFL Draft. Now the Bears have made another move to lock up one of their new offensive linemen. The […]

When the Chicago Bears drafted Luther Burden III in the NFL Draft, head coach Ben Johnson was excited. However, one of Johnson’s former players, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, feels the same way. In an ESPN article, the head coach detailed a text message he received from Williams following the selection. “You got a […]

As the Chicago Bears continue searching for a new stadium, the team might have found its answer in Arlington Heights, Illinois. A year after initially confirming plans to leave their longtime home of Soldier Field, the Bears are now looking to build their own dome in an adjacent city. Still years away from potential relocation, […]

Caleb Williams placed film study in a new, striking light. The Chicago Bears quarterback watched film alone, per an explosive ESPN report Thursday. Not even ex-head coach Matt Eberflus broke down film with Williams during his rookie season. Williams’ film habits sparked a fierce back-and-forth between two former league quarterbacks. Particularly past Pro Bowl passers. […]

With new head coach Ben Johnson entering his first season at the helm, the Chicago Bears are looking forward to a brighter future. General manager Ryan Poles hopes that this hire is a home run, and so does quarterback Caleb Williams. If the Bears want to realize that potentially bright future, then this trio must […]

With the Chicago Bears’ schedule released just recently, there was a certain aspect that stood out besides the competition that the team will face. As the Bears look to round out the roster for the upcoming season, the team has an early bye happening in Week 5, while as fans look at that as too […]

The Chicago Bears are no longer in rebuild mode—they’re building toward something real. After years of disappointing-to-middling results, the Windy City finally feels like it has momentum. Rising star Caleb Williams is the face of the franchise. Ben Johnson, the hottest coaching name of the past two cycles, is now at the helm. And with […]

Despite going just 5-12 in 2024, there is a lot for Chicago Bears fans to be excited about. With the NFL officially releasing the 2025 season schedule, predictions are fully underway for Ben Johnson’s first year with the Bears. Johnson, the reigning AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year, was the ideal hire to guide […]

A new book claims Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams wanted to “blow up the draft” to avoid being selected by the Bears. The book “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback” by Seth Wickersham claims that Carl Williams, Caleb’s father, wanted to uproot the draft so that his son could have a say in where […]

The rumors of Caleb Williams’ dissatisfaction with playing for the Chicago Bears were real. Details from an upcoming book reveal that he and his camp were weighing options and thinking about “blowing up the NFL Draft.” Williams and his family were consulting with lawyers about the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement when the idea of signing […]

The Chicago Bears are arguably the NFL’s most improved team this offseason. Chicago made a ton of improvements, headlined by hiring head coach Ben Johnson and rebuilding their interior offensive line. ESPN released a bombshell article on Thursday related to Bears QB Caleb Williams. The article previews Seth Wickersham’s new book American Kings: A Biography of […]

The Chicago Bears landed quarterback Caleb Williams with the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but according to American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback, Williams didn’t want to go to Chicago at all. In fact, he apparently considered signing in the UFL to avoid playing for the Bears. There was one NFC North team […]