Chicago Bears Articles - Page 69

Two seasons after selecting Justin Fields eleventh overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have inexplicably become the league’s doormat, managing to finish bottom of the league with a 3-14 record. Instead of progressing in a linear fashion, they became even worse by three games off their 2021 season efforts. While this is […]

Going into the Scouting Combine last week, the belief was that the Chicago Bears were in a good position to trade the No. 1 pick to any one of a number of quarterback-needy teams in the upcoming NFL Draft. The conclusion of the huge scouting event makes that conclusion even stronger than it was going […]

With the Chicago Bears sticking with Justin Fields, all eyes will be on what the team does with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The prevailing thought around the league is that the team will be trading down and acquiring more draft capital. A potential target for them later in the draft […]

The NFL Scouting Combine often features interesting stories about teams meeting with potential draft picks. Ohio State football star Paris Johnson had his own such experience when meeting with the Chicago Bears. Paris Johnson’s first team meeting at the Combine came with the Bears, which own the top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. According […]

It’s starting to look like the Chicago Bears are going to stay with quarterback Justin Fields for the 2023 season and potentially trade down from the No. 1 pick they currently own. "Unless there's something out there about Justin Fields that I didn't know about, no I wouldn't make that move, I would trade down […]

Javon Hargrave is one of the best free agents in this 2023 NFL free agency market. Hargrave was an integral part of the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive line during their Super Bowl run this season. Hargrave is one of the best defensive tackles in the league and will receive a big contract in free agency. Multiple […]

Orlando Brown Jr is one of the best free agents on the market in this 2023 NFL free agency. Brown Jr is one of the best offensive tackles in football, and there will be plenty of teams interested in acquiring him. Teams looking for a major upgrade at offensive tackle will likely pursue him. The […]

Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Jalen Carter is widely regarded as one of the best, if not the single best prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. He enters the pro ranks off the back of consecutive national championships, and an accolade-ridden career. There’s no doubt that Carter will be one of the first names read by […]

The season ended last than a month ago, which means the NFL free agency is officially underway. Organizations will try to find the final pieces of their puzzles with the hopes of achieving bigger things in the 2023 season. While players such as Lamar Jackson and Javon Hargrave are some of the most coveted names, […]

Holding the No. 1 overall pick, the Chicago Bears hold all the cards in the 2023 NFL Draft. If a teams wishes to trade for Chicago’s top overall selection, the Bears are reportedly looking for a king’s ransom. Usually, the top spot is used on a franchise-altering quarterback. However, the Bears already have a young […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are fresh off a disappointing season in which they finished just 6-11. In that disappointing campaign, they made the decision to move on from longtime starting quarterback Derek Carr. This move planted the Raiders firmly in the quarterback market, not just in free agency, but also through the draft. While landing […]

Justin Fields and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were teammates together with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2020, and both players would like nothing more than a reunion with the Chicago Bears in 2023. “Since he has been in Chicago, we have always talked about him being like a big brother to me,” Smith-Njigba said at the NFL […]

The NFL Draft season is cause for much excitement for the 259 prospects who will move one step closer to their dreams of playing the sport they love for a living. While one would find it difficult to locate a prospect who would loudly complain about a potential destination, some teams, inarguably, loom as better […]

Historically, the Chicago Bears have been most dangerous when embracing a strong defensive identity. Last season’s team was ions away from achieving that status. Fortunately for fans, though, the organization has the opportunity to rebuild their once proud defense in the NFL Draft. Bears general manager Ryan Poles has made it clear he intends to […]

The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles are seemingly in control of the offseason narrative in the NFL with nearly $100 million to spend before they hit the salary cap and the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft. From our coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine: On the possiblility of a Trade at […]

With the 2022-23 season officially in the books, organizations are already looking toward 2023 and beyond. It will all start with the 2023 NFL Draft, which will happen in late April in Kansas City, Missouri. Among the top prospects of the class, Will Anderson Jr. should be one of the first players off the board […]

The NFL Combine has officially kicked off and NFL teams left and right are lining up as they plot the next steps for their organizations. Bryce Young’s height has been a big story, but this is the time for teams to ask the tough questions. The Chicago Bears, who hold the top pick in the […]

Following his release from the Atlanta Falcons, quarterback Marcus Mariota is one of many veteran quarterbacks now set to be on the free-agent market. With NFL Free Agency set to kick off in the near future, Mariota could soon find a new home. The former Heisman winner and second overall pick in the 2015 NFL […]

The Houston Texans are in the midst of a top-to-bottom rebuild of their entire organization. Former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans has become Houston’s third head coach in as many seasons. The roster is certain to be vastly different this fall compared to last. Plus, to top it all off they hold the second overall […]

Alabama football linebacker Will Anderson Jr., who met with the Chicago Bears earlier this week at the NFL draft combine, had a message for the team on Wednesday morning. “The culture is great there,” said Anderson Jr., per 670 the Score. “I can tell they’re on to something special.” Anderson Jr., who had an emotional walk-off during […]

With Super Bowl LVII officially in the books, the Kansas City Chiefs are already thinking about the 2023 season. Following their second title in the past four years, they are likely aiming to repeat in the upcoming season. The problem is that Kansas City is already over the salary cap with some key pending free […]

The Chicago Bears hold the honor of having the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, for now. According to several reports, Chicago is leaning towards trading the top selection for a haul of other picks. Honestly, there shouldn’t have even been a debate over Chicago trading down or not. The Bears don’t need […]

The Chicago Bears are in a rather interesting situation entering the the 2023 NFL draft. They own the first pick in the draft, and there are a couple of talented QBs who are available. However, they also have a rather promising QB prospect in Justin Fields, who showed remarkable growth last year. What will Chicago […]

The Chicago Bears have the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. General manager Ryan Poles has a lot of possibilities and must decide if Justin Fields is the quarterback that the team wants to build around. The possibility of trading the picks seems like an indicator that Poles is fully behind Fields as the […]

The Chicago Bears will be one of the most exciting teams to watch during the 2023 NFL offseason. Chicago has been in a rough spot for a few years now, but this offseason could mark a new beginning for the franchise. For one, the Bears have the most cap space in the entire league by […]

The Chicago Bears are in the driver’s seat with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. They “earned” that position in the final week of the 2022 season when they lost to the Minnesota Vikings and the Houston Texans pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind victory over the Indianapolis Colts. As the 2023 NFL Draft […]

NFL free agency is just a few short weeks away, and speculation is at a boiling point. As stars prepare to hit the open market, fans and insiders can’t help but speculate where the top free agents will end up. Among those free agents is defensive tackle Daron Payne, currently with the Washington Commanders. The […]

A report emerged on Monday that the Chicago Bears have received calls about the 1st pick in the NFL Draft and that the team is “leaning toward” a trade of the selection. Even still, the Bears’ plan at the upcoming NFL Draft Combine doesn’t appear to be affected by this trade stance. Chicago is expected […]

Tremaine Edmonds is one of the biggest names on the 2023 NFL free agency market. The Buffalo Bills linebacker is a five-year NFL veteran, a two-time Pro Bowler, and still just 24 years old. The Bills would love to keep him, but with a tight salary cap situation, the franchise has some tough decisions to […]

The last Chicago Bears No. 1 pick was Oklahoma A&M running back Bob Fenimore in 1947. Before that, it was Michigan RB Tom Harmon in 1941. Harmon never played for the Bears, and Fenimore had a grand total of 53 carries for 189 yards and a touchdown in his lone NFL season. It’s safe to […]

The Chicago Bears are on the clock in the 2023 NFL Draft, even if the draft is still two months away. After finishing with a 3-14 record in 2022, the Bears landed the top overall pick in the upcoming draft, and will have a big decision to make when it comes to who they will […]

The Chicago Bears hold the 2023 NFL Draft’s most coveted selection for a talent pool with several quarterback prospects worth taking a swing at. With the team’s commitment to incoming third-year QB Justin Fields, it’s no surprise that the NFL rumor mill is rife with buzz that general manager Ryan Poles is fielding several calls […]

Josh Jacobs broke onto the scene for the Las Vegas Raiders this past season. Now, Jacobs is looking to cash out in NFL free agency. Jacobs started all 17 games for the first time in his career. He ran for an NFL-best 1,653 yards and 12 touchdowns. Jacobs earned an All Pro nomination for the […]

The Chicago Bears have an interesting conundrum on their hands. Last season saw Justin Fields break out as an excellent running QB. Fields also flashed some of the arm talent that tantalized many draft experts. In any other year, this would mean that Fields’ job security would be intact. However, this also happens to be […]

With the New York Giants facing impending cap space problems, Saquon Barkley could find himself an NFL free agent this offseason. Barkley has proven to be a versatile running back and would be a boon for essentially every offense in the league. Alongside Barkley, quarterback Daniel Jones is set to be a free agent this […]

There is a real possibility of Saquon Barkley leaving in free agency, especially if the New York Giants end up using their franchise tag on quarterback Daniel Jones. With that said, there are already a number of teams who are considered frontrunners to land the star running back should he end up packing his bags […]

The Chicago Bears will be one of the most exciting teams to watch during the 2023 NFL offseason. Chicago has been in a rough spot for a few years now, but this offseason could mark a new beginning for the franchise. For one, the Bears have the most cap space in the entire league by […]

Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro Bowler Hines Ward knows a thing or two about playing wide receiver for the storied franchise. When Ward speaks, Steelers fans listen. Well, Ward made his opinion known on former Pittsburgh wideout and current Chicago Bears receiver Chase Claypool, who drew the ire of fans for some […]

For the first time in a long time, the Chicago Bears are in first place in the NFL. Not in record, mind you, but in salary cap space heading into the 2023 NFL offseason. The Bears’ offseason starts with over $97 million in cap space, nearly $40 million more than the second-place New England Patriots. […]