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The Chicago Bears are in a tough spot heading into this offseason – facing a key quarterback decision, coupled with a well-paid defense that has been underperforming, and a head coach/general manager grouping that has failed to live up to expectations, and you have the makings of a sub-par NFC North squad. The kicker for […]

It’s clear: By throwing for only 2,657 yards, eight passing touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, combined with 157 carries for 592 yards and 12 rushing scores, Cam Newton struggled for the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL season. Beset by a team not totally sure of its offensive identity after franchise savant Tom Brady left […]

Following Houston’s decision to double down on their front office hierarchy and disregard Deshaun Watson’s wishes, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports a growing likelihood that the Texans will eventually trade their franchise quarterback. There is a growing sense from people in and around the Texans’ organization that Deshaun Watson has played his last snap for the […]

The Chicago Bears held a press conference Wednesday morning to address the respective futures of head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace. Nagy and Pace will return in 2021 after consecutive 8-8 seasons. But the rest of the press conference has hardly shed light on a future plan for the franchise. Pace was […]

The Chicago Bears‘ brass still found plenty of reasons to keep both head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace at the helm moving forward. Despite their 8-8 regular season record, the decision-makers still continue to put a lot of trust in the leadership of the two individuals. According to Brad Spielberger, the Bears […]

According to a Tuesday evening report from Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune, it appears there won’t be that much change in the “Windy City” ahead of the 2021 NFL campaign. Although Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano will reportedly be retiring, both general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy will indeed be […]

According to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL.com, Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano has elected to retire. With Chicago currently possessing one of the best all-around defenses in the entire NFL, there is no doubt that this vacancy will quickly become quite the coveted role among prospective NFL defensive coordinators. With Bears general […]

Tensions appear to be running high throughout the Chicago Bears organization after another 8-8 season and an NFC Wild Card Game loss to the New Orleans Saints. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported the franchise is “on edge” with respect to the statuses of head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace. Garafolo also […]

Nothing is still set in stone for the future of Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson in Windy City as he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2021. He recently didn’t have a conclusive answer when asked regarding his future plans and the idea of exploring his options elsewhere, per Dan Wiederer. Bears WR Allen […]

With the season of the Chicago Bears now officially over, the team’s front office is faced with more than a few key decisions that need to be addressed in the offseason. One of the biggest issues at hand is the future of quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who is going to be an unrestricted free agent in […]

After sneaking into the 2021 playoffs, Matt Nagy and the Chicago Bears had their Super Bowl dreams shot down early against the New Orleans Saints on Wild Card weekend. The Bears couldn’t muster anything on offense against the Saints, scoring only three before a last-second touchdown brought their total for the game to nine points. […]

The New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton, and Chicago Bears made history on Sunday afternoon. Two NFC franchises clashed on CBS… and the famed children’s network Nickelodeon. With the Saints ultimately proving victorious over the Bears, it was only right that New Orleans head coach Sean Payton received a Nickelodeon-styled “Gatorade bath” after his team’s latest […]

With the way the Chicago Bears played on Sunday afternoon, it wouldn’t be too surprising to learn that the NFC North franchise was more than ready to leave Louisiana after coming up well short against the New Orleans Saints. This was also apparently something that tight end Jimmy Graham took quite literally, as the veteran […]

Former Chicago Bears standout linebacker Lance Briggs has long since retired from professional football. However, that doesn’t mean that the Chicago legend isn’t still tuned into the current Bears team—especially when the postseason rolls around. On Sunday afternoon, as the Bears traveled to the bayou to take on the New Orleans Saints, Briggs didn’t waste […]

With the New Orleans Saints hosting the Chicago Bears on the NFL’s first ever “Super Wild Card Weekend,” the league also intertwined another first into the mix on Sunday afternoon. With the NFL broadcasting three games throughout the day and night on Sunday, the league is currently airing the NFC showdown between the Bears and […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller was ejected from Sunday’s match against the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter after shoving safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Despite officials levying unsportsmanlike penalties on both players for their involvement in the scuffle, the referees chose only to eject Miller. (Video via NFL reporter Dov Kleiman) Anthony Miller just […]

The NFL and Nickelodeon decided to team up for the NFC Wild Card matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears. With the idea was for the children’s network to bring a more friendly and fun atmosphere to the game for kids, it appears all fans are enjoying the Slime Takeover so far. […]

The Chicago Bears will travel to the Superdome on Sunday afternoon, looking to knock off the No. 2 New Orleans Saints. While the Bears are back in the NFC playoff field for the first time in two years, Chicago still finds itself on their back foot as they required outside help to back into the […]

The future of Mitchell Trubisky as the Chicago Bears starting quarterback still hangs in the balance heading to their Wild Card matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The 2017 second overall pick reportedly needs to prove himself in the postseason in order to retain the position moving forward, per NFL Network‘s Ian Rapoport. From @NFLGameDay: […]

If Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky needs motivation, where else could he get it than from the man who is undoubtedly the greatest figure in Chicago sports history. That’s exactly what the 26-year-old does whenever the Bears are on the road. Trubisky spends his hours prior to the game watching “The Last Dance,” the epic […]

The Chicago Bears managed to squeak into the NFL playoffs with an 8-8 record thanks to a Week 17 loss from the Arizona Cardinals, and are going up against the No. 2 seed New Orleans Saints in Wild Card weekend. The Bears finished at .500, winning three of their last four games to get them […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 129 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 129 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 129 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their picks and predictions for the […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson produced another stellar season in 2020, logging a career-high 1,250 receiving yards. An unrestricted talented heading into NFL Free Agency, Robinson will likely be finding a new home after contract negotiations stalled with the Bears throughout the year. The former 2014 second-round pick, Robinson enters free agency for the […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has had a tremendously fickle tenure since being drafted by the team in 2017. Even if the Bears choose not to re-sign Trubisky this offseason, he still has an example in mind in terms of career resurgence: Drew Brees. The future Hall of Fame quarterback was traded from the then-San […]

A potentially encouraging development for the New Orleans Saints: Wide receiver Michael Thomas is practicing on Wednesday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While it’s only limited practice, the star wideout will ramp things up during the week and is looking like a good bet to play against the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round […]

It has been a roller-coaster ride for the Chicago Bears this season, with a 5-1 start then followed by a six-game losing streak that seemed to doom their playoff chances and the regime of general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy. However, the Bears are on a three-game winning streak and have a […]

The Chicago Bears will play host to the Green Bay Packers Sunday afternoon, looking to secure a place in the NFL Playoffs. Currently, in the midst of a three-game winning streak, a victory over their long-time division rivals would not only ensure that their season continues but represent the completion of one of the biggest […]

An old-fashioned, hard-nosed matchup awaits the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, January 3rd. Having been flexed out of the noon CT slot and into the later 3:25 pm CT slot, these two teams are both fighting for postseason implications–but each for very different things. For the visitors, it is […]

The Chicago Bears already had their hands full heading into a Week 17 showdown with Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and a high-powered Green Bay Packers offense this weekend. The job got a whole lot harder for the Bears as they battle for a playoff spot. Chicago announced rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson and slot corner Buster […]

A huge blow to the Green Bay Packers’ Super Bowl hopes has emerged for Aaron Rodgers: Star left tackle David Bakhtiari will miss the rest of the season with an apparent knee injury, possibly a torn ACL. The three-time Pro Bowler suffered the injury during practice on Thursday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: #Packers […]

Mitchell Trubisky and the Chicago Bears are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. After demolishing the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 8-7 team is now scheduled to play the Green Bay Packers this Sunday. Trubisky took over the starting position from Nick Foles in Week 12. Since then, he has thrown for 1,243 yards with […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers can wrap up the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a win over archrivals Chicago Bears on Sunday. Chicago, meanwhile, can clinch a Wild Card spot with a win. However, a loss would see the Bears relying on a depleted Los Angeles Rams team to defeat the […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 126 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 126 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 126 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is bracing for a showdown against divisional rival Green Bay Packers for their final game of the 2020 season. The team’s playoff hopes are hinging on the result of their tilt against the Packers and Trubisky is ready to go all out for his team to get the much-needed victory. […]

What a difference a few weeks can make, especially in the case of Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy. After being on the coaching hot seat in the last few weeks, it appears that the Bears might retain Nagy for the 2021 season, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Multiple people around NFL believe the Bears […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is having a stellar stretch that has given the currently 7-7 AFC North squad a chance of making the playoffs. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, league executives believe the 26-year old’s strong play as of late has earned him a chance to return to Chicago next season. In the […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 125 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 125 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 125 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their predictions for Week 16 of […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 124 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 124 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 124 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their predictions for Week 15 of […]

Chicago Bears defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. was reportedly pressed with charges for an alleged domestic violence incident a couple of months ago. Prosecutors in North Carolina are still pushing through with the filing of the case despite the player’s denial of the allegations charged against him. As per TMZ Sports, a woman who was […]