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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ben Johnson will make his official debut as Chicago Bears head coach against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The Monday Night Football showdown to close out Week 1 will take place at Soldier Field. This is the third game of the Bears’ 2025 schedule that’s now known […]

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2025 season with a new vision, new leadership, and sky-high expectations with Caleb Williams at the center of it all. NFL insider Adam Schefter sparked debate in a post shared on X, formerly Twitter, by NFL on ESPN. Schefter highlighted the stark contrast between how the league views Caleb […]

The Chicago Bears were highly optimistic entering last season, but there were still roster deficiencies and concerns regarding the coaching staff. This year, expectations seem genuinely high, or as high as they can be for a historically embattled franchise that happens to reside in the perilous NFC North. While general manager Ryan Poles made a […]

The Chicago Bears entered the 2025 NFL Draft with something they hadn’t possessed in a long time—momentum. For a fanbase that’s seen far too many false dawns, the arrival of Caleb Williams was reason to believe this time might actually be different. General manager Ryan Poles had already made savvy moves in free agency and […]

After a promising NFL Draft and solid free agency moves, the Chicago Bears appear poised for a breakthrough season. With questions lingering around the Chicago running back depth, NFL analysts believe one final addition could push the team over the top: free agent J.K. Dobbins. During an NFL Network segment, analyst Jeffri Chadiha voiced strong […]

The Chicago Bears landed eight newcomers via the 2025 NFL Draft. All are filling the first Ben Johnson roster as head coach. Chicago even came close to landing Ashton Jeanty, before that trade stalled. The Bears drew more praise, though, for landing Luther Burden III in round two. Which hands Caleb Williams a new explosive […]

The rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears is one of the best in the NFL, and it will be entering a new era in 2025. As the Packers continue to charge forward with Matt LaFleur as head coach, the Bears will be testing things out in their first season with Ben […]

The Chicago Bears entered the 2025 NFL Draft with momentum and unusually high expectations. General Manager Ryan Poles had already retooled the roster through free agency and trades. He provided up-and-coming quarterback Caleb Williams with a stronger supporting cast. As the bright lights of draft weekend hit, though, the Bears had a chance to further […]

Bryce Young is clearly the quarterback of the present for the Carolina Panthers. Whether he remains the quarterback of the future for the Panthers will largely be determined by the way he performs in the 2025 season. The Panthers drafted Young at the start of the 2023 season with the No. 1 pick in that […]

The Chicago Bears shocked many with their first-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft after taking tight end Colston Loveland over Tyler Warren. Despite the speculation around the pick, Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore shared a message about his former player that the fanbase should love. Moore, who coached Loveland at Michigan from the […]

The Chicago Bears pulled the aggressive move to revamp their offense Thursday. Especially with Ben Johnson on board. They went with Colston Loveland at No. 10. But took the tight end over arguably the top TE of this class Tyler Warren. The Penn State weapon received hefty praise for his near-flawless TE skills. Warren expected […]

The Chicago Bears are swinging at shaking up the 2025 NFL Draft order. All to try and grab Ashton Jeanty, one insider revealed. General manager Ryan Poles and the Bears’ front office are “making calls” in the attempt to move up in the first round, Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed Thursday on the eve […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have arguably two big first-round needs: offensive tackle and running back. Now sure, the team has invested heavily in the offensive line this offseason and already has DeAndre Swift on the roster, who is a solid enough back with plenty of NFC North success on his […]

The Chicago Bears are addressing some defensive concerns in the run-up to the NFL draft. Earlier this week, Chicago agreed to a $40 million extension with defensive back Kyler Gordon, making him the league’s highest-paid slot corner. Now the Bears have turned their attention to a veteran linebacker. The team reached an agreement with T.J. […]

As the 2025 NFL draft approaches, rumors pairing teams with players grow stronger. The Chicago Bears are expected to take a running back early in this year’s draft and Boise State standout Ashton Jeanty is considered the frontrunner for the team. With the Jeanty/Bears buzz heating up, one insider co-signed the selection. “Jeanty to the […]

The Chicago Bears solidified their secondary ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Ryan Poles and company are keeping a key piece moving forward through a $40 million decision. The NFC North franchise have extended cornerback Kyler Gordon, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter Sunday. The insider revealed the full contract details coming for the slot […]

While fans were excited when the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to be the head coach, they weren’t the only ones as former players such as Devin Hester expressed his enthusiasm about the move. As the Bears prepare for the NFL Draft and for the first season under Johnson, Hester would explain why he’s in […]

The Chicago Bears are in midst of another important offseason after last year was another disappointment. The Bears got the quarterback that they so desperately needed as they selected Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in last year’s draft. Now, the Bears have the head coach that they’ve been wanting as well. Former Detroit […]

The Chicago Bears have already gotten a lot better this offseason. It all started with hiring former Lions OC Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Now the Bears are ready to dominate the 2025 NFL Draft and challenge their NFC North rivals later this fall. Bears head coach Ben Johnson made it clear that […]

Even when the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their next head coach, Jaylon Johnson knew what to expect. After all, Chicago had an underwhelming 2024 campaign. Despite drafting rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and securing free agents, the 5-12 record didn’t match the talent. While there were organizational issues, there was also an underachieving mentality […]

The Chicago Bears have made some huge strides forward this offseason. Chicago’s biggest move may have been hiring Ben Johnson as their next head coach. He is already inspiring confidence from several important Bears players. Bears head coach Ben Johnson has reportedly wowed many of the team’s star players. Chicago was particularly impressed by Johnson’s […]

The Chicago Bears carried their aggressive offseason into the first week of April. This time general manager Ryan Poles is adding skill position talent at wide receiver and cornerback via NFL free agency. Poles and Chicago added two late veteran additions Thursday, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Wide receiver Miles Boykin and cornerback […]

The Chicago Bears have launched an emphasis on building around Caleb Williams. That now includes adding a “mentor” for the starting quarterback on Thursday. Chicago and general manager Ryan Poles are bringing in veteran Case Keenum. The former NFC title game quarterback received this late deal from the Bears, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. […]

Once the Detroit Lions lost Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, there was no doubt that Dan Campbell would need to find two top-notch coordinators to fill their shoes in 2025 and beyond. However, following the NFL’s annual owners meetings, multiple execs had comments spill out about other teams in the league. Specifically, one NFL exec […]

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson hopes to shake things up in his first year as head coach. Even going as far as looking to take a chance on an uncanny talent. An NFL insider, Field Yates of ESPN, indicates that Johnson would “love” nothing more than to secure the talents of LSU OL/G Will Campbell. “I’m […]

The Chicago Bulls were exhilarating the community for a while there, winning nine of 11 games in March, culminating with an incomprehensible victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last Thursday. But enthusiasm dampened following back-to-back losses to end the month. An April 1 dismantling of the Toronto Raptors will do little to change the fact […]

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a turnaround in the 2025-26 NFL season, hoping to shake up the NFC North under the new leadership of Ben Johnson. After assisting the Detroit Lions and Dan Campbell on back-to-back impressive seasons, Johnson is bringing quality experience to a franchise that desperately needs to reshape its culture. […]

Earlier in the offseason when the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as head coach, Johnson trolled Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers. Due to the longtime rivalry between both franchises, it caught the attention of NFL fans across the league. The Bears head coach claimed that he “enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year” […]

Since becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears early in the offseason, Ben Johnson has made nothing but big moves in regard to his coaching staff. Of them, Johnson brought former Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders assistant Eric Bieniemy back to the NFL after a one-year stint as UCLA’s offensive coordinator. Bieniemy will […]

While the Chicago Bears bask in the afterglow of their offseason thus far, they have their sights set on a running back in the draft. Also, they have targeted changes for Caleb Williams in the hopes of spurring a breakout season, according to a post on X by Courtney Cronin. The Bears will begin their […]

The Chicago Bears have been one of the most active teams since the end of the 2024 NFL season. The biggest move was the hiring of Ben Johnson as head coach. He was the architect of the Detroit Lions offense, a unit that was largely unstoppable for the majority of the season. Since the Bears […]