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Athletes and coaches must walk a fine line when speaking about a disastrous loss. It is important to acknowledge the mistake without publicly reprimanding anyone, so as to keep locker room morale at a reasonable level going forward. Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus stood by his team, but fans would have liked him to […]

The Chicago Bears pulled off an all-time fumble on Sunday. After the Bears’ defense kept them in a game that they almost certainly should’ve lost due to the level of offensive ineptitude that they displayed for most of the day, the offense caught fire. All of a sudden, Caleb Williams and the Bears offense could […]

When a team suffers a devastating loss in the final seconds of the game, the mind typically wonders into unfortunate places, namely the land of regret. “What could we have done differently on that play?” “Would the outcome have changed if we converted that opportunity?” The Chicago Bears should find it unbearable to review the […]

The NFL got exactly what it wanted when it flexed the Bears vs. Commanders game into the late window. The Chicago Bears almost completed an impressive second-half comeback against the surging Washington Commanders. Unfortunately, they gave up a touchdown on a Hail Mary as time expired and lost the game 18-15. Bears coach Matt Eberflus […]

Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels squared off in a battle of the top two picks on Sunday. The Washington Commanders came out on top, beating the Chicago Bears 18-15 in Week 8. Why are Williams, Tyrique Stevenson, and Matt Eberflus most to blame for this loss? The Bears had a brutal first three quarters on […]

Everyone knows the confident person who says, “nah, I’m just going to wing it,” the night before a big presentation. Their aplomb is admirable, but it can sometimes be rendered completely invalid by the time the demonstration is done. The Chicago Bears’ offensive coordinator learned this the hard way after a rough start to the […]

After a pair of losses to the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts in Weeks 2 and 3, the Chicago Bears were able to get back on track in Week 4 against the Rams, and now enter a Week 5 matchup with the Carolina Panthers as favorites to win the game and get back above .500 […]

Following a few shaky performances to begin a much-hyped pro career, on Sunday, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams quieted some of the naysayers who were concerned that his trajectory was looking a little too similar to Bryce Young’s in Carolina. In Chicago’s 24-18 win over the short-handed Rams, Williams had his cleanest and most […]

Just three games into his rookie season, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has already shown a tremendous amount of growth and maturity in his game even in the most frustrating moments of his young career. Williams, who threw for a Bears rookie record of 363 yards in a Week 3, still has his flaws, but […]

The Chicago Bears took a Week 3 loss against the Indianapolis Colts, and there were times that the offensive play call by Shane Waldron was questioned. One of those play calls in question was late in the second quarter on a third down and goal situation, where the Bears decided to run the ball. Nothing […]

By way of a 21-16 defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts, the Chicago Bears took their second consecutive loss on Sunday afternoon in what could only be described as an ugly, disjointed, and remarkably frustrating game, especially if you are, as I am, a fan of the Chicago Bears. It’s the third such game […]

The Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams thought those better days would come sooner than later after the 2024 NFL Draft. Now the Windy City is staring the prospect of a long, frustrating season square in the face following a brutal loss to the Anthony Richardson-led Indianapolis Colts. Even the offensive line is starting to let […]

In the head honcho chess match between Matt Eberflus and Shane Steichen, the Indianapolis Colts coach came out on top this time. Caleb Williams may have been throwing out passes like they were hotcakes but it was not getting the Chicago Bears anywhere. This is where Anthony Richardson and the rest of his weapons took […]

Caleb Williams was a gunslinger against the Indianapolis Colts. The rookie was tasked by Matt Eberflus to carry the Chicago Bears offense through a lot of air attacks and he did not disappoint. In fact, they may have been leaning on him to produce a little too much but it was not a problem for […]

After a disappointing loss on Sunday Night Football to the Houston Texans, the Chicago Bears will look to get back on track on Sunday afternoon in their third-consecutive game against an opponent from the AFC South. The Bears’ Week 3 opponent is the Indianapolis Colts, who after starting their season 0-2, will be desperate not […]

The Chicago Bears offensive line has been exposed through the first two weeks of the season. However, head coach Matt Eberflus isn’t looking to shake up the roster just yet. In fact, he said the Bears won’t make any merit-based changes to the offensive line in Week 3, via Scott Bair of Marquee Sports. Eberflus’ […]

The Chicago Bears dropped to 1-1 on the season after a 19-13 Week 2 loss to the Houston Texans. While the score was close and the Bears had a chance to win the game on the final drive, the offense had problems throughout the game and let down a Bears defense that turned in an […]

The Chicago Bears picked up a win in their season opener against the Tennessee Titans, but the highly-anticipated Bears offense was subpar for most of the game. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams struggled to get anything going, the run game was nonexistent, and they suffered injuries to wide receivers Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze. Both Allen and […]

The Chicago Bears managed to get a win in Caleb Williams’ first game as the team’s QB. However, it was not a pretty performance from Williams. The first overall pick from the 2024 NFL Draft looked like a rookie, but his supporting cast played well enough to secure the win. Williams’ head coach stood up […]

Chicago Bears rookie Rome Odunze had a quiet NFL debut on Sunday, reeling in one catch on four targets for 11 yards. Unfortunately, it appears he also picked up an injury. Bear head coach Matt Eberflus revealed Monday that Odunze will undergo an MRI on his knee, per Kevin Fishbain. This is concerning news considering […]

Caleb Williams’ Bears debut came with plenty of hype and anticipation. Much of that has come crashing down after just two quarters as Chicago trails the Tennessee Titans 17-0 at halftime. As the team ran off the field, the Soldier Field crowd in Chicago let them hear it with a smattering of boos. Williams’ debut […]

After what seemed like an endless waiting period, the Chicago Bears are finally ready to start their 2024 NFL campaign. The Bears will take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of action on Sunday. New contributors such as wide receiver Keenan Allen will get to show what they can do; however, Allen may be […]

Wide receiver Keenan Allen has seen a lot in his 11-year NFL career: season-ending injuries, Hall of Fame teammates, a location change from San Diego to Los Angeles, and then a trade to the Chicago Bears. He’s also seen two first-round rookie quarterbacks take the reins of the franchise, although their starting points were quite […]

The start of 2024 NFL season is just one week away, and in an odd twist, the Chicago Bears are projected to be one of the league’s most exciting and highly-anticipated teams this year. All of us Bears fans know, this is abnormal compared to how things have been for, well, let’s say a few […]

While the NFL preseason is important when determining position battles and accelerating the growth of young quarterbacks, it does not offer much in the way of team evaluation. Records are meaningless since starters are barely on the field. Though, considering the hype surrounding the Chicago Bears, a 4-0 showing in exhibition action is creating a […]

Those watching Thursday night’s preseason matchup between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs were extremely concerned after seeing Douglas Coleman III carried off the field in a stretcher and taken to the hospital. Fortunately, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus did provide a greatly encouraging injury update regarding his defensive back. He says Coleman “was […]

The Chicago Bears did not play Caleb Williams in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game. That meant that Bears fans had to wait until the team’s second preseason game to see Williams for the first time. He did not disappoint in his preseason debut. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is confident in Caleb Williams […]

It was the long awaited debut of Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams who shined in the team’s second preseason game where they beat the Buffalo Bills, 33-6, Saturday afternoon. When speaking to the media after the contest, there was lots of talk about Williams whether it be from himself or from his teammates that sung […]

Chicago Bears No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams is ready to roll for his 2024 NFL preseason debut, and cornerback Jaylon Johnson remains fired up for a perceived lack of respect. And now Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced that rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze may have added a new position. Talking on the Up […]

The first episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks with the Chicago Bears released on Tuesday night, and one of the segments highlighted head coach Matt Eberflus’ choice to grow facial hair this offseason, changing up his look from the clean-shaven one that he had in his first couple of seasons with the team, and the Bears […]

Ever since the Carolina Panthers clinched the worst record in the NFL last season, giving the Chicago Bears the 1st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, fans in the Windy City have been anxiously waiting for the opportunity to see former USC quarterback Caleb Williams make his NFL debut. But even with the preseason […]

By now, even if you’ve only been loosely paying attention to the offseason that the Chicago Bears have had in 2024, you’re aware that the arrival of former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams has folks in the Windy City feeling pretty optimistic about both the present and the future for the Monsters of the Midway. […]

Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears’ top draft pick, was sidelined for Thursday’s 2024 preseason opener against the Houston Texans. According to Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, Williams and the other starters were not expected to play in the game. However, the new Chicago Bears quarterback hinted at his upcoming NFL debut in a conversation with […]

Tonight in Canton, Ohio, the Chicago Bears will kick off the preseason ahead of what is one of the most highly-anticipated seasons in recent team history. And while none of the players who are responsible for Bears fans being so excited for the 2024 season will be playing against the Houston Texans in the NFL’s […]

At Chicago Bears training camp on Saturday, Pro Bowl defensive end Montez Sweat was kicked out of practice by head coach Matt Eberflus after Sweat hit the right arm of prized rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as Williams was dropping back to pass, a no-no for any defensive player this time of year. But what Bears […]

Although the Kansas City Chiefs are the reigning champs, the Chicago Bears are at the center of the football world as NFL teams kick off training camp. On the field, Chicago looks like they’re worthy of the attention, especially with the plays Caleb Williams is making. But when you’re at the center of it all, […]

On a human level, it’s never fun to speculate about the possibility of someone losing their job, but in the NFL, you come to expect it. Over the last ten seasons, an average of six teams each year fire their head coach, so in the spirit of that statistic, I’ve managed to identify six head […]

The Chicago Bears opened training camp on Saturday morning, officially kicking off what is without question one of the most highly-anticipated seasons in recent franchise history. But right out of the gate, the Bears are already contending with a dangerous opponent that every team inevitably faces at some point in the year… the dreaded injury […]

There are limited instances throughout modern Chicago Bears history in which the Monsters of the Midway have been among the most intriguing and potentially competitive teams in the NFL. You can count the occasions on one hand. 1985 and the handful of seasons afterward. 2006. 2018. Maybe 2010. And that’s it. But thanks to the brilliant work […]