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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 […]

The Chicago Bears won’t be back on the practice field until late July, but in limited action in OTAs and minicamps throughout the months of May and June, Chicago’s prized #1 overall pick Caleb Williams has already made a great first impression on his coaches, teammates, and Bears fans alike. Whether it’s Caleb Williams’ magnetic […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus surely understands that rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is going to experience some growing pains, and Eberflus is already witnessing it in practice. When discussing Williams this week, Eberflus said that getting his cadence down will be something Williams really needs to work on as camp progresses. “Something we still […]

It was announced Thursday that the Chicago Bears would be the featured team on HBO and NFL Films’ production of “Hard Knocks” as they will cover them throughout training camp until the start of the season. There’s no doubt that one of the main reasons for the decision to cover the team is because they […]

The Chicago Bears have quickly become one of the more exciting teams in the NFL. Chicago has been in the spotlight all offseason because of their high picks in the 2024 NFL Draft and an exciting new stadium proposal. Now, add Hard Knocks to the list. Yesterday, the Bears were announced as the team that […]

The Chicago Bears have been selected as the team focused on for the next season of HBO and NFL Films’ “Hard Knocks” according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. This will be the first time the franchise has been displayed on the popular sports television show. NFL and NFL Films have selected the Chicago Bears to […]

With the release of all 32 NFL teams’ schedules, teams like the Chicago Bears now know what lies ahead of them for the upcoming 2024 season. But when it comes to the 2024 Bears, many might not know what they’re getting. This will be a much different-looking team than the one that took the field […]

The Chicago Bears found their quarterback of the present and future when they selected Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Head coach Matt Eberflus didn’t want to waste any time in handing Williams the keys to Chicago’s castle. Eberflus has named Williams the Bears’ starting quarterback, via Adam […]

With the Chicago Bears selecting quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze in the 2024 NFL Draft, the offense is going to look much different during their rookie campaigns. Leading the way will be the Bears new offensive coordinator in Shane Waldron. While Chicago went a different direct at OC, head coach Matt Eberflus […]

Once the first few minutes of the 2024 NFL Draft make Caleb Williams the next Chicago Bears quarterback, Coach Matt Eberflus’ work starts. The star signal-caller out of USC has some unique aspects to his game that may not be replicated by a lot of individuals in the league. However, a certain pundit posits that […]

The Chicago Bears currently hold the first and ninth picks in the 2024 NFL Draft and are said to be leaning toward former Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams of USC football with the number one pick. The number nine slot could be a lot more tricky, with Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Joe Alt, […]

USC quarterback Caleb Williams is a foregone conclusion for the Chicago Bears’ No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, so it is not much surprise Bears head coach Matt Eberflus heavily praised Williams at the NFL owners meeting. Eberflus, who is entering a crucial third year as the Bears’ coach, said he and […]

The NFL offseason is still in its early stages but that doesn’t mean we aren’t getting some surprise encounters among football personalities. One such surprise came at the Marquette men’s basketball game on Wednesday night in Milwaukee when Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur sat courtside with Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. The […]

Head coach Matt Eberflus and the Chicago Bears are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Bears are coming off of what was a horrible season for the most part in 2023, in which the team was one of the last […]

Matt Eberflus and the Chicago Bears had an interesting 2023 campaign, which has set the stage for an extremely important offseason of work. While everyone is wondering whether or not the Bears will select Caleb Williams with the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, another important question that fans have been wondering is […]

The 2023 season has barely come to a close with Super Bowl 58 concluding, with the Kansas City Chiefs once again holding the Lombardi Trophy high for the second consecutive year. That means now all the focus for 31 teams will be on accomplishing what the Chiefs have done for the past two seasons. That […]

The Chicago Bears have some important decisions to make in the 2024 NFL offseason. Everyone expects them to overhaul their roster and rekindle their competitive spirit. Following the disappointment of the last few seasons, the Bears are primed to make calculated and impactful transactions to position themselves for a resurgence. It’s crystal clear that the […]

The Chicago Bears have stumbled to another losing season behind quarterback Justin Fields, raising questions as to whether he is really the long term answer at the quarterback position. Fields has played through injuries showing incredible grit and toughness, but he also hasn’t delivered in the wins department the way the Chicago Bears brass has […]

The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, but all indications are that after extensive meetings early this week, head coach Matt Eberflus will be staying for the 2024 season under general manager Ryan Poles, and that piece of news got a lot of reactions. The Bears finished the 2023 season at 7-10, and there […]

After struggling to move the ball throughout the season, the Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. However, the Bears don’t plan on making a major change at the top. Head coach Matt Eberflus is expected to remain in his position for 2024, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. The team head ‘extensive meetings,’ on […]

The Chicago Bears came into the season with a fair amount of optimism surrounding them, but while they caught fire later in the year, this franchise is stuck in quite the predicament. Chicago failed to make the playoffs for the third straight season but did just well enough to convince the organization that major changes […]

The Chicago Bears find themselves in a precarious position following their recent humiliating defeat at the hands of the Green Bay Packers. This has prompted serious doubts about the team’s future. A franchise with a rich history, the Bears have struggled to reclaim their former glory in recent decades. The 2023 NFL season proved to […]

The Chicago Bears season officially ended on Sunday after they lost to their rivals the Green Bay Packers 17-9. Chicago will have a ton of questions to answer in the offseason, including whether head coach Matt Eberflus will be back on the sidelines next year. However, according to Bears beat reporter Dan Wiederer, it seems […]

The Chicago Bears attempted to play spoiler against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday by getting a win and knocking them out of the playoffs in the NFC, but ultimately the Packers came out with a 17-9 win, and Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that he felt his pass rush did not make enough […]

The Chicago Bears’ Week 18 loss to the Green Bay Packers was a disappointing end to their 2023 NFL season. Despite showing progress throughout the year, the Bears fell short here. They extended their losing streak against the Packers to 10 games. In this article, we will analyze the key personnel most to blame for […]

Matt Eberflus is doing all he can to keep the Chicago Bears’ focus on the task at hand entering the final game of the regular season. Unfortunately for him, don’t expect Aaron Rodgers to cooperate. The former Green Bay Packers legend turned injured New York Jets quarterback took a shot at the Bears on Tuesday, […]

The Chicago Bears came on strong in the second half of the 2023 NFL season, but it was too little, too late as they were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17 after the Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. There is one game remaining for the Bears against the […]

It’s been a roller coaster of a season for the Chicago Bears, but they’ve looked good in recent weeks. Despite that, many football fans believe that Matt Eberflus’ time as head coach should be coming to an end in the offseason. However, it sounds like the franchise has a different plan in store for Eberflus. […]

The Chicago Bears topped the Arizona Cardinals 27-16 on Sunday and, while Justin Fields did run in a touchdown from the 3-yard line, the Bears continued to see challenges in short-yardage situations. After the game, Bears coach Matt Eberflus talked about the need for a go-to play, such as the ‘tush-push’ in such scenarios, according […]