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Everyone in the NFL is frantically trying to find ways that their franchise could land someone like Le’Veon Bell. Bell is set to hit free agency on March 13th, with plenty of teams interested in the talented running back. His impending free agency comes less than a year after the Pittsburgh Steelers tried to place […]

The Chicago Bears were one of the biggest surprises of the NFL last year, as the team went from a middling NFC North team to winning the division and boasting one of the best defenses in football. Now, head coach Matt Nagy is ready get back and continue that level of excellence. Despite the heartbreaking […]

Matt Nagy led the Chicago Bears to 12 wins and an NFC North division title in what was a surprisingly successful season in the Windy City this past year. You would think, then, that he would be considered one of the better head coaches in the NFL. Not so fast. Patrick Daugherty of Rotoworld thinks […]

The Chicago Bears were the trendy pick by many to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl after a red-hot second half of the 2018 regular season which saw the Bears go 12-4 and win the NFC North division crown. However, they met their tragic end against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round […]

After confirming that he and the team have parted ways with Cody Parkey, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is looking for his replacement. Nagy on search for Bears next kicker: “We’re going to do everything we can to exhaust every avenue possible.” — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) February 27, 2019 USA Today reports that Nagy […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has confirmed that the team is releasing Cody Parkey: #Bears coach Matt Nagy confirmed Cody Parkey is being released: “We’ve talked to Cody and Cody knows were going to go on in a different direction… it was a healthy talk, he took it like a true professional. We wish […]

The Chicago Bears are fresh off a season that saw the once heralded franchise return to the playoffs, thanks to the team’s impressive — and very unexpected — 12-4 record. While winning an NFC North division title will surely help carry Chicago into next season, the Bears did not last long come playoff time en […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has been announced as the coach of the year for the 2018 NFL season. .@ChicagoBears HC Matt Nagy is the 2018 Coach of the Year! #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/vYi2uy1Sm1 — NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2019 The Chicago Bears came into this past season with hopes for maybe being a wild-card team. […]

Multiple teams have expressed interest in former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He reports that one league source told ESPN that Hunt will have a job “sooner rather than later.” During a press conference last week, Chicago Bears’ head coach Matt Nagy told reporters that “I was raised … to […]

When Vic Fangio jumped ship from the Bears to become head coach of the Denver Broncos, Chicago head coach Matt Nagy moved quickly to a new defensive coordinator. Now that the Chicago team has Chuck Pagano as their incoming defensive coordinator, Nagy feels that the transition will be “seamless,” according to his statement to the Chicago […]

The Chicago Bears were one of the more pleasant surprises in the 2018 season, as they won the NFC North for the first time since 2010. The Bears were mostly known for their incredible defense this season, but things changed after a brutal playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Kicker Cody Parkey’s failure to convert […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy knows former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt very well. Nagy was the Chiefs offensive coordinator last season during Hunt’s rookie season, and to this day Nagy has nothing but praise for the troubled running back. Nagy recently spoke with Hunt and stressed that their conversation consisted of […]

The Chicago Bears face a stiff matchup against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles this week. Head coach Matt Nagy is holding out hope that safety Eddie Jackson will be able to make his return. Jackson has been dealing with an ankle injury over the last several weeks. According to Adam Jahns of the […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has taken giant strides forward this year and Matt Nagy doesn’t want him to change just because the team is now in the playoffs. Over 14 starts this year Trubisky has thrown for 3,223 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions and he has also been a threat with his legs. […]

The Chicago Bears will host the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs this Sunday in a matchup of two head coaches that have been long-time companions. Bears head coach Matt Nagy and Eagles head coach Doug Pederson go back a long way, having worked together on Andy Reid’s coaching staffs in […]

Heading into the regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears have the potential opportunity in front of them to secure a first-round playoff bye. It is a scenario that would not only require them to beat the Vikings, but also would need the Los Angeles Rams to fall to the San Francisco […]

Heading into the season finale matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears have already locked up a playoff spot after securing the NFC North division title. H0wever, the Bears are still in the position to possibly move up into the second overall spot and a first-round bye if they grab a win on Sunday […]

The Chicago Bears have been a very surprising story this season in the NFL. Nearly nobody outside of the Windy City saw the Bears having a snowball’s chance in Miami of making the playoffs. The Bears are now in a position where they’ve won the NFC North Division and don’t need to play their starters necessarily […]

The Chicago Bears may have clinched the NFC North on Sunday, but the win over the Green Bay Packers also brought back from memories for Matt Nagy about their week one showdown when the Bears lost in heartbreaking fashion. “Ninety-eight days ago,” Nagy told Peter King of NBC’s Football Morning in America. “That’s the night […]

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy is usually calm and collected but admits his emotions got the best of him during Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Rams. On fourth-and-one late in the second quarter, Nagy sent out the punt unit but quickly changed his mind, sending back out the offense to try and get the […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has brought an entirely new look to the Bears this season and they have reaped the benefits of having a coach that looks to be a perfect fit thus far. Nagy has improved upon disastrous seasons from the Bears in recent years in all aspects. The offense looks incredibly […]

Through his first five seasons in the league, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has become arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. Donald has taken that to the next level this season behind his stellar play, putting together a career-best campaign heading into the Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Head […]

Over the last several days, the Chicago Bears have had many questions concerning the status of second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who is dealing with a nagging shoulder injury. With a primetime matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on tap for Week 14 action on Sunday night, head coach Matt Nagy voiced that he’s confident Trubisky […]

In his first campaign at the helm with the Chicago Bears, head coach Matt Nagy has made a tremendous impact in helping turn around the franchise into being a legitimate playoff contender. Much of the Bears’ success has come in the way of his creativity as a play-caller that has helped the offense become one […]

The Chicago Bears have been a force to be reckoned with this season, but things have been a bit shaky for the Bears since quarterback Mitch Trubisky has been recovering from a shoulder injury. The Bears suffered an unfortunate loss to the New York Giants, but that wasn’t going to stop head coach Matt Nagy […]

Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks appears to have endured an Achilles injury during last Thursday’s Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions. Bears head coach Matt Nagy says he is not concerned about Akiem Hicks' Achilles injury. Hicks probably won't do much at practice today, but Nagy calls that precautionary. — Jeff Dickerson (@DickersonESPN) November […]

The Chicago Bears face off with the New York Giants this weekend, and Matt Nagy is still uncertain if Mitchell Trubisky will be able to go. Trubisky injured his shoulder on a late hit by Harrison Smith against the Minnesota Vikings two weeks ago, and he missed the Bears game on Thanksgiving against the Detroit […]

The Chicago Bears grabbed their fifth straight win after moving past the Detroit Lions 23-16 on Thanksgiving, which has put them in a more firm position atop of the NFC North standings. The Bears were able to accomplish that with second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky out of the lineup due to a shoulder injury, which forced career […]

Head coach Matt Nagy and the Chicago Bears have quietly turned themselves into NFC contenders this season. After years of struggling and underperforming, the Bears appear ready to prove that they are back. So far this season, Chicago has accumulated a 6-3 record. They are still receiving criticism due to their schedule, as many do […]

The Chicago Bears fell just short 38-31 against the New England Patriots in Week 7 action that saw second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky’s performance be among the primary talking points. It was a topsy-turvy type of outing for Trubisky, who completed 26-of-50 passes for 333 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions along with 81 rushing yards […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has the edge over New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. It appears head coach Matt Nagy could not be happier about it. Trubisky’s 105.6 passer rating puts him ahead of Brady’s 98.2 rating by quite a wide margin. According to Patrick Finley of the Sun-Times, Nagy was clearly pleased upon hearing that […]

The New England Patriots will play the Chicago Bears in Week 7, and Matt Nagy has keyed in on Trey Flowers as a “big-name guy” in their matchup. Nagy is in his first season as the head coach of the Bears. Their 3-2 record places them atop the NFC North by a narrow margin. Flowers […]

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy assured the media on Monday that running back Jordan Howard is still a big part of the offense. Howard had 15 carries for 82 yards in the Bears first game of the season against the Green Bay Packers but since that point has struggled to find a role for himself. […]

Through his first month with the Chicago Bears, All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack has made a tremendous impact with his play on the field. This has also rubbed off a strong impression on the coaching staff and his teammates as head coach Matt Nagy recently offered some major praise toward Mack by comparing his work […]

The Chicago Bears are 2-1 on the season, but it still appears the Mitchell Trubisky-led offense is holding them back. Bears coach Matt Nagy knows people want to see success now, but he is trying to preach patience as this season goes on. Trubisky has thrown for 591 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions on […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy doesn’t think Mitchell Trubisky and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes should be compared. Trubisky was selected No. 2 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, while Mahomes was selected with the No. 10 pick. The Bears are 1-1 and are continuing to improve under the leadership of their first-year […]

The Chicago Bears are gotten off to a solid start out of the gate for the 2018 season by splitting the first two games of the season, but there have been some notable bumps along the way for second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky as has transitioned in the new offensive scheme under head coach Matt Nagy. […]

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith was limited to just eight defensive snaps Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. This was understandable since he was recently dealing with a hamstring injury shortly after returning from his contract dispute. However, Bears head coach Matt Nagy says that a now-healthy Smith is ready to take on […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy says his team needs to work on adopting a “finish mentality” after his team found a way to blow a 20-point lead against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. From Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune (h/t ProFootballTalk): “So we’ve got to really have that finish mentality,” Nagy […]