The Bear's Den, June 23, 2025
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Bears' Colston Loveland felt all kinds of love back home in Idaho over the weekend - Chicago Sun-Times - 'I can't wait,' Loveland said about his rookie season. 'It's going to be fun.'
Bears' Caleb Williams or Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong? Here's who has higher ceiling, per vote - Chicago Sun-Times - In this week's 'Polling Place,' we also asked if you've already given up on the Sky's chance to make the playoffs.
The different look for DJ Moore coming in Ben Johnson's offense - SI - DJ Moore admits he'll probably get fewer targets this year and it's logical with so many receivers, but where he's targeted and how open he is may be different.
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Biggest surprises and likely outcomes to Bears training camp battles - SI - Analysis: The Bears have several position competitions of interest when training camp begins and with new coaches there could always be surprises for starters currently entrenched.
Daunting task ahead of Chicago Bears seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai - SI - Analysis: The Bears are hoping to get production from Kyle Monangai in his first year as an NFL back but there are plenty of reasons to anticipate something different.
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With attempted murder warrant still pending, Antonio Brown has apparently left the country - NBC Sports - Antonio Brown has left the building.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says there will be no state money for sports venues - NBC Sports - Two NFL teams call Pennsylvania home.
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CJ Stroud, Caleb Williams laugh about infamous postgame handshake - Windy City Gridiron - Well, at least C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams have a sense of humor.
Do you like the over or under on these Bears season-long player props? - Windy City Gridiron - You can now bet on yardage and touchdown totals for some Chicago Bears players.
2024 Rearview Mirror: Rome Odunze Draft Pick - Windy City Gridiron - In this series, we look back at the biggest moves from a year ago and review how they have panned out up to this point.
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