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08-07-2025
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The Bear's Den, July 8, 2025
WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I'm starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that's how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo! Advertisement THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL DENMASTER KEN'S VIDEO GRAB BAG BEARRRSSSS Chicago Bears mailbag: Did they finally get it right with Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams? - The Athletic - Heading into training camp, what's on the minds of Bears fans? Did they finally get it right at coach and QB? Will Cole Kmet be traded? 2025 NFL offensive line rankings: Eagles, Broncos lead the way, Bears up to fourth. - Things are set to look a lot different in Chicago. Not only is the offensive line remolded, but it's also perhaps the most improved unit in the NFL. 2015 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data, Bears make huge change - At the time, Kevin White was viewed as the next Julio Jones-type receiver, boasting a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds. But injuries early in his career dashed hopes of that level of production. Advertisement 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team: Projecting 11 instant-impact newcomers on offense - - Colston Loveland makes the list. Standing 6-6, 241 pounds, Loveland is a tight end who runs routes with the fluidity of a wideout. That's what makes him special. And that's what made Sam LaPorta a rookie Pro Bowler under Ben Johnson in Detroit, so it stands to reason that Johnson will get the most out of Loveland in Chicago. 2025 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team - ESPN - Ben Johnson singled out Ruben Hyppolite as the player that Bears coaches saw the most improvement from this spring. With veteran T.J. Edwards sidelined with a soft tissue injury, Hyppolite got a lot of run with the starting defense at a position he doesn't have much experience at (weakside linebacker) after playing middle linebacker throughout his career at Maryland. POLISH SAUSAGE Mark Davis: Al Davis loved Las Vegas, would love seeing where the Raiders are now - NBC Sports - The legendary Raiders owner Al Davis died in 2011, having moved his franchise from Oakland to Los Angeles and back, but he didn't live to see his team in Las Vegas. Advertisement Report: Nyheim Hines wants to find a team for training camp - NBC Sports - Nyheim Hines would like another shot. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON Bears superlatives for 2025 offseason - Windy City Gridiron - WCG's lead draft analyst analyzes his 'superlatives' for the Bears' choices in the 2025 offseason. 2025 Chicago Bears Training Camp Battle: WR3: Burden vs Zaccheaus - Windy City Gridiron - Luther Burden and Olamide Zaccheaus will battle it out for WR3. 10 Most Important Bears of 2025: #8 Grady Jarrett - Windy City Gridiron - Grady Jarrett was released by the Atlanta Falcons just a couple of hours before the early negotiation period for free agency was about to start, and the Chicago Bears worked quickly to ink him to a... Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE 2nd City Gridiron is our video home! So hit the link and help us grow that brand! THE RULES Windy City Gridiron Community Guidelines - - We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. The following are not permitted in comments. No personal attacks, politics, gender-based insults of any kind, racial insults, etc. 2nd City Gridiron Podcast Channel which includes Bears Banter hosted by Bill Zimmerman, Bear & Balanced from Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Bears Over Beers featuring a rotating host line-up of Ryan Droste, Khari Thompson, Jacob Infante, and Bryan Orenchuk, Making Monsters with Taylor Doll, Bear Bones from Dr. Mason West, and an occasional T Formation Conversation from Lester; Steven's Streaming Twitch Channel from Steven Schweickert is another fun one. Advertisement Powered by RedCircle Click on our names to follow us on Twitter: Jeff Berckes; Dr. Patti Curl; Ryan Droste; Eric Christopher Duerrwaechter; Dan Durkin; Taylor Doll; Kev H; Sam Householder; Jacob Infante; Aaron Lemming; Dr. Ken Mitchell; Danny Meehan; Bryan Orenchuk; Jack R Salo; Khari Thompson; Steven Schweickert; Jack Silverstein; Lester Wiltfong, Jr.; T.J. Starman; Khari Thompson; Dr. Mason West; Bill Zimmerman; 2nd City Gridiron; Like WCG on Facebook; Like 2nd City Gridiron on Facebook. A few of us are also over at Bluesky. More from
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23-06-2025
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The Bear's Den, June 23, 2025
WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I'm starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that's how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo! Advertisement THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL DENMASTER KEN'S VIDEO GRAB BAG BEARRRSSSS 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. Advertisement 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. POLISH SAUSAGE With attempted murder warrant still pending, Antonio Brown has apparently left the country - NBC Sports - Antonio Brown has left the building. Advertisement Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says there will be no state money for sports venues - NBC Sports - Two NFL teams call Pennsylvania home. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON 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. Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE 2nd City Gridiron is our video home! So hit the link and help us grow that brand! THE RULES Windy City Gridiron Community Guidelines - - We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. The following are not permitted in comments. No personal attacks, politics, gender-based insults of any kind, racial insults, etc. 2nd City Gridiron Podcast Channel which includes Bears Banter hosted by Bill Zimmerman, Bear & Balanced from Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Bears Over Beers featuring a rotating host line-up of Ryan Droste, Khari Thompson, Jacob Infante, and Bryan Orenchuk, Making Monsters with Taylor Doll, Bear Bones from Dr. Mason West, and an occasional T Formation Conversation from Lester; Steven's Streaming Twitch Channel from Steven Schweickert is another fun one. Advertisement Powered by RedCircle Click on our names to follow us on Twitter: Jeff Berckes; Dr. Patti Curl; Ryan Droste; Eric Christopher Duerrwaechter; Dan Durkin; Taylor Doll; Kev H; Sam Householder; Jacob Infante; Aaron Lemming; Dr. Ken Mitchell; Danny Meehan; Bryan Orenchuk; Jack R Salo; Khari Thompson; Steven Schweickert; Jack Silverstein; Lester Wiltfong, Jr.; T.J. Starman; Khari Thompson; Dr. Mason West; Bill Zimmerman; 2nd City Gridiron; Like WCG on Facebook; Like 2nd City Gridiron on Facebook. A few of us are also over at Bluesky. More from
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05-06-2025
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The Bear's Den, June 5, 2025
WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I'm starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that's how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo! Advertisement THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL DENMASTER KEN'S VIDEO GRAB BAG BEARRRSSSS Column: Chicago Bears' Jaquan Brisker moving on from concussions - Chicago Tribune - Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker said he feels good and is eager to prove he can remain healthy after a concussion cost him 12 games last season. Tyrique Stevenson only too eager to leave Hail Mary talk behind - SI - A different defensive scheme and new DBs coach occupy Tyrique Stevenson's mind these days rather than the memory of last year's major gaffe in pass coverage. Caleb Williams validates Ben Johnson's expectations at Chicago Bears minicamp - SI - Caleb Williams had his best practice of the offseason Wednesday, confirming much of what coach Ben Johnson expected from his star quarterback. Advertisement Bears minicamp observations: Best Caleb Williams practice yet? - SI - Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson found flaws in his QB's performance but admitted the second minicamp practice in a light rain was one where improvement was apparent. Bears' Stevenson puts Hail Mary lapse in past: 'I owned it' - 670 - Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson may forever be associated with his decision-making lapse in Chicago's last-second loss to Washington on a Hail Mary last October. POLISH SAUSAGE Browns are happy to potentially get $600 million in state money for new stadium - NBC Sports - The proprietors of the Factory of Sadness are happy with progress they're making toward building a new one. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON Chicago Bears have 94-yard TD drive in 2 minute drill - Windy City Gridiron - The defense has been getting the best of the offense, but perhaps today they turned a corner. Advertisement Does WR Tyler Scott have a spot on the 2025 Chicago Bears? - Windy City Gridiron - Scott will have to battle for a roster spot this training camp. WCG's 2025 NFC North player rankings: Nos. 41-50 - Windy City Gridiron - In the first article of a five-part roundtable series, the WCG staff ranks the top 50 players in the NFC North heading into 2025. Identifying The NFL's Five Most Improved Teams - Windy City Gridiron - With the bulk of the NFL's acquisition period behind us, it's time to take a deeper dive into the five most improved teams through yet another busy offseason Who is your favorite defensive lineman in Chicago Bears history? - Windy City Gridiron - There's no shortage of options on this question! Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE 2nd City Gridiron is our video home! So hit the link and help us grow that brand! THE RULES Windy City Gridiron Community Guidelines - - We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. The following are not permitted in comments. No personal attacks, politics, gender-based insults of any kind, racial insults, etc. 2nd City Gridiron Podcast Channel which includes Bears Banter hosted by Bill Zimmerman, Bear & Balanced from Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Bears Over Beers featuring a rotating host line-up of Ryan Droste, Khari Thompson, Jacob Infante, and Bryan Orenchuk, Making Monsters with Taylor Doll, Bear Bones from Dr. Mason West, and an occasional T Formation Conversation from Lester; Steven's Streaming Twitch Channel from Steven Schweickert is another fun one. Advertisement Powered by RedCircle Click on our names to follow us on Twitter: Jeff Berckes; Dr. Patti Curl; Ryan Droste; Eric Christopher Duerrwaechter; Dan Durkin; Taylor Doll; Kev H; Sam Householder; Jacob Infante; Aaron Lemming; Dr. Ken Mitchell; Danny Meehan; Bryan Orenchuk; Jack R Salo; Khari Thompson; Steven Schweickert; Jack Silverstein; Lester Wiltfong, Jr.; T.J. Starman; Khari Thompson; Dr. Mason West; Bill Zimmerman; 2nd City Gridiron; Like WCG on Facebook; Like 2nd City Gridiron on Facebook. A few of us are also over at Bluesky. More from
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31-05-2025
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The Bear's Den, May 31, 2025
WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I'm starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that's how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo! Advertisement THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL DENMASTER KEN'S VIDEO GRAB BAG BEARRRSSSS Why safety still lurks as Chicago Bears issue and who's available - SI - The Bears have plenty of safety help on the roster but questions about their two starters could be driving factors if they dip into the dwindling free agent pool. Marcedes Lewis makes eye-opening comparison between Caleb Williams and a QB legend - SI - Marcedes Lewis only spent two seasons with the Chicago Bears, but that was apparently enough for him to see a bright future for quarterback Caleb Williams. Why Ben Johnson likes joint practice plans with Bills and Dolphins - SI - The joint practice schedule for the Bears at training camp seems much less dangerous than what some teams have had in the past but still have the capability of being volatile. Advertisement Ranking which Chicago Bears are most likely to breakout in 2025 season - SI - The Chicago Bears are expected to bounce back in a big way following a disappointing 2024 campaign, and a handful of players are likely to lead the charge. Around the NFL: New Bears Assistants, Trade Rumors, More - BN - A smattering of news, notes, and rumors from around the NFL as we wrap up May. Bears QB Caleb Williams' confidence can carry him through a tumultuous offseason - Chicago Sun-Times - It will take more than a 5-12 season, two midseason firings and an offseason tempest to kill Caleb Williams' confidence. Chicago Bears OTAs: Ozzy Trapilo's case for left tackle job - Chicago Tribune - Rookie Ozzy Trapilo and second-year pro Kiran Amegadjie appear to be duking it out for the left tackle job, at least until incumbent starter Braxton Jones returns from his ankle injury. Advertisement KNOW THINE ENEMY Mark Murphy's final day as Packers team president will be July 25 - NBC Sports - Mark Murphy now knows his last day. POLISH SAUSAGE Sando: My favorite offseason move by every NFL team - The Athletic - The Bengals kept their key players happy, while the Raiders could double their win total from 2024 after adding Pete Carroll and Geno Smith. Chiefs have a June 30 deadline to accept Kansas stadium offer - NBC Sports - The clock is ticking on a potential Chiefs move from one Kansas City to the other. Report: C.J. Stroud not throwing because of a pectoral issue - NBC Sports - Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is missing reps. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON Chicago Bears' George Burman elected to the Indiana Football Hall of Fame - Windy City Gridiron - George Burman may have only seen the field for one season with the Chicago Bears (14 games and three starts in 1964), but his impact on the NFL is still felt today. He appeared in 77 more games in... Advertisement 2024 Rearview Mirror: Kevin Byard Free Agent Signing - 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. Each NFC North Team's Most Improved (And Most Concerning) Position - Windy City Gridiron - Following a year where three of the four teams in the NFC North made the playoffs, the division has once again reshaped itself this offseason. We'll dive into some of the moves made, and more moves that need to be made before Week 1. Nick Foles trade results: Bears and Jaguars 2020 swap was a dud - Windy City Gridiron - It's been five years since the Bears traded for Nick Foles. How did Chicago and the Jaguars fare with the deal? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE 2nd City Gridiron is our video home! So hit the link and help us grow that brand! Advertisement THE RULES Windy City Gridiron Community Guidelines - - We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. The following are not permitted in comments. No personal attacks, politics, gender-based insults of any kind, racial insults, etc. 2nd City Gridiron Podcast Channel which includes Bears Banter hosted by Bill Zimmerman, Bear & Balanced from Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Bears Over Beers featuring a rotating host line-up of Ryan Droste, Khari Thompson, Jacob Infante, and Bryan Orenchuk, Making Monsters with Taylor Doll, Bear Bones from Dr. Mason West, and an occasional T Formation Conversation from Lester; Steven's Streaming Twitch Channel from Steven Schweickert is another fun one. Powered by RedCircle Advertisement Click on our names to follow us on Twitter: Jeff Berckes; Dr. Patti Curl; Ryan Droste; Eric Christopher Duerrwaechter; Dan Durkin; Taylor Doll; Kev H; Sam Householder; Jacob Infante; Aaron Lemming; Dr. Ken Mitchell; Danny Meehan; Bryan Orenchuk; Jack R Salo; Khari Thompson; Steven Schweickert; Jack Silverstein; Lester Wiltfong, Jr.; T.J. Starman; Khari Thompson; Dr. Mason West; Bill Zimmerman; 2nd City Gridiron; Like WCG on Facebook; Like 2nd City Gridiron on Facebook. A few of us are also over at Bluesky. More from
