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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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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
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07-04-2025
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The Bear's Den, April 7, 2025
Jim Rassol-Imagn Images 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 players report to Halas Hall on Monday for their first look at head coach Ben Johnson - Chicago Sun-Times - The offseason program begins Monday. Grading Chicago as a pro sports city - Chicago Sun-Times - In this week's 'Polling Place,' let's just say voters didn't give Chicago an 'A.' Bill aiming to attract Chicago Bears to Indiana passes out of Senate committee - A bill aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana was amended and passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday. 6 first-round prospects the Chicago Bears could actually land in the 2025 NFL Draft - The Chicago Bears have been connected to several first-round targets in the 2025 NFL Draft, but which ones are realistic options at No. 10 overall? Advertisement 2025 NFL Draft could spell trouble for these 4 Chicago Bears players - Not every Chicago Bears player will be happy with what happens in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are four Bears who have the most to lose in the first round. How the Chicago Bears could justify a cornerback drafted at No. 10 - The 10th position in the draft looks like a spot where the best available athletes might be two cornerbacks and there could be a case made for the Bears drafting one. KNOW THINE ENEMY NFL nudged Lions to propose change to playoff seeding - NBC Sports - For years (actually decades), the Competition Committee has served as the primary generator of potential NFL rule changes. Advertisement POLISH SAUSAGE Titans, Cam Ward continue to be connected - NBC Sports - For weeks, it has appeared that the Titans have decided to make Miami quarterback Cam Ward the first overall pick in the draft. Report: Raiders will release CB Jack Jones - NBC Sports - The Raiders are releasing cornerback Jack Jones after attempting to trade him, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON 2025 Bears mock draft: Run the damn ball! - Windy City Gridiron - WCG's lead draft analyst shares his latest Bears mock draft for 2025. NFL Draft: Who are the top Notre Dame Prospects? - Windy City Gridiron - Taylor Doll talks with Ryan Roberts, who covers college football and the NFL Draft for A to Z Sports, about some of the top Notre Dame prospects available in the draft. Advertisement NFL Executives Discuss the Chicago Bears' Offseason - Windy City Gridiron - The Athletic's Mike Sando spoke with several NFL executives to get their anonymous thoughts on what the 32 teams have done so far this offseason. Linebackers for Bears to consider in 2025 NFL Draft - Windy City Gridiron - WCG's lead draft analyst looks at some intriguing draft prospects at an underrated need for the Bears. 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. Advertisement 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 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
