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Getting to know Luther Burden III with his former coach, Kirby Moore
On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll is joined by former University of Missouri offensive coordinator, now Washington State Head Coach Kirby Moore, to talk about the sensational rookie season of Chicago Bears wideout Luther Burden III. Coach Moore coached Burden for his final two years at Mizzou, including his breakout 2023 season, when […]
The Bear’s Den, February 17, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears RB D’Andre Swift hopes he convinced team to keep him heading into final year of contract OK, Denizens, spill the beans. You in or you out on Swift’s last contract? Keep him, trade him or extend him. YOU make the call in the comments. Win or lose, baiting the […]
Revisiting the Bears 2025 Draft: 4th Round – Pick 132
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: Is this the best guard tandem in the NFL?
The Chicago Bears attacked the interior of their offensive line last year, and they came away with a Pro Bowl center, an All-Pro left guard, and a right guard who finished fourth in the All-Pro voting with seven first-place votes. Here are the current guards on the roster. Joe Thuney – Signed through 2027 – I expected Thuney […]
The Bear’s Den, February 16, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL (DO YOU REMEMBER WHO SPONGIE IS? LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS DOWN BELOW) BEARSSSSSS Bills hire former Bears head coach John Fox. Who? Presented without comment. NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Whom do the Bears draft at No. 25? Oh boy, another “who vs. whom” day incoming in the comments. To […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Offseason Position by Position Roster Breakdown
In our 13-part series in the story stream below, we’ll take a detailed look at each position group on the Chicago Bears with an eye toward the 2026 season. We’ll go through each player to check their contract status and share some thoughts on their future with the team, while also looking at a few free agent […]
3 Scenarios for the Chicago Bears 2026 Wide Receiver Room
When it comes to the offseason, there are a million different paths a team can take between the start of free agency and the opening of training camp (and just as many twists that can unfold between camp and Week 1.) Every move sets off a chain reaction, and the decisions made in March often […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: They finally took center seriously!
The Chicago Bears finally addressed the center position last offseason, and they were rewarded with a representative being chosen for the Pro Bowl. However, the Bears will have some work to do at the position, as they need to determine who will be backing up. Here are the Bears’ two current centers. Drew Dalman – Signed through […]
Question of the Day: Who will be the ‘Big Splash’ on the Defensive Line for the Bears?
Our Bill Zimmerman recently discussed rumors that the Bears are expected to make a “big splash” on the defensive line. Well, what could be that big splash? Here are some candidates who could be had either by trade or in free agency: Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders): This would be the biggest of big splashes […]
Give me the DJ Moore Comeback Tour
I’ll admit it. I was mad. In the immediate aftermath of the Chicago Bears’ playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams and the game-losing interception on which DJ Moore seemed to run a poor route, I decided I’d had enough. All the effort questions, the statistical regression, the ducking of the questions about it after […]
2025 Season In Review: Ranking Year 2 of the 2024 First Round Quarterbacks
For as much fanfare that goes into a quarterback’s rookie year, Years 2 and 3 of their careers tend to tell the better story of what a quarterback will be in this league. For the 2024 first-round quarterbacks, Years 1 and 2 are in the books. More importantly, the tale of two “halves” has proved […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: Is this the best tight end duo in the NFL?
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson changed his offensive scheme from what he used in Detroit to better utilize his roster, but a few principles remained. He wants to run the ball, use play action, and get his tight ends involved. He also expects his tight ends to be versatile so that he can line […]
Bernstein: Luther Burden is a star
The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! We are heading towards a big offseason for the Chicago Bears. Will they get a deal done for the stadium? How will they change things up on the defense? What’s going to happen at left tackle? There’s plenty of questions, and while it’s early, we set out to […]
Chicago Bears Rumors: Will they add a big piece to the defensive line?
Let’s wrap up our yearly Chicago Bears rumors article series, talking about the defense and how they plan to change this side of the ball for 2026. If you haven’t seen the other articles in this series, this is the fourth and final installment. This article covers the general buzz about the Bears from Super […]
Revisiting the Bears 2025 Draft: Second Round Pick 62
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
As a Region Rat, PLEASE keep the Chicago Bears out of Indiana
You know it’s getting wild when a guy I went to high school with is now trying to steal the Bears from the city of Chicago. Watching Portage Mayor Austin Bonta on ESPN Chicago talking about his city’s plans for a privately funded, taxpayer payer-free, and fully debt-free “Halas Harbor” for the Bears took me […]
Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Which trade takes the bronze medal?
With the Olympics underway, I’m thinking podiums. The trade of the #1 overall pick in 2023 netted Chicago Caleb Williams, Darnell Wright, DJ Moore, and a number of other roster improvements. It was a move that has defined the Chicago Bears under Ryan Poles, and it is the clear choice for the gold medal. This […]
Bears Caleb Williams to Participate in State Farm Celebrity 3-Point Contest
State Farm is hosting a celebrity 3-point contest on Friday night during NBA All-Star weekend. The contest will take place at the NBA Crossover in Los Angeles. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is set to take part in the contest, joined by internet personality Druski and streamer PlaqueBoy Max. The event will feature a mix […]
The Bear’s Den, February XIII, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS 2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits Some interesting names on there for your Monsters of the Midway. NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Whom do the Bears draft at No. 25? Will Ryan Poles go BPA or choose for need? Tell me what you think in […]
Updated: Will the Bears open the 2026 NFL season on the road in Seattle?
The Seattle Seahawks are the Super Bowl champions, and with that, they are guaranteed to open their 2026 season in prime time, which is normally on Thursday night, but a report on February 12 opened up the possibility for a Wednesday night opener. More on that below… Here are the teams slated to travel to Seattle’s Lumen […]
The Chicago Bears had the best 2025 rookie class, while the Packers had the worst
Well, this is fun. A recent article at NFL.com ranked and graded every 2025 rookie class from worst to first, and there were NFC North bookends with the Chicago Bears on top at number one (A) and the Green Bay Packers bringing up the rear in last place (D+). The Bears being number one wasn’t much of […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover, Running back: Should D’Andre Swift return?
The Chicago Bears ran the ball about 45% of the time in 2025, ranking 11th in the NFL, up from 25th the year prior (40%). Chicago also increased its rushing yards from 1,734 two years ago (25th) to the 3rd most in the NFL (2,456) in Ben Johnson’s first year. Much of that running in […]
The Bear’s Den, February 12, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Portage makes public pitch for Bears stadium Portage unveiled its proposal for “Halas Harbor,” a $5 billion project on a 300-acre site that would include a stadium that, per its hype video, would come “fully privately financed” with “zero taxpayer burden” and “zero debt on the team.” Caleb Williams About […]
Mocking the Mocks: Defensive line is a popular choice for the Bears at 25
The Chicago Bears’ defensive line is sure to get some attention in free agency and the NFL Draft, and we’ll get a clearer picture of draft needs after free agency, but the defensive line is a position you can never have enough talent. A good d-line should come at you in waves with fresh players […]
5 Reasons the NFL Denying the Chicago Bears Compensatory Picks is Egregiously Wrong
Hello, Chicago Bears fans! As our Lester Wiltfong wrote, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the NFL has confirmed that the Chicago Bears will not receive compensatory picks for Ian Cunningham taking the general manager position with the Atlanta Falcons. Lester notes this fact has been rumored to be true in reporting for weeks, […]
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