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The 2025 draft/udfa madness is now finished, as Bears turn minds towards next month’s Rookie Mini Camp
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Spotlight is on Bears coach Ben Johnson, but they’re putting a lot on DC Dennis Allen, too - Chicago Sun-Times - It’s Allen’s job to develop their three defensive draft picks, mainly tackle Shemar Turner, as he implements his scheme.
Analyzing every Bears draft pick of 2025 - Chicago Sun-Times - Breaking down every pick the Bears made this weekend.
Colston Loveland: How Chicago Bears landed ‘Idaho tough’ tight end - Chicago Tribune - Colston Loveland’s journey to the Chicago Bears, from riding calves in Gooding, Idaho, to Michigan tight end to the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft.
Our favorite 2025 NFL Draft picks: Cam Skattebo, Colston Loveland and 30 more players - The Athletic - The Bears got an elite weapon for their offense in Loveland, and Skattebo should be a Giants fan favorite. Who else appealed to our writers?
Chicago Bears 2025 UDFA Signings Tracker - BN - Michigan State kicker Jonathan Kim is among the most intriguing Chicago Bears UDFA signings.
Johnson excited about what Loveland can bring to Bears - Bears head coach Ben Johnson understands the comparisons between new Chicago tight end Colston Loveland, the No. 10 overall pick in this NFL Draft on Thursday, and Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta.
Breaking down the Bears’ 8-man 2025 NFL Draft class - 670 - In their eight-man 2025 NFL Draft class, the Bears added five players on offense, including their first three selections, and three on defense.
Bears GM Ryan Poles, coach Ben Johnson complete roster via draft, so what exactly have they built? - Chicago Sun-Times - It’ll still take a while to mold the roster to Johnson’s specifications, but there’s enough on paper for the Bears to win now.
Why QB Caleb Williams was big beneficiary of Bears’ draft haul - Chicago Sun-Times - The hope this year is that the team’s top two picks give Williams easier throws, personnel mismatches and an advantage he didn’t have last season.
Bears have more mouths to feed on offense — it’s up to Ben Johnson to figure out how - Chicago Sun-Times - There’s only one football for Caleb Williams to throw, and he’s got a half-dozen or so sets of hands expecting the ball. It’s up to the play-caller, Bears head coach Ben Johnson, to figure it all out.
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