The Bear’s Den, August 22, 2025

The Bear’s Den, August 22, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Which Fox, CBS crews will call Bears games? Here are my predictions – Chicago Sun-Times

For a team coming off a five-win, last-place finish, the Bears sure were treated well by the NFL schedule-makers.

Bears launch a new duo — Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams — in eternal chase of Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears are far from the only team in the NFL trying to land their version of Mahomes, the Chiefs’ superstar quarterback who will start against them in their preseason finale Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium. But the Bears are the only one who has tried, and whiffed, so often.

Bears’ Ben Johnson takes on ‘GOAT’ of offensive geniuses in Chiefs’ Andy Reid – Chicago Sun-Times

Both coaches will keep the play-calling vanilla, but it’s a reminder of the mountain Johnson is trying to climb as he begins his first season as a head coach.

Bears morning report: What to watch for in preseason finale vs. Chiefs – Chicago Sun-Times

A look at the Bears’ defense, their situation at running back and more as they take on Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the team of the decade.

Dolphins player calls out Bears for ‘fake’ toughness – SI

The Chicago Bears manhandled the Miami Dolphins in their first joint practice of the year, and it seems to have created some bad blood.

Emma: Projecting the Bears’ initial 53-man roster – 670

The Bears will wrap up their preseason Friday evening against the Chiefs, giving general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson one last chance to evaluate players in game action as they look to finalize their 53-man roster.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Where Does Every NFL Defense Rank for 2025? – The Ringer

Every season brings some defensive surprises. Which units will dominate in 2025? This is everything you need to know about all 32 units.

Jaxson Dart shines again with 81 passing yards, TD in limited action – NBC Sports

Giants coach Brian Daboll insists Russell Wilson is the team’s starting quarterback.

Micah Parsons scrubs social media of any mention of Cowboys – NBC Sports

Since Micah Parsons requested a trade Aug. 1, a whole lot of nothing has happened.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears Final 2025 53-Man Roster Projection – Windy City Gridiron

With the Chicago Bears final cut down just a few days away, we take a shot at predicting the final roster.

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