The Bear’s Den, August 9, 2025

The Bear’s Den, August  9, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Bears QB Caleb Williams up-and-down in his ‘gameday’ practice Friday – Chicago Sun-Times

His first pass in 11-on-11 drills was intercepted. Two passes later, Williams stepped up in the pocket and completed a deep over route to receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, who caught the ball about 35 yards deep and ran another 35 for a 70-yard touchdown.

Bears execs talk stadium goals, McCaskey family ownership and GM Ryan Poles’ contract – Chicago Sun-Times

Matriarch Virginia McCaskey’s death signaled a new era of Bears football — aspects of which the team’s top executives addressed Friday at Halas Hall.

Bears morning report: QB Caleb Williams won’t play in preseason opener Sunday – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears host the Dolphins at Soldier Field.

Bears defense lowers the boom on Dolphins and Tua with three picks – SI

A joint practice dominated by defense on both sides definitely did not go the way Miami’s quarterback would have liked as the Bears managed three interceptions.

Four takeaways from Bears’ joint practice with Miami Dolphins – SI

In preparation for Sunday’s preseason Week 1 game, the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins conducted a joint practice. Here’s what Bears fans need to know.

Here’s the latest update on the Chicago Bears’ left tackle training camp battle – SI

Bears coach Ben Johnson provided an update on the team’s starting left tackle competition

George McCaskey feels a renewed hope for his Bears – 670

Coming off a frustrating 2024 season, the Bears have had a transformational offseason that has instilled them with a renewed hope for what lies ahead.

Bears have ‘no excuse to not be significantly improved’ – 670

On Rahimi & Harris Show, Sports Illustrated writer Matt Verderame shared his expectations for quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears in 2025.

Caleb Williams: An exclusive sit-down with Chicago Bears QB – Chicago Tribune

In a sit-down with the Tribune, Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams talked about his union with coach Ben Johnson, his development and his outlook for the season.

Chicago Bears still ‘extremely focused’ on Arlington Heights for site of new stadium – The Athletic

Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey maintained the team’s hope to build a stadium in Arlington Heights.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Geno Smith, Maxx Crosby flip off Seahawks fan – NBC Sports

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith played five seasons in Seattle, three as the Seahawks starter, before the team traded him to Las Vegas.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WCG

Making Monsters: Mike Golic Jr. talks Chicago Bears – Windy City Gridiron

Your best source for quality Chicago Bears news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Kevin Warren Provides Chicago Bears Stadium Update – Windy City Gridiron

The Bears continue to target a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Why Ben Johnson is smart not to play Caleb Williams in Preseason Week 1 – Windy City Gridiron

Many Bears fans might disappointed that Caleb Williams won’t play in Week 1. But here’s why it...