The Bear’s Den, December 18, 2025

The Bear’s Den, December 18, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Packers coach Matt LaFleur finally has worthy adversary in Bears rivalry with Ben Johnson – Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Nagy and Matt Eberflus went a combined 0-11 against LaFleur, and while Johnson started out with a loss against him two weeks ago, it’s clear he’s going to be a problem for the Packers.

Bears looking past Arlington Heights for possible stadium sites, including Northwest Indiana – Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. JB Pritzker called the team’s latest shift in its stadium focus “a startling slap in the face.”

Chicago Bears: D’Marco Jackson is NFC Defensive Player of Week – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson’s journey from castoff to winning NFC defensive honor has been a “roller coaster.”

Bears eye northwest Indiana as they expand stadium search – The Athletic

In an open letter to fans, the Bears blamed leaders in Illinois for a lack of “sense of urgency or appreciation” on the stadium issue.

Blitz looks like risky way for Bears to stop Jordan Love and Packers – SI.com

The big plays allowed in their last loss to Green Bay haunt the Bears on defense and the secondary is fixated on how to cap the long gains Jordan Love achieved last time.

Should the Bears take a look at recently released pass-rusher Matthew Judon? – SI

Matthew Judon could provide a spark to Chicago’s (previously) struggling pass-rush.

The Bears expand their stadium search to include Indiana – NBC Sports

The Bears seem to be setting up an Illinois-Indiana tug of war.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa, to start rookie Quinn Ewers at QB vs. Bengals – NFL.com

The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie Quinn Ewers in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero.

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels frustrated by premature ending to season, focused on ‘longevity’ – NFL.com

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels understands why the coaching staff shut him down for the duration of the season. Ken’s Note: Of course he doesn’t want to sit, kid’s a baller. Props to him.

Allen Lazard clears waivers, becomes free agent – NBC Sports

Allen Lazard is free to reunite with Aaron Rodgers.

Cam Ward: I want to meet all of the Titans’ coaching candidates – NBC Sports

Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s first NFL head coach was fired early in his rookie season and he wants to have a role in the process of finding the next one.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Packers QB Jordan Love, playing with ‘extreme confidence,’ arrives as power player in Bears rivalry – Chicago Sun-Times

Love is 4-1 against the Bears (his only loss was a game he left because of injury) and has nine touchdown passes, two interceptions and a 121.0 passer rating against them for his career.

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Indiana Bears? Team CEO Kevin Warren emails fans about future stadium – Windy City Gridiron

Chicago Bears say they are seeking...