The Bear’s Den, December 9, 2025

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

BEARSSSSSS

Bears’ Ben Johnson downplays Packers handshake, but the NFL world will be watching the next one in 2 weeks – Chicago Sun-Times

The oh-so-brief exchange was caught on TV after the Packers’ 28-21 win Sunday. It was notable given LaFleur’s annoyance at Johnson’s remark during his introductory news conference that he enjoyed beating him twice a year.

Bears QB Caleb Williams’ timing, throwing accuracy are critical to their playoff hopes – Chicago Sun-Times

Williams made some special plays in the loss to the Packers on Sunday, but also was erratic in some of the basics. The Bears need him to be steady for them to make noise in the postseason.

Bears coach Ben Johnson frustrated by Kyler Gordon’s injury ‘rut’ – Chicago Sun-Times

Gordon hurt his groin during pregame warmups Sunday.

Chicago Bears: Coach Ben Johnson’s takeaways from Week 14 loss – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson discussed Caleb Williams’ final-minute interception, his own clock management and Kyler Gordon’s latest injury.

What we heard in the Bears’ quiet locker room after they ran out of time in Green Bay – The Athletic

The Bears rallied after halftime but dug too big a hole against a good Packers team. Now they have to learn from it.

Former Bears skeptic is now fully bought-in to their contender status – SI

The Bears are turning everyone into believers.

Finding DJ Moore anywhere in Bears offense becomes an ordeal – SI

The inability of Caleb Williams to find wide receiver DJ Moore in the offense is becoming a massive problem, especially with Rome Odunze injured.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

John Harbaugh: Discussion with NFL on Isaiah Likely, Aaron Rodgers reversals “didn’t clear anything up” – NBC Sports

NFL can’t reconcile the Rodgers “catch” with the Likely “no catch.”

POLISH SAUSAGE

Philip Rivers will visit, work out with Colts on Tuesday – NBC Sports

Rivers retired after spending the 2020 season with Indianapolis, helping the club reach an 11-5 record and a postseason appearance.

Brian Schottenheimer had a conversation with George Pickens about social media post – NBC Sports

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer had a conversation with George Pickens about the wide receiver’s pointed social-media attack on Prime Video’s Richard Sherman.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bears vs. Packers Game Balls: Down To The Wire – Windy City Gridiron

After a close loss to the Packers, @ryandroste hands out his Chicago Bears game balls.

Bears not good enough in Green Bay – Windy City Gridiron

We recap the Bears vs Packers game with our day-after, cooled-down review from @gridironborn and @wiltfongjr.

10 Bears Takes Following A Heart-Breaker In Green Bay Yet Again. – Windy City Gridiron

The Bears’ five-game winning streak is over following a heart-breaker in Green Bay. Why now is not time to panic. That and more in Week 14’s 10 Bears Takes.

NFL Week 15 Odds: Chicago Bears favored over the Cleveland Browns – Windy City Gridiron

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