The Bear’s Den, February 11, 2025

The Bear’s Den, February 11, 2025
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Bears fans have one month to debate Free Agency before the start of the legal negotiations period starts

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

DENMASTER KEN’S VIDEO GRAB BAG

BEARRRSSSS

Bears salary-cap analysis: How GM Ryan Poles can take advantage of resources this offseason - The Athletic - The Bears are flush with cap space once again with only one player who is in line for an extension. Here’s our annual breakdown.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: After Super Bowl LIX, how might first three rounds look? - The Athletic - The 2024 NFL season is officially in the books, which means it’s 2025 NFL Draft season. How will the early rounds unfold in April?

Chicago Bears pull off blockbuster trade in latest 2025 NFL mock draft - SI - This new 2025 NFL mock draft features a blockbuster trade by the Chicago Bears that could have a lasting impact on the team’s short- and long-term outlook

Addressing big fear over Ben Johnson’s transition to Bears head coach - SI - Ben Johnson highlighted his ability to rise to each challenge while he was a position coach and coordinator but one possible danger could be unchecked now as the man in charge.

How Super Bowl may have altered Bears thinking in free agency - SI - Several potential free agents in the Super Bowl looked like they could be Bears targets in March but their play Sunday could have impacted the future.

Bears claim guard Jordan McFadden on waivers - 670 - The Chicago Bears have claimed third-year offensive guard Jordan McFadden off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Monday.

Bears offseason outlook: Quarterback - 670 - Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is just one year into his NFL career, but a pivotal juncture already awaits him as he works under the guidance of new head coach Ben Johnson.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

C.J. Mosley: Nothing but respect for Aaron Rodgers, he shouldn’t leave with head down - NBC Sports - Rodgers has reportedly been told that the Jets won’t have him back.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Report: Saints are expected to have interest in Brandon Staley as their DC - NBC Sports - The Saints haven't yet officially hired Kellen Moore as their new head coach, but once that happens, the team has strong interest in Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, Mike Silver of TheAthletic.com reports.

Eagles are the betting favorites to win next year's Super Bowl - NBC Sports - After winning Super Bowl LIX, the Eagles...