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Bears officially add new player, staff busy looking at draft and free agency
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Column: 10 reasons this was the worst Super Bowl ever - Chicago Tribune - A terrible game deserved a terrible pregame and commercials. Super Bowl LIX had it all. Ken’s Note: This is NOT an invitation to open political discussions in my Den. I ban without mercy for politics here.
Early 2025 NFL Power Rankings: Where do Eagles, Chiefs stand after Super Bowl? - The Athletic - The Eagles emphatically took over the NFL (and the top spot in the Power Rankings) with a 40-22 win in Super Bowl LIX.
Jaguars set to give Ian Cunningham interview for GM job - SI - After several weeks of speculation, a report by SI’s Albert Breer says Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham will be interviewed for the Jaguars GM job.
Coaching staff continuity exists for Bears at lower level - SI - Several lower level assistants have been reported on board for Ben Johnson’s coaching staff, while the search for a safeties coach continues.
How Bears repair defense without adding a costly edge rusher - SI - The Bears can definitely use one more edge rusher but a more effective way to fix their overall defense is to sign a player at another position.
2025 NFL Draft: Ranking the top defensive tackle prospects for the Chicago Bears - SI - Despite a solid season from Gervon Dexter Sr., the Chicago Bears still need a lot of help on their defensive line. Fortunately for GM Ryan Poles, the 2025 NFL draft class is stacked with talent at that position.
Josh Sweat on not being the MVP: I should've had it; I could've had it - NBC Sports - Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named MVP.
Raiders announce their 2025 coaching staff, and it includes Pete Carroll's two sons - NBC Sports - The Raiders announced their full coaching staff Tuesday.
Bills to hire Chris Tabor as special teams coordinator - NBC Sports - The Bills have found a new special teams coordinator.
What will Virginia McCaskey's death mean for Bears' never-ending stadium quest? - Chicago Sun-Times - Even if some heirs want to cash out, experts say it's unlikely to impact the borrowing capacity the McCaskey family needs to bankroll a new stadium. That's because NFL rules now allow teams to sell up to 10% to private equity investors.
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