The Bear’s Den, January 2, 2025

The Bear’s Den, January 2, 2025
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Welcome to the first “regular day” of 2025 here in the Den!

WE WANT YOU!

Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that’s how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo!

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

DENMASTER KEN’S DAILY RANDOM YOUTUBE CHOICE

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Caleb Williams' New Year's Resolution: Don't Take Sacks - SI - When Caleb Williams version 2.0 steps on the field for the Bears, he would be someone who gets rid of the ball before the pass rush gets too heavy and could be

Bears Wednesday Injury Report: Illness Sidelines Rome Odunze - SI - Illness kept the rookie Bears receiver from pacticing, as it did one of Caleb Williams' key blockers, and another lineman remained out with an injury.

Scouting the Packers: Biggest Concerns for Bears in the Finale - SI - The players who figure to be the most trouble for the Bears in the regular-season finale as they try to snap a record 11-game losing streak against their rivals.

Brown unsure if he'll interview for Bears' coaching job - 670 - Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown remains uncertain as to whether he’ll interview for the team’s full-time head coaching position after Chicago’s season ends.

Caleb Williams defends embattled Bears offensive line - 670 - Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams on Wednesday offered a strong defense of his embattled offensive line, calling the perception of the unit’s struggles “stupid.”

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson has thoughts on the Packers — ‘[Expletive] them’ — and his team’s coaching search - Chicago Sun-Times - Johnson is the Bears’ best shot at getting a player picked for the Pro Bowl when selections are announced Thursday.

Kyler Gordon moves to head of Ryan Poles’ 2nd-round class - Chicago Sun-Times - Though none has blossomed into a Pro Bowl player, Gordon and DT Gervon Dexter have taken steps forward. Safety Jaquan Brisker and CB Tyrique Stevenson remain potential impact players, but with question marks after inconclusive seasons.

Bears QB Caleb Williams: ‘Stupid’ to blame offensive line for record spate of sacks - Chicago Sun-Times - Williams is one bad day away from becoming the most-sacked NFL quarterback in a single season, ever. The Bears’ rookie quarterback doesn’t want you to blame anyone but him.

Bears QB Caleb Williams says Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury ‘fits a bunch’ of qualities for next head coach - Chicago Sun-Times - Kingsbury is one of the top candidates, along with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, for the Bears’ vacancy.

Bears QB Caleb Williams preparing for last start of season - Chicago Sun-Times - Williams has been sacked 67 times this season, the...