The Bear’s Den, January 22, 2025

The Bear’s Den, January 22, 2025
Windy City Gridiron Windy City Gridiron

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears RBs coach Eric Bieniemy off to Chiefs, DBs coach Al Harris talks to Packers

Good luck to Eric. Don’t do it Al!

Thank Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson for Bears’ low-stress season recap

Done.

Ben Johnson made the Bears a serious team. Now the real work starts as they try to go from good to great.

I bet the writer feels clever about that headline.

Bears GM Ryan Poles comes out strongly in favor of re-signing Kevin Byard, but his price is rising

We all would love to have Kevin back. But it is what it is.

Bears coach Ben Johnson says final interception vs. Rams is on him, not Caleb Williams or DJ Moore

Ben Johnson is a stand-up guy.

Bears’ list of injury concerns grows late in season, starting with LT Ozzy Trapilo

I’ve had that injury, the timeline (or lack thereof) doesn’t surprise me at all.

Bears coach Ben Johnson: ‘I’m Caleb Williams’ No. 1 believer’

Caleb’s mom would beg to differ.

5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including Caleb Williams’ second-year evaluation

“We had a good exit interview,” Johnson said. “My main message to him was he needs to get out of football a little bit. He’s done a phenomenal job in terms of staying focused all year long.”

Is DJ Moore to blame for OT interception — and could the Chicago Bears trade the receiver this offseason?

Ben Johnson took the blame for the overtime interception against the LA Rams. But…

No QB angst in Chicago as Bears GM Ryan Poles, coach Ben Johnson rave about Caleb Williams

Chicago Bears end-of-season news conferences don’t often occur with optimism about the quarterback Wednesday, when general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson met with the media, there was no consternation about the starting QB. “I’m Caleb Williams’ No. 1 believer,” Johnson said. “I have a lot of faith in him and what he’s capable of doing and the player he’s still striving to become.”

POLISH SAUSAGE

Report: Josh Allen “has faith” in Bills’ leadership

That makes one person in Buffalo who does.

NFL Scouting Combine will remain in Indianapolis in 2027, 2028

Indy’s actually a good site for it.

Wieners Circle crowns a Caleb Williams look-alike as a fitting end to the Chicago Bears playoff run

Because of course they did.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Brian Flores remains in play for head-coaching jobs despite signing extension

Good luck Brian (in some other division).

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chiefs hire Bears RBs coach Eric Bieniemy as new OC

2026 Chicago Bears Offseason Primer: Creating Cap Space

No Hot Take Tuesday, just a whole lot of thank yous

Bears Caleb Williams a finalist for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE

2nd City Gridiron is our video home! So hit the link and help us grow that brand!

THE RULES

Windy City Gridiron Community Guidelines – SBNation.com – We strive to make...