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Chicago Bears: The best and worst on defense in 2024 - Chicago Tribune - When Ben Johnson considered what stood out to him about the Chicago Bears defense as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, he mentioned the run defense — in 2023.
Bears linked to the most costly free agent blocking help - SI - A top free-agent ranking by ESPN follows the beaten path in linking the Bears to the most expensive blocking free agents, which would be a departure for Ryan Pole.
Veteran pass-catcher dubbed Chicago Bears’ worst free-agent signing of 2024 - The Chicago Bears’ 2024 free-agent class produced solid results, but this veteran pass-catcher failed to live up to expectations. Ken Mitchell: Yet another gift from the mind of Shane Waldron, who pushed for Everett.
Standouts at need positions for Bears in East-West Shrine Game - SI - Players noticed by observers who would be at Bears position needs in Thursday night’s East-West Shrine Game, including O-line and pass rusher.
The other Bears position to watch for change besides offensive line - SI - Ben Johnson’s comments and his hiring of Dennis Allen point to one place the Bears could finally decide to get serious about addressing in the draft or even free agency.
Why ex-Bears head coach Matt Eberflus will flop as Cowboys defensive coordinator - SI - Matt Eberflus has yet to prove he can haul a team across the finish line. And it will be the same story in Dallas.
A Few Notes on the Hiring of Declan Doyle as Offensive Coordinator - Da Bears Blog - Declan Doyle is the new offensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears. What does it mean?
Gene Schroeder, NFL’s oldest living ex-player who was once close to George Halas, dies at 95 - Chicago Sun-Times - Schroeder, a former player for the Chicago Bears in the 1950s, died of natural causes Tuesday in St. John, Indiana.
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Giants GM Joe Schoen 'open to anything' with No. 3 overall pick: 'We know we're going to get a good player' - The New York Giants hold the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and general manager Joe Schoen is confident the club will get a good player however it plays out.
Pete Carroll: Too early to say if Russell Wilson is option for Raiders at quarterback - With the glaring need...
