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Bear down this Fourth of July!
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 VIDEO GRAB BAG
After disappointing 2024, Bears wideouts get second chance to make a leap - Chicago Sun-Times - No matter what Caleb Williams’ dad says, Chicago isn’t where quarterbacks go to die. It’s where wide receivers go to die. Maybe this is the year that changes
Projecting 2024 rookie QB class in 2025: Can Caleb Williams bounce back, Jayden Daniels continue his rise? - CBSSports.com - It was a mixed bag from a historically loaded class
More shade thrown Cole Kmet’s way with On SI’s All-NFC North team - SI - It seems everyone has lower expectations for Cole Kmet and his failure to get an All-NFC North team vote reflects this, but the Bears have big plans for him nonetheless.
2026 NFL mock draft: Early predictions for first-round picks - ESPN - The Bears were rumored to be interested in Ashton Jeanty had he fallen to them in the 2025 draft, so perhaps 2026 is when they’ll get a running back.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Steelers sign G.M. Omar Khan to three-year extension - NBC Sports - Khan is now under contract through the 2028 season.
Omar Khan’s extension shows no one’s on the hot seat (including Mike Tomlin) - NBC Sports - The Steelers are still the Steelers, when it comes to the coach and G.M.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Foster Moreau: Saints starting quarterback job is anyone’s job for the taking - NBC Sports - The Saints drafted Tyler Shough in the second round, and they have to hope he wins the competition to replace Derek Carr as the team’s starting quarterback.
Why Caleb Williams is poised to become a fantasy football star in 2025 - Windy City Gridiron - The second-year Bears QB might make yet another sophomore leap in 2025—-and it might help you win some money and leagues.
Which Chicago Bears position group are you most confident in? - Windy City Gridiron - Join our Bear Bones LIVE at 5:00 (CT) on the 2nd City Gridiron YouTube channel as we discuss the position groups of the four NFC North teams.
Recap of the Bears’ 2024 rookie class - Windy City Gridiron - WCG’s lead draft analyst breaks down the performance of each of the Bears’ draft picks last year.
Question of the Day: Who was your first favorite Chicago Bears player? - Windy City Gridiron - Seeing the game...
