The Bear’s Den, July 8, 2025

The Bear’s Den, July 8, 2025
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Pundits rank Bears offensive line, Loveland high this preseason

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Chicago Bears mailbag: Did they finally get it right with Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams? - The Athletic - Heading into training camp, what’s on the minds of Bears fans? Did they finally get it right at coach and QB? Will Cole Kmet be traded?

2025 NFL offensive line rankings: Eagles, Broncos lead the way, Bears up to fourth. - Things are set to look a lot different in Chicago. Not only is the offensive line remolded, but it’s also perhaps the most improved unit in the NFL.

2015 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data, Bears make huge change - At the time, Kevin White was viewed as the next Julio Jones-type receiver, boasting a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds. But injuries early in his career dashed hopes of that level of production.

2025 NFL All-Rookie Team: Projecting 11 instant-impact newcomers on offense - NFL.com - Colston Loveland makes the list. Standing 6-6, 241 pounds, Loveland is a tight end who runs routes with the fluidity of a wideout. That’s what makes him special. And that’s what made Sam LaPorta a rookie Pro Bowler under Ben Johnson in Detroit, so it stands to reason that Johnson will get the most out of Loveland in Chicago.

2025 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team - ESPN - Ben Johnson singled out Ruben Hyppolite as the player that Bears coaches saw the most improvement from this spring. With veteran T.J. Edwards sidelined with a soft tissue injury, Hyppolite got a lot of run with the starting defense at a position he doesn’t have much experience at (weakside linebacker) after playing middle linebacker throughout his career at Maryland.

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Mark Davis: Al Davis loved Las Vegas, would love seeing where the Raiders are now - NBC Sports - The legendary Raiders owner Al Davis died in 2011, having moved his franchise from Oakland to Los Angeles and back, but he didn't live to see his team in Las Vegas.

Report: Nyheim Hines wants to find a team for training camp - NBC Sports - Nyheim Hines would like another shot.

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Bears superlatives for 2025 offseason - Windy City Gridiron - WCG’s lead draft analyst analyzes his “superlatives” for the Bears’ choices in the 2025 offseason.

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