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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker opens door to a special legislative session on Bears stadium
The Bears claim they’re focused on building a new stadium in Indiana. And yet they’re still talking to Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker ‘happy to call a special session’ if Illinois lawmakers reach Bears stadium deal
Pritzker downplayed the Bears’ stadium momentum toward Hammond, Indiana, and held out hope Illinois legislators can reach a deal to keep them in their home state.
Bears injury report: Progress from Dayo Odeyingbo, T.J. Edwards, but 2 players hurt Tuesday
Because of course two guys get hurt.
Coach Ben Johnson doesn’t think opposing defenses have bead on Bears’ offense
We haven’t really seen the Bears actual offense yet, just the training-wheels version.
Bears QB Caleb Williams outpaces Packers’ Jordan Love, Micah Parsons in NFLPA merchandising rankings
Because Bears fans are smart, and Packers fans are pasteurized processed cheese product.
Beginning with OTAs, the Chicago Bears coaching staff has charted completions and handed out grades. Tribune paywall.
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson called tight end Colston Loveland one of the most consistent… Tribune paywall.
Bears Minicamp Takeaways: Jaylon Johnson Shines, Gervon Dexter Talks Get-Off
One of Dexter’s biggest critiques since entering the league as a second-round draft pick out of Florida has been his get-off. Dexter played in a two-gap scheme that required him to read and react, which impacted his ability to penetrate with speed off the snap.
Ben Johnson Calls Right Tackle Darnell Wright a ‘Luxury’ for Bears Offense
The former No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft earned second-team All-Pro honors after playing in 16 regular-season games on the Chicago Bears’ offensive line, allowing just 19 total pressures, including three sacks. His 85.6 run-blocking grade ranked sixth at the position, according to Pro Football Focus
POLISH SAUSAGE
Brandon Aiyuk: 49ers are “mad ‘cause they stupid”
Aren’t you glad Aiyuk isn’t a Bear?
Kirk Cousins rejects mentor title, calls the QBs room a collaboration
Kirk Cousins doesn’t want to be known as a mentor to rookie Fernando Mendoza, calling the title “a bit of a reach.” Instead, the veteran quarterback says the dynamic is a collaboration.
Mike LaFleur not worried about Josh Sweat “at all”
Don’t believe a word of it.
Daniel Jones won’t do 11-on-11 work at minicamp
Coming back from a torn achilies
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Kyler Murray: Splitting reps makes it harder to learn offense
Sounds good to us.
J.J. McCarthy: I’m only focused on the next rep
McCarthy is trying to beat out Kyler Murray for the quarterback job in Minnesota.
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Brenden Moore: Don’t expect a special session called
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