The Bear’s Den, June 17, 2024

The Bear’s Den, June 17, 2024
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They say we are in for a hot week in Chicago and the Midwest as summer moves in for real

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

BEARRRSSSS

Bears CEO Kevin Warren added to state business development board - Chicago Tribune - Team president deepens outreach to the state’s business community as the Chicago Bears continue to pursue public help for their new domed stadium plans.

NFL 2024 over/under win totals: Best bets and predictions for all 32 teams - The Athletic - Look for the Chiefs and 49ers to both go under 11.5 wins while Caleb Williams won't equal immediate success for the Bears.

Bears' HBO 'Hard Knocks' commitment a good thing? Here's how you voted - Chicago Sun-Times - In this week's "Polling Place," we also asked about Caitlin Clark being left off the U.S. Olympic team and White Sox catcher Martin Maldonado's massive struggles at the plate.

Caleb Williams' QB room is stacked with Bears coaches, but only one voice - Chicago Sun-Times - It takes a village to develop a quarterback. The Bears spent the last seven weeks trying to ensure Williams didn’t feel he was getting advice from every single villager.

HOW LONG HAS DENMASTER KEN BEEN DENMASTER?

Ken’s Note: Like Spongie before me I use a clipper. Here is an article he clipped on his last day doing the Den:

Bob LeGere: Defense In Camp (2015) - Being up front about Bears' new defense - All eyes will be on the big guys up front in the new defense when the Bears begin their 14th consecutive training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais with Thursday's non-padded practice.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Aaron Rodgers missed chance to send message to teammates about what his coach calls “Phase Me” - NBC Sports - Rodgers could have reinforced to teammates the importance of the next 40 days.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Saints sign TE Jesper Horsted, cut WR Kyle Sheets - NBC Sports - The Saints signed tight end Jesper Horsted on Friday, the team announced.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON & SBNATION

Here’s one way the 2024 Bears may differ from the 2023 team - Windy City Gridiron - What is your takeaway from this 2023 stat?

A Scout’s Take on the 2024 Chicago Bears linebackers - Windy City Gridiron - Greg Gabriel is examining the Bears’ position groups one by one, and next up is his look at the linebackers.

[Will Rome Odunze set the Bears’ rookie receiving records? - Windy...