The Bear’s Den, June 23, 2026

The Bear’s Den, June 23, 2026
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Two new Illinois locations make their pitch to become the home of the Chicago Bears

“We’re waiting. We’re not going to negotiate a deal with anyone but Mr. McCaskey,” Carr said. “We’re waiting for him to call. If he calls, we’re going to sit down and negotiate this out and bring the Bears to McCook.” Ken’s Note: Good luck with that, there’s still no Illinois state-approved package for tax security and infrastructure that would need built, and they aren’t exactly meeting right now to formulate one.

Bears set start of training camp, joint practices with Bengals, Titans

Both joint practices are on the road, but open to the public ahead of preseason games against those teams.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Brendan Sorsby’s agent on whether NFL will reject application for supplemental draft: “I would hope not”

Wow, really? That’s some serious cutting edge journalism right there, folks.

George Kittle says he’s running 16 mph in his rehab

Pretty good.

Jeremiyah Love: Team goals are my only goals

There are many answers, this is one of the right ones.

Joe Thomas: Trading Myles Garrett was the right decision, even though it hurts

No lies detected.

George Kittle on another team acquiring Brandon Aiyuk: Have fun with all that comes with it

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk continued to push for the 49ers to part ways with him by posting a video to social media recently that shows him shouting “Go Commanders!”

Mike Mayock: NFL Network prioritized name recognition over knowledge for draft coverage

Before Mike Mayock became the G.M. of the Raiders, he had served for years as one of NFL Network’s primary voices in and around the NFL draft.

JC Tretter: World Cup disproves past excuses for not using grass indoors

The hosting of the World Cup entails various direct and indirect costs for the 11 NFL stadiums staging matches.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Where Are Packers Better, Worse Compared to Last Season?

Are they the team to beat in the NFC North? I say no, the Lions are.

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