The Bear’s Den, May 22, 2025

The Bear’s Den, May 22, 2025
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NFL loses a long-time owner, while Chicago reporters ignore practice to complain about Caleb’s media availability

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Ben Johnson navigates 1st Bears tempest in way Matt Eberflus never could - Chicago Sun-Times - Any praise for Johnson must be muted by the fact that his organization decided it wasn’t important for Caleb Williams to address the story himself Wednesday.

Chicago Bears OTAs observations: Rookie moves back with reserves - SI - With OTAs underway, a little more was revealed about where coaches see players fitting in and the starter at left tackle may have surprised some Bears fans.

Ben Johnson hoping to make Chicago where QBs go to thrive - SI - The narrative of the Chicago Bears being where quarterbacks go to die is exactly what their coach wants to hear because he loves a challenge.

Bears WR D.J. Moore cracks top-20 ranking entering 2025 NFL season - SI
- Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore still has respect around the NFL as one of the premier playmakers at his position.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn’t a fan of the tush push - 670 - The controversial tush push play lives on after it survived a vote by NFL owners Wednesday to ban it. It fell two votes short of being banned, according to reports, with 22 owners voting for it to end when 24 votes were needed.

Brad Biggs: Caleb Williams can quiet drama by playing better - 670 - On the Mully & Haugh Show, Tribune writer Brad Biggs explained that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needs to improve in order to put an end to the drama surrounding author Seth Wickersham’s report that Williams didn’t want to be drafted by Chicago.

Ben Johnson is ready to change Bears quarterback narrative - 670 - Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams recently discussed the belief of Williams and his father that “Chicago is the place quarterbacks go to die.”

Bears tackle first week of OTAs as Caleb Williams controversy lingers - Chicago Sun-Times - Williams cast a pall over the Bears’ seemingly successful offseason last week without saying a word.

Bears coach calls Caleb Williams ‘outstanding to work with’ as QB remains mum - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears did not make Williams available to speak after Wednesday’s OTA practice at Halas Hall.

Bears coach Ben Johnson on Tush Push — I prefer ‘explosive plays’ - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears considered...