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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
DENMASTER KEN’S VIDEO GRAB BAG
How the Bears can help Caleb Williams put his best — and left — foot forward - Chicago Sun-Times - Lost among the disturbing details of Williams wanting to be drafted by the Vikings last year was what Williams said happened once he landed in Chicago. At times last year, he told his father, Carl, he was left to watch film alone without any instruction from coaches.
Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams building trust - Chicago Tribune - While Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson solidified his reputation over the last three seasons as a play-calling mastermind, his competitive fire burns white hot.
Bears backfield question: Degree of change to D’Andre Swift’s role - SI - Ben Johnson’s past experience with D’Andre Swift included one highly productive year and the Bears need to weigh how much they tilt their backfield this way.
Where Caleb Williams’ transformation stands and what’s ahead - SI - The Bears are asking something quite a bit different from their quarterback than he’s used to and Ben Johnson thinks the tough, early stuff has largely been finished.
Ross Tucker has ‘major concerns’ about Caleb Williams - 670 - On the Mully & Haugh Show, Audacy NFL analyst Ross Tucker expressed serious concerns about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ decision-making both on and off the field.
Grady Jarrett calls it “refreshing” to start with Bears after 10 years with Falcons - NBC Sports - The Falcons released Grady Jarrett in March after 10 seasons of being a pillar of their defensive line.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Aidan Hutchinson’s contract continues to loom for Lions - NBC Sports - Star edge rusher is back from broken leg. Will the Lions pay him before camp or kick the can?
Sam LaPorta on 2024 dip in production: We scored the most points, everyone deserves the ball - NBC Sports - Lions tight end Sam LaPorta’s stats were down in 2024, but he doesn’t view the change in circumstances as cause for alarm.
Lions’ Penei Sewell says he’s getting bigger and stronger this offseason - NBC Sports - Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell has been a first-team All-Pro selection two years in a row, but he still sees room for improvement.
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