It’s the rare offseason Saturday Den as we put a wrap on the second week of OTA’s for the Chicago Bears
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
DENMASTER KEN’S VIDEO GRAB BAG
Why safety still lurks as Chicago Bears issue and who’s available - SI - The Bears have plenty of safety help on the roster but questions about their two starters could be driving factors if they dip into the dwindling free agent pool.
Marcedes Lewis makes eye-opening comparison between Caleb Williams and a QB legend - SI - Marcedes Lewis only spent two seasons with the Chicago Bears, but that was apparently enough for him to see a bright future for quarterback Caleb Williams.
Why Ben Johnson likes joint practice plans with Bills and Dolphins - SI - The joint practice schedule for the Bears at training camp seems much less dangerous than what some teams have had in the past but still have the capability of being volatile.
Ranking which Chicago Bears are most likely to breakout in 2025 season - SI - The Chicago Bears are expected to bounce back in a big way following a disappointing 2024 campaign, and a handful of players are likely to lead the charge.
Around the NFL: New Bears Assistants, Trade Rumors, More - BN - A smattering of news, notes, and rumors from around the NFL as we wrap up May.
Bears QB Caleb Williams’ confidence can carry him through a tumultuous offseason - Chicago Sun-Times - It will take more than a 5-12 season, two midseason firings and an offseason tempest to kill Caleb Williams’ confidence.
Chicago Bears OTAs: Ozzy Trapilo’s case for left tackle job - Chicago Tribune - Rookie Ozzy Trapilo and second-year pro Kiran Amegadjie appear to be duking it out for the left tackle job, at least until incumbent starter Braxton Jones returns from his ankle injury.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Mark Murphy's final day as Packers team president will be July 25 - NBC Sports - Mark Murphy now knows his last day.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Sando: My favorite offseason move by every NFL team - The Athletic - The Bengals kept their key players happy, while the Raiders could double their win total from 2024 after adding Pete Carroll and Geno Smith.
Chiefs have a June 30 deadline to accept Kansas stadium offer - NBC Sports - The clock is ticking on a potential Chiefs move from one Kansas City to the other.
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