The Bear’s Den, October 17, 2025

The Bear’s Den, October 17, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears DC Dennis Allen faces Saints for first time since they fired him as head coach – Chicago Sun-Times

Allen spent 15 seasons with the Saints in various roles and won Super Bowl XLIV with them as an assistant to Sean Payton.

Nobody’s been talking about Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson this week; ‘Perfect,’ he says – Chicago Sun-Times

Stevenson played well in his return to Northwest Stadium on Monday, a good step in his mission to prove himself reliable.

Why late-game rallies could signal something different in the Bears – Chicago Sun-Times

Fifteen minutes after the Bears had stolen their second straight road win, tight end Cole Kmet stood at his locker, shook his head and smiled. He knew this feeling, but usually from the other side.

Halas Intrigue Bears podcast: Schedule issues – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears’ upcoming schedule suddenly doesn’t look so daunting.

Bears WR DJ Moore back at practice days after hospitalization for groin injury, likely to play vs. Saints – Chicago Sun-Times

All indications continue to be that Moore is in good health and will play Sunday against the Saints.

Bears predictions: Week 7 vs. Saints – Chicago Sun-Times

The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ game Sunday against the Saints (noon, Fox-32).

First-and-10: Bears’ wins over Raiders, Commanders recall other upbeat moments — which didn’t always last – Chicago Sun-Times

But coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams continue to bolster the argument that this is real.

Chicago Bears: DC Dennis Allen downplays matchup with former team – Chicago Tribune

Ben Johnson called Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen “a godsend” for the first-year head coach: “He’s been a very successful coach in this league for a long time.”

The Chicago Bears player who made biggest strides during win streak – SI

In three straight wins the most improved player hasn’t been Caleb Williams or anyone on offense but a defensive back who struggled terribly earlier.

Ben Johnson’s influence has Bears ranking 2nd in big-time offensive category – SI

Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears’ offense is producing the second-most

POLISH SAUSAGE

Cam Ward on coaching change: My job is to play QB, support any decision we make – NBC Sports

Titans quarterback Cam Ward moved onto the second head coach of his brief NFL career when the team fired Brian Callahan and replaced him with Mike McCoy this week, but he said on Wednesday that the change isn’t going to create much upheaval for him.

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