The Bear’s Den, October 3, 2025

The Bear’s Den, October 3, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears need to fix run defense, which is on pace to be one of the worst in NFL history – Chicago Sun-Times

Through four games, the Bears are giving up 6.1 yards per carry, which would be the second-most in the history of the sport were the season to end today.

Where Caleb Williams ranks at the bye, and where the Bears’ passing game can improve – The Athletic

While the Bears defense has a litany of corrections to make, the quarterback and offense are showing signs of ascending.

Bears WR Rome Odunze reveals bold goal he’s chasing for rest of 2025 NFL season – SI

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze revealed an incredible goal he’s chasing for the rest of the 2025 season, and fans will love his mindset.

Colston Loveland vs. Tyler Warren: Did Chicago Bears draft the wrong tight end? – SI

Through four weeks, first-round tight end Tyler Warren has significantly outperformed the Bears’ 10th overall choice of Colston Loveland. Ken’s Note: This same time last year people were asking if the Bears drafted the wrong QB in Williams, if they drafted the wrong WR in Odunze, so of course the panic-happy are tearing their clothing and peeing down their legs about a TE after four games. You can set your watch by the “did the Bears draft the wrong ________” week 4 articles.

Rome Odunze’s breakout season proves one thing about the 2024 NFL draft – SI

Even the best NFL draft analysts can get it wrong with the best prospects, and Rome Odunze is proof of that. Ken’s Note: From the same folks pissing down their Scooby Do flannel PJ’s about whether the Bears drafted the wrong TE. You can’t make this crap up.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Shedeur Sanders Keeps Making His Biggest Problem Worse – BR

Guess Shedeur Sanders didn’t get the memo that an NFL quarterback’s job doesn’t start at the line of scrimmage.

Lamar Jackson remains out of practice Thursday, Kyle Hamilton also sidelined – NBC Sports

Hamilton was listed as limited with a groin injury on Wednesday, but was not on the field on Thursday.

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