The Bear’s Den, September 11, 2025

The Bear’s Den, September 11, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

With everything he needs to succeed, Bears QB Caleb Williams can’t play as poorly as he did vs. Vikings – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears got him the coach everyone, including him, wanted. They spent nine figures remodeling their offensive line. They used the No. 10 overall pick on tight end Colston Loveland to add to an already-talented group of skill players. All the excuses for the lows of last season have expired.

Opener showed Bears head coach Ben Johnson is a rookie, too – Chicago Sun-Times

During training camp, Johnson said no one adjusts better than his coaching staff. His head-coaching debut, however, proved otherwise.

Ben Johnson: Bears WR DJ Moore appears OK after hard hit – Chicago Sun-Times

Moore left the field after being hit in the fourth quarter.

Chicago Bears: News on Soldier Field, move to Arlington Heights – Chicago Tribune

Here’s what to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears: 5 pressing questions after Week 1 loss – Chicago Tribune

What’s the confidence level in Ben Johnson’s team to brush off its Week 1 loss? Where’s the panic meter for Caleb Williams? Five pressing questions facing the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson sees a lot to ‘clean up’ from Monday’s loss – Chicago Tribune

After reviewing film from Monday night’s 27-24 loss, Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson didn’t see any glaring holes from his team’s performance, but did see a lot to “clean up.”

Chicago Bears choose your own adventure: ‘Here we go again’ or ‘This is different’ – The Athletic

It may not be until the Bears are back in the playoffs that that suffocating “Here we go again” vibe fully dissipates in Chicago.

Bears’ Ben Johnson admits making costly bad decision in loss to Vikings – 670

The debut of new head coach Ben Johnson wasn’t without its flaws in the Bears’ loss to the Vikings.

Kyle Brandt nails the one thing about Caleb Williams Bears fans all noticed – SI

Kyle Brandt didn’t hold back on this take about Caleb Williams after Week 1 — and Bears fans couldn’t agree more.

Johnson takes blame for his miscues in Bears’ opening loss – 670

Following the Bears’ 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Monday at Soldier Field, first-year head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged his role in a difficult debut in Chicago. A day later, he reflected even more on what he did wrong.

POLISH SAUSAGE

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