The Bear’s Den, September 18, 2025

The Bear’s Den, September 18, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears GM Ryan Poles’ roster can’t compare to NFC North foes – Chicago Sun-Times

Poles’ goal of taking the NFC North and never giving it back seems impossible just two weeks into the season.

Chicago Bears Q&A: Does Tom Brady’s TV gig give Raiders and edge – Chicago Tribune

If the Chicago Bears are headed down a familiar path, why keep watching? Can Fox’s Tom Brady give the Las Vegas Raiders advance scouting? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions.

Who are Ryan Poles’ cornerstone players? 3 daunting questions facing 0-2 Bears – The Athletic

From the strength of the roster to the growth of Caleb Williams, the Bears have reached a “prove it” point in their season.

Ben Johnson captures what’s wrong with Bears in just a few words – SI

It didn’t take much for Ben Johnson to pinpoint what’s holding the Bears back. His one sentence says it all.

Ben Johnson is unconcerned with Tom Brady’s presence – 670

The Bears will be in the national spotlight Sunday afternoon as FOX brings its top broadcast team in play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt and analyst Tom Brady to call the game against the Cowboys at Soldier Field.

Ben Johnson calls out Bears’ practice habits – 670

Bears head coach Ben Johnson on Wednesday called out his players’ effort in practice. The comment came in the aftermath of the Bears’ ugly 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Ben Johnson: “Our practice habits are yet to reflect a championship-caliber team” – NBC Sports

The Bears have started the season 0-2, giving up a second-half lead to the Vikings in Week 1 before a blowout loss to the Lions in Week 2.

Bears coach Ben Johnson: I won’t give up ‘trade secrets’ when I meet with Tom Brady – Chicago Sun-Times

The Fox broadcaster will call the Bears game Sunday before his Raiders play them a week later.

Bears’ opposing QB wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week for second-straight week – Chicago Sun-Times

Jared Goff had a 156 passer rating Sunday.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Justin Fields ruled out for Sunday’s game against Bucs – NBC Sports

Tyrod Taylor will start while Fields recovers from a concussion.

Pete Carroll says his conversations with Tom Brady are “random,” not structured – NBC Sports

The conflict of interest existed from the moment Tom Brady became both a Fox broadcaster and a minority owner of the Raiders.

Jayden Daniels won’t practice on Wednesday – NBC Sports

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