Windy City Gridiron
THE NEW DEN
Please Bear with us as we work through our new format! Thanks!
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSS
Chicago Bears take steps in preseason tie with Miami Dolphins – Chicago Tribune
The significance of what unfolded during the Chicago Bears’ preseason tie must be framed properly. But Sunday’s game definitely mattered.
Ben Johnson learns plenty without win or loss in preseason debut – SI
Analysis: The Bears found out plenty about their depth and their players overall in a 24-24 tie but most of all they found out Ben Johnson realizes how to use preseason games.
‘Menacing’ Austin Booker, Noah Sewell and Bears defense rule the day – SI
Although the Bears couldn’t pull out a win in a 24-24 preseason tie, they learned a lot about backup defensive players and their ability to rise to the occasion.
Braxton Jones may have lost his grip on Bears’ starting left tackle job – SI
As the incumbent starter, Braxton Jones entered the preseason as the favorite to remain Chicago’s left tackle. After preseason Week 1, that no longer seems to be the case.
Emma: 5 takeaways from Bears’ tie in preseason opener – 670
The Bears opened their preseason slate with a 24-24 tie against the Dolphins on Sunday at Soldier Field. Here are five takeaways from their exhibition opener.
Bears preseason takeaways: Ben Johnson nails clock management; backup QBs show poise – The Athletic
It’s just the preseason, but the way Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum played Sunday had to make Johnson feel good about his QB depth chart.
Halas Intrigue podcast: Even up – Chicago Sun-Times
Ben Johnson walked away with a 24-24 tie against the Dolphins in his head coaching debut.
Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson plays while most starters sit vs. Dolphins – Chicago Sun-Times
He and Nahshon Wright are fighting for a starting job.
Bears kicker Cairo Santos belts 57-yard field goal – Chicago Sun-Times
Had Sunday been a regular season game, the kick would have been the longest of his career.
Ben Johnson fit to be tied in first game as Bears head coach – Chicago Sun-Times
Johnson held his laminated call sheet in front of his mouth but pulled it away in plenty of time to give lip-readers a fighting chance.
Three takeaways from Bears’ preseason opener vs. Dolphins – Chicago Sun-Times
A look at the battle to be the No. 2 quarterback behind Caleb Williams, the defense and more.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Eagles guard Landon Dickerson is carted off with leg injury – NBC Sports
There’s no immediate word on the severity of the injury.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Detroit Lions place 3 players on IR, sign 4 former UFL players – Pride Of Detroit
Following Detroit’s second preseason game, the Lions made several roster moves as they adapt to injuries.
Notes and Insights on Vikings’ Preseason Opener – Daily Norseman
Your best source for quality Minnesota Vikings news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
[**Packers drop preseason opener to the...
