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Open Thread Question of the Day: Would you rather beat Aaron Rodgers or the Green Bay Packers this year?

Open Thread Question of the Day: Would you rather beat Aaron Rodgers or the Green Bay Packers this year?

This might be the Bears last shot to beat their nemesis.

For this question, I am looking for your emotional response. I don’t want a practical answer.

I understand that it’s better for the Chicago Bears to beat the Green Bay Packers from a logistical standpoint. It’s a division opponent and a conference opponent, and a victory there is far more beneficial than beating an AFC opponent.

I don’t want to hear about logic, I want your emotional response.

Question of the Day: Would you rather beat Aaron Rodgers or the Green Bay Packers this year?

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The Bear’s Den, June 13, 2025

The Bear’s Den, June 13, 2025

Bears fans find it easy to continue to despise Aaron Rodgers

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It’s time the Chicago Bears own Aaron Rodgers

It’s time the Chicago Bears own Aaron Rodgers

The Bears play the Steelers this year, it’s time to turn the tables on Aaron Rodgers

It’s time to turn the tables.

It’s time to end the madness.

It’s time to give Aaron Rodgers a beatdown.

The NFL schedule came out about a month ago, and if I’m being honest, the team name I looked for first was the Pittsburgh Steelers.

There it was, November 23rd. There was one more piece to the puzzle, and that puzzle fit into place over the last week when free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers and was named their starting quarterback....

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Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #9 Jaquan Brisker

Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #9 Jaquan Brisker

Jaquan Brisker has a huge year in front of him in the final year of his contract.

As we roll along in our series of the 10 Chicago Bears with the most to prove this season, we’ve reached number nine on our list. Number 10 on our list was running back Roschon Johnson. Number nine on our list is on the defensive side of the ball, and it’s safety Jaquan Brisker.

Brisker made the list last year, as he was a year away from a potential contract extension, and it felt like Brisker needed to make strides in his pass...

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At The Conclusion Of The Chicago Bears’ Offseason Program, How Will The Starting Offensive Line Shake Out? 

At The Conclusion Of The Chicago Bears’ Offseason Program, How Will The Starting Offensive Line Shake Out? 

The Chicago Bears could enter Week 1 with four new starters along the offensive line. With the three interior additions solidified as starters, who will win the left tackle job?

Over the past decade-plus, the best ways to describe the Chicago Bears’ offensive line play have been far more negative than anything positive. Disappointing. Bad. Really bad. Awful. Worst in the league. All adjectives have been used to describe this group for far too long. When fans ask why young quarterbacks fail in Chicago or why their offenses have consistently been in the bottom half of the league, there’s a...

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Fear and Loathing in Chicago Bear Land

Fear and Loathing in Chicago Bear Land

Check out the debut article from our newest writer, longtime WCG member, Donald Gooch!

I wasn’t born yesterday. And that’s the problem. I, as is true for many of my fellow Chicago Bears fans, have endured years—no, DECADES—of watching our favorite team lurch from mediocrity to almost comical awfulness (if we weren’t Bears fans, we could laugh at the respective befuddled looks on the faces of Trestman, Fox, Nagy, and then Flus in Detroit). As we cycled through, again and again, failed general managers, failed head coaches, and failed QB1s, we have become inured to the repetitive losses. Fans that...

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The Bear’s Den, June 12, 2025

The Bear’s Den, June 12, 2025

Bears young players taking the forefront during this offseason

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2024 Rearview Mirror: Keenan Allen Trade

2024 Rearview Mirror: Keenan Allen Trade

In this series, we look back at the biggest moves from a year ago and review how they have panned out up to this point.

Next up in our 2024 rearview mirror series is Wide Receiver, Keenan Allen.

On Thursday, March 14th, 2024, Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles traded for former Los Angeles Chargers Wide Receiver Keenan Allen in exchange for a 4th round pick (110 overall) in the 2024 NFL draft.

This was coming off a Pro Bowl season where Allen recorded 1243 yards receiving and 7 TDs in just 13 games and was Keenan’s 6th Pro Bowl nod...

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Howard: Ben Johnson’s attention to detail is impressive

Howard: Ben Johnson’s attention to detail is impressive

The latest Bears Banter Podcast is breaking down OTAs and Minicamp!

The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped!

The Chicago Bears have wrapped up their 2025 offseason program, the first one under new head coach Ben Johnson.

To discuss everything we want to know that took place at OTAs and minicamp, we talk to Herb Howard from The Bigs to get the lowdown from Halas Hall.

Herb covers the Bears for The Bigs and was at Halas Hall throughout May and June during the Bears' offseason program.

We talk to Herb about Ben Johnson, the offense, Caleb Williams, the left...

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What to Expect out of Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears Offense in 2025

What to Expect out of Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears Offense in 2025

Is Johnson’s highly touted offensive mind finally the difference maker in Chicago?

*Hey everyone — just a quick intro! My name’s Gary Baugher Jr., and I’m pumped to be joining Windy City Gridiron as a contributing writer. I’ve been a die-hard Bears fan for 35 years and spent over 16 years around organized football. I love talking all things football, especially diving into quarterback game reviews. Can’t wait to share my thoughts and connect with you all both this off-season and regular season!


It’s been over five months since the dust settled after the Chicago Bears pried highly touted...

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The Bear’s Den, June 11, 2025

The Bear’s Den, June 11, 2025

Good news on the Colston Loveland front as Bears top draft pick says he’s on track for camp

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Ben Johnson is confident they can get after it with Caleb Williams

Ben Johnson is confident they can get after it with Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears held an OTA at Halas Hall earlier today for their rookies, but a handful of young veterans were in attendance, including second-year players Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams.

Head coach Ben Johsnon met the media after the practice, and he talked about his quarterback, saying they’ve been throwing a lot at him all offseason and that Williams has been “getting better in really all facets.”

“We’ll have to sit down as a staff before we leave and when we come back, just to make sure we’re honed in on what direction we want to go altogether,” Johnson...

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