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Report: Chicago Bears AGM Ian Cunningham a Potential Candidate For Jacksonville Jaguars GM Job

Report: Chicago Bears AGM Ian Cunningham a Potential Candidate For Jacksonville Jaguars GM Job

Mia O’Brien mentioned there’s mutual interest between Ian Cunningham and the Jaguars for their GM vacancy.

As the offseason progresses there are more twists and turns happing around the league. I mean... just check out what happened with Liam Coen landing in Duval county. Speaking of Duval there’s an update that potentially affects the Chicago Bears.

Per Mia O’Brien of 1010XL there is mutual interest between Bears AGM Ian Cunningham and the Jacksonville Jaguars for their general manager position.

For the third consecutive year we’ve seen interest from around the league for Ian Cunningham in multiple GM searches. Just over...

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Open Thread Question of the Day: What is your win total expectation for Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears in 2025?

Open Thread Question of the Day: What is your win total expectation for Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears in 2025?

We’ve been hurt before, but right now, how good do you think the Bears will be?

As Ben Johnson works on assembling his coaching staff, it’s time for us, as content creators to start looking ahead to the 2025 season. The 2024 season was one to forget, and spending hours assessing what went wrong at this point won’t serve the audience (or our mental health) much good.

Of course, it’s way too early to know exactly what the 2025 Chicago Bears are going to look like, who will they sign in free agency? What will they do with their 3...

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The Bear’s Den, January 24, 2025

The Bear’s Den, January 24, 2025

Some familiar faces are leaving Halas Hall for other employment

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Does it feel like the refs never call anything against the Bears’ opponents?

Does it feel like the refs never call anything against the Bears’ opponents?

If you feel that way you’d be right!

When you’re watching the Chicago Bears play, do you ever find yourself thinking the referees are letting the Bears’ opponents get away with everything?

Why aren't they calling that hold on Montez Sweat?

Where’s the PI? They’re mugging DJ Moore!

Why can’t our quarterback ever get a roughing call?

If you peruse our open threads on gameday or dip into social media while the Bears are playing, you will find plenty of complaints about the officiating.

But what if I told you you weren't imagining it, and the referees really did have...

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Warren “adamant” Bears will break ground on stadium this year

Warren “adamant” Bears will break ground on stadium this year

During an ESPN1000 interview, the Bears president gave a short update on the stadium project

Following yesterday’s introductory press conference for new head coach Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren spoke to a few outlets, too.

Appearing on the Waddle & SIlvy Show on the team’s flagship radio station ESPN1000, Warren gave a small update on the progress he’s making on a new home for the team.

I remain adamant and confident that we will that we will be in the ground, we will break ground, here in 2025.

Strong words considering the public has seen next-to-nothing since...

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But I was told Caleb Wiliams couldn’t play on time

But I was told Caleb Wiliams couldn’t play on time

The narrative that Caleb Williams would struggle to play in structure or on time was parrotted by “analysts” during the pre-draft process, and it’s still brought up by some talking heads today.

The notion that Williams would be a bad fit for a Ben Johnson-designed offense started months ago, and now that Johnson has been hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears, we’re getting more of that regurgitated.

Keep in mind that some NFL analysts don’t have time to thoroughly analyze the film of the players they’re paid to discuss, which is why we get the same thing...

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Bear Bones: Ben Johnson, Coaching Staff, and Press Conference Reaction

Bear Bones: Ben Johnson, Coaching Staff, and Press Conference Reaction

Join our Bear Bones LIVE at FIVE (CT) to discuss all the latest about the Bears!

A new era kicked off this week for the Chicago Bears as Ben Johnson was introduced as the franchise's head coach. Next on the team’s agenda is assembling a coaching staff, but before you know it, the collegiate all-star games will be here, the NFL Combine, free agency, and the Draft. This has already been a momentous offseason for the Bears, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible few months.

Come and get our trifecta of terrific takes from Dr. Mason West, Khari...

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Ranking all 137 players at 2025 Shrine Bowl

Ranking all 137 players at 2025 Shrine Bowl

WCG’s lead draft analyst has watched every prospect attending this year’s East-West Shrine Bowl.

The 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl takes place on Jan. 30, 2025, with practices taking plays in the days ahead. In preparation for one of the biggest all-star games of the year, I watched all 137 prospects playing in this year’s game.

This year’s Shrine Bowl class features some of the most intriguing players in the 2025 NFL Draft. In particular, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders attends as a potential No. 1 pick come April. After having been named a first-team All-Big 12 player this season, he sits...

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5 Bears Takes Following Ben Johnson’s Opening Press Conference

5 Bears Takes Following Ben Johnson’s Opening Press Conference

On Wednesday afternoon, Ben Johnson was introduced as the Bears’ 19th head coach in franchise history. Unlike his predecessors, he was able to leave a lasting first impression. With another monumental offseason quickly approaching, getting down to business will be the next step in getting the ship righted.

On Wednesday morning, general manager Ryan Poles introduced Ben Johnson as the 19th head coach in franchise history. For the better part of three decades, the Chicago Bears have been a mess. Their lone run of sustainable success came on the shoulders of Lovie Smith, who also happened to be a first-time...

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Chicago Bears sign two more players to reserve/futures contracts

Chicago Bears sign two more players to reserve/futures contracts

Yesterday, the Chicago Bears signed two more players to reserve/future contracts: safety Alex Cook and offensive lineman Joshua Miles.

The 25-year-old Cook was initially an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants in 2023, and he spent part of that season on their practice squad. The Carolina Panthers signed him off New York’s practice squad, and he played in ten games (2 starts) for them that season. He spent 2024 with the practice squad of the Panthers and Giants.

Miles was a seventh-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, and the Bears are his fourth team. The 29-year-old...

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Chicago Bears Head Coach Search Extravaganza! 2025 Edition (Part 4) - The Decision

Chicago Bears Head Coach Search Extravaganza! 2025 Edition (Part 4) - The Decision

The Bears got their man in Ben Johnson. And ECD will review what had been a tremendous process featuring no fewer than 17 confirmed interviews.

The buzz and excitement surrounding the Chicago Bears and their hiring of Ben Johnson as the 19th head coach in franchise history is at an all-time high. Altogether, no fewer than 17 interviews were done in a true example of “leaving no stone unturned” during their search. It also amazes me just how many people from my list wound up taking interviews with Chicago.

In total I had covered 30 different names between my first...

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The Bear’s Den, January 23, 2025

The Bear’s Den, January 23, 2025

Ben Johnson introduced to Chicago press, fans

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