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The Bear’s Den, April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

NFL: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears — Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Bears fans need to stop listening to this Caleb Williams narrative immediately – Bear Goggles On – Using Caleb Williams’ performance against Notre Dame as a reason why the Chicago Bears should avoid taking the quarterback is wrong.

The Chicago Bears off-season moves set high expectations for 2024 season – Bear Goggles On – With the moves that the Chicago Bears have made this off-season, the team clearly has the goal of winning the NFC North.

Eric Edholm 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: J.J. McCarthy to Commanders; Cowboys target Brian Thomas Jr. – In his second mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm buys into all the J.J. McCarthy chatter. Plus, the Cowboys trade up for an explosive wide receiver. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-32.

Chicago Bears: Inside the NFL team’s wild offseason – Chicago Tribune – March 2024 might have been the busiest and dizziest month in Chicago Bears history. Let’s review.

Bears mock draft: Ryan Poles trades back, adds pass rushers – NBC Sports Chicago – An edge rusher and defensive tackle take the Bears pass rush to the next level

2024 NFL Draft: Potential Bears picks at No. 9 overall – NBC Sports Chicago – Including some prospects who could be in play if Ryan Poles trades back

With Caleb Williams a Foregone Conclusion, All Eyes Shift to the Ninth Pick: WR Edition – Da Bears Blog – So, who are they? As always, this time of year, I lean on Lance Zierlein at NFL.com.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Report: Police believe car registered to Rashee Rice was street racing before crash – NBC Sports – Corvette, Lamborghini race allegedly sparked a six-car collision.

64-yard field goal by Jake Bates delivers 18-16 win for Michigan Panthers over St. Louis Battlehawks – NBC Sports – It’s USFL 2, XFL 0 to start the UFL season.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Wiltfong: Chicago Bears 2024 Trade Back From 9 Mock Draft – Windy City Gridiron – Lester’s latest Chicago Bears theme mock draft only had one rule. No matter who was on the board at nine, trade back.

Gabriel: Breaking Down Virginia’s Malik Washington and Alabama’s Jermaine Burton – Windy City Gridiron – Greg Gabriel is looking at a couple more receivers that the Bears could draft later down the board.

Zimmerman: Is WR3 or EDGE2 a bigger hole for Chicago Bears? – Windy City Gridiron – The Chicago Bears have one swing, but two holes to fill.

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