The Bear’s Den, May 23, 2024

OTA’s roll on in Chicago and around the league, Pittsburgh lands the ‘26 draft.

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is Calais Campbell a possible target? – Chicago Tribune – Would the Chicago Bears have interest in signing six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.

Caleb Williams vs. the Bears defense: Are you ready for a fascinating summer? – The Athletic – With Williams and other reinforcements on offense joining a strong defense, optimism is high for the 2024 Chicago Bears.

Bears OTAs videos: Caleb Williams connects with DJ Moore, Cole Kmet – Caleb Williams connects with his new veteran teammates, including DJ Moore and Cole Kmet, in these Bears OTA clips.

How Bears culture is changing positively, per Matt Forte – NBC Sports Chicago – Forte shared his thoughts on the new Bears culture on the ‘Up & Adams’ show

Evaluating Caleb Williams through Tom Brady, Drew Brees lens – NBC Sports Chicago – These great quarterbacks share some commonalities, despite different playstyles

Bears believe Moore, Allen, Odunze will fit seamlessly – 670 – The Bears believe their trio of talented receivers — DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze — will complement one another well because of where they’re comfortable operating on the field.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Aaron Rodgers wants to have it both ways on “distractions” – NBC Sports – In his final press conference for the 2023 season, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a clear and unambiguous message for his team: No distractions in 2024.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Michael Pittman “should be fine” after leaving practice with a knee injury – NBC Sports – Receiver Michael Pittman Jr. gave the Colts a scare on Wednesday.

Anthony Richardson on his injuries: “We play a dangerous game” – NBC Sports – Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson barely scratched the surface last year, due to a concussion followed by a season-ending shoulder injury.

NFL Draft to be held in Pittsburgh in 2026 – Chicago Sun-Times – The NFL has turned the draft into a traveling road show in the last nine years.

Andy Reid on Harrison Butker: Everybody has a voice and “it’s a great thing about America” – NBC Sports – Chiefs finally address kicker’s controversial commencement remarks.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Matt Forte feels a change in the Chicago Bears’ culture – Windy City Gridiron – Matt Forte on Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, the culture at Halas Hall, and a Super Bowl window.

Exos trainer on Bears OL Amegadjie: ‘One of the most mature athletes I’ve worked with’ – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst speaks with Exos PT Manager Zak Mitchell about his work with Kiran Amegadjie.

Bears only team with 3 wideouts in PFFs top receiver rankings – Windy City Gridiron – Pro Football Focus thinks very highly of the Bears receivers.

2024 Bears game-by-game record predictions after schedule reveal – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst shares his game-by-game predictions for the Bears, as well as the records for every other team.

What is your least favorite game on the 2024 Bears schedule? – Windy City Gridiron – The WCG crew shares some thoughts on Chicago’s 2024 schedule in this multipart roundtable.

Starman’s 21st Century Bears team: The Smokin’ Bears – Windy City Gridiron – Meet the next contender for the best 21st century Bears team.

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