Now a week removed from the draft, pundits have more grades and analysis. Check out our roundtable on roster needs!
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Bears’ HOF game has brought historical success – NBC Sports Chicago – When the Bears play in the HOF game, they go to the playoffs. This season, the Bears and Texans headline the matchup for the Hall of Fame game.
Jordan Schultz projects monster year for Bears’ Rome Odunze – NBC Sports Chicago – “I think Rome Odunze is as special and as clean of a prospect as it gets,” Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz said on FS1’s “Speak Live.” “Now, these are my rookie projections for Rome in Chicago with Caleb Williams: 1,100 yards, 85 catches, seven touchdowns.”
Bears Weekly PODCAST: Matt Miller praises Bears’ top Draft picks, Williams and Odunze interviews – ChicagoBears.com – ESPN’s Matt Miller chats with host Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, and Jim Miller to discuss the Bears’ Draft. Plus, interviews with 1st round draft pick Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze.
Is Kevin Warren fumbling stadium project? – CHGO Bears PODCAST – Downstate Springfield, Illinois has spoken and it sure sounds like there is minimal to no support for the Bears to build their dream stadium in the city of Chicago.
Bears’ Yannick Ngakoue flashes healthy ankle in new video – NBC Sports Chicago – Bears’ Yannick Ngakoue broke his ankle last season with the team.
Should the Bears re-sign EDGE Yannick Ngakoue? – Bears Wire USA Today – Unfortunately, Ngakoue’s 2023 season was cut short by an ankle injury in a Week 14 win over the Detroit Lions. Fast forward four months, and Ngakoue appears to be back healthy, as evidenced by a video he shared on X, formerly Twitter.
What Bears Can Expect in Compensatory Picks for 2025 Draft – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears – According to NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein, the Bears still have not reached a point with their roster where they are reaping in extra picks.
Aaron Leming’s 2024 NFL Draft grades for the Chicago Bears – 247 Sports Chicago Bears – Writer Aaron Leming reveals his 2024 NFL Draft grades for the Chicago Bears as the focus shifts to the offseason.
How Second Wave of Analysis Rates Caleb Williams and Bears Draft – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears – The next wave of analysis goes deeper than grades, and here’s how the new-look Bears come out of all the extra scrutiny.
Projecting the Bears’ starting defense following the 2024 NFL draft – Bears Wire USA Today – After the NFL draft, we’re predicting what the Bears’ starting defense will look like in 2024.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Buy or Sell: NFL Teams Looking to End Playoff Droughts in 2024 – Bleacher Report – Nothing’s certain with a rookie quarterback or his rookie first-round receiver. And the Lions and Packers have much better outlooks and odds within the same division. That leaves Chicago with little margin for error and a lot of mystery. Why we’re buying Chicago Bears.
Bills add wide receiver Chase Claypool on 1-year deal – ESPN – Early in the 2023 season, Claypool expressed frustration with how he was being used in the Bears’ offense, and he was then inactive for multiple games before being traded to Miami, where he caught four passes in nine games. Jack’s note: This reads like a punch line, and it slaps.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Zimmerman’s Way Too Early 53-Man Roster Projection – Windy City Gridiron – The draft is over, so it’s time to officially look at who’s going to be on this roster when they take the field in week one.
Zimmerman: It may be time for the Chicago Bears to be on Hard Knocks; here’s what we know – Windy City Gridiron – Will Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze be featured on HBO this summer?
Wiltfong: Bears’ defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker was hyped about Chicago’s draft – Windy City Gridiron – Bears’ d-lineman DeMarcus Walker shared his reaction to Chicago’s first round.
Roundtable: Chicago Bears post draft roster needs – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears could still use some help in the defensive trenches.
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