Caleb Williams has made himself at home as a Bear. What can we expect at next week’s Rookie Mini-Camp?
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Bears favored to have their first winning season since 2018 – NBC Sports – The Bears haven’t finished with a winning record since 2018.
Bears might need new playbook for first lakefront stadium huddle with Pritzker aides – Chicago Sun-Times – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has repeatedly voiced skepticism over the Bears’ stadium plans, which include public subsidies. On Wednesday, the team will meet with two top Pritzker staffers.
Bears help Pac-12 go out with a bang in NFL Draft – Chicago Sun-Times – The conference produced a record haul over the draft weekend, led by the Bears taking No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams of Southern California and No. 9 pick Rome Ozunze of Washington.
Is Caleb Williams most gifted QB Chicago Bears have ever had? – Where should the Chicago Bears set the bar for 2024? What do we need to learn about Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze? A “true or false” look at post-draft talking points.
Colin Cowherd praises Bears, Ryan Poles in post-draft assessment – NBC Sports Chicago – The FS1 pundit had nothing but praise for the Chicago Bears after the 2024 NFL Draft
Bear With Us: Grading Chicago’s Draft With A Fine-Toothed Comb – Da Bears Blog – Nick and I discussed the Bears’ draft in-depth on our latest episode of Bear With Us — I’ll have a fresh set of comprehensive draft grades done by the end of the week, but if you’re looking for analysis in the meantime feel free to check this out!
Caleb Williams’ QB coach: ‘He’s hungry for structure’ of NFL – 670 – New Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is “hungry for the structure” of the NFL game, said Will Hewlett, a quarterbacks coach who has trained Williams for years.
Source: Bears to sign veteran OL Matt Pryor on a 1-year deal – 670 – The Bears will sign veteran offensive lineman Matt Pryor on a one-year deal, a source said Wednesday afternoon. Pryor, 29, has played five NFL seasons and four offensive line positions.
Bears ‘see a ton of upside’ in new pass rusher Austin Booker – 670 – The term “raw” is often used to describe new Bears pass rusher Austin Booker, a fifth-round pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday. In his mind, it isn’t an indictment as much as a reminder of what could be coming.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Which Analysts Are Best At Predicting NFL Draft Outcomes? – Hogs Haven – Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction
Tice: Top 25 prospects of 2025 NFL Draft includes strong class of defenders — with 2 QBs ahead of Shedeur Sanders – Yahoo Sports – Yahoo Sports NFL Draft expert Nate Tice turns the page to next year’s class, which is bursting at the seams with quality defenders and tackles. But who is QB1?
18-game season could alter entire NFL schedule – NBC Sports – The season could start earlier, and the offseason tentpoles could happen later.
Browns want taxpayers to cover half the cost of stadium solution – NBC Sports – The Browns are considering a $1 billion renovation to their current stadium or a new, $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park.
Jerod Mayo: Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett will compete for the starting job – NBC Sports – The Patriots have started five quarterbacks in the four years since Tom Brady left.
Jaguars will not exercise 2025 option on Mac Jones’s contract – NBC Sports – The Jaguars announced over the weekend that they are exercising their fifth-year options on the contracts of quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne, but they did not make an announcement about a third option.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Bears Reacts Survey: What is Chicago’s biggest need? – Windy City Gridiron
With the NFL draft in the books, what needs do the Bears still have?
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