Trenton Gill released to make room for 4th rounder Tory Taylor and governor’s office not a fan of Bears stadium plan.
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Important Chicago Bears offseason dates to remember – NBC Sports Chicago – Here are the important Chicago Bears offseason dates to remember
NFL News: Chicago Bears announce jersey numbers – NBC Sports Chicago – The Chicago Bears announced their official jersey numbers for the 2024-25 season
When will the NFL schedule be released? What to know for 2024 – NBC Sports Chicago – With free agency and the draft in the rearview, when will the schedule for the 2024 NFL season come out? Here’s what we know.
Caleb Williams Is Already Hard At Work This Offseason – Da Bears Blog – This quote from a 670 The Score interview with Will Hewlett struck me yesterday — seems as if the Bears used the assurance that came from the #1 overall pick to give Chicago’s signal-caller a head start compared to most rookies.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh: There’s nothing Rome Odunze can’t do – 670 – Former Pro Bowl receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh knows well what makes a great player at his position, and he praised new Bears receiver Rome Odunze’s multi-dimensional game.
Bears punter Tory Taylor is ‘a weapon for the whole team’ – 670 – The Bears didn’t select just any punter in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. They added by far the best punter in college football and someone who could be one of the top punters in the NFL next season.
Bears waive punter Trenton Gill – 670 – The Bears waived two-year starting punter Trenton Gill on Wednesday, four days after they selected Iowa punter Tory Taylor with the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.
2024 NFL draft: Bears stopped taking trade calls for No. 1 pick – NBC Sports Chicago – Bears GM Ryan Poles reveals why he didn’t even listen to other teams’ offers for the top pick.
2024 NFL draft: Bears had ‘can’t pass’ grade on Rome Odunze – NBC Sports Chicago – Bears GM Ryan Poles explained the team’s excellent evaluation of Rome Odunze
Cam Newton reveals his main concern about Bears’ QB Caleb Williams – NBC Sports Chicago – Cam Newton revealed his biggest concern about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams
Bears’ Jaylon Johnson to wear Justin Fields’ No. 1 jersey this season – NBC Sports Chicago – The Bears traded Justin Fields to the Steelers, so the star cornerback was free to take his old jersey number
Illinois governor issues blunt statement on Bears’ new stadium plans – NBC Sports Chicago – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office had a blunt message for the Bears after team officials met with some of his top aides to discuss their new stadium plans.
Post-NFL Draft Power Rankings: Bears rise, Falcons slide, Chiefs still reign – The Athletic – The NFL Draft is over, so it’s time so revisit the Power Rankings and assess everyone’s progress after their rookie additions.
The best value 2024 NFL Draft picks for all 32 teams — including Dallas Turner and Adonai Mitchell – The Athletic – Drafts classes are made by the sleepers. The Athletic’s NFL writers pick the best for each team.
Bears post-NFL Draft depth chart: Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze complete new-look offense – The Athletic – The Bears added five players in the draft, including their new starting quarterback. Check out the updated depth chart.
Bears stadium: Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office calls it ‘non-starter’ after meeting – Chicago Tribune – After meeting remotely with Chicago Bears executives, aides to Gov. J.B. Pritzker still expressed skepticism about Chicago stadium plan.
The Bears do not have a right to taxpayer money – Chicago Sun-Times – Gov. J.B. Pritzker needs to stand firm in the face of team’s demands for a new stadium.
Bears waive punter Trenton Gill after drafting Tory Taylor in 4th round – Chicago Sun-Times – Gill was a seventh-round pick in 2022.
POLISH SAUSAGE
As expected, Cowboys decline fifth-year option on Trey Lance’s contract – NBC Sports – The Cowboys will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Trey Lance’s contract, Todd Archer or ESPN reports.
Deion, Shedeur Sanders go on offensive against former player who questioned Coach Prime – NBC Sports – After we dared to point out the sharp drop in attendance from the 2023 Colorado spring game to the 2024 version, the haters took their knives out — ignoring the fact that I led the charge last September to get Deion Sanders to the NFL as a head coach.
NFL should re-take Labor Day weekend – NBC Sports – 23 years after abandoning the unofficial end of summer, the NFL should re-claim it.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Chicago Bears waive Trenton Gill – Windy City Gridiron – The Gill-otine era ends in Chicago… We wish him luck in all his future endeavors.
2025 NFL mock draft: Way-too-early Round 1 predictions – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst takes a very early look at the 2025 NFL Draft.
Three UDFAs Who Could Make the Bears 53-Man Roster – Windy City Gridiron – These three Bears’ undrafted free agents have the best chance to make the team.
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