Even the Bears can’t screw up this week’s game against Carolina. (Can they?)
1 year, 1 month ago

Even the Bears can’t screw up this week’s game against Carolina. (Can they?)

New York Times  

Forgive me for the outdated pop-culture reference — a staple of the sports columnist lexicon — but the Bears should be able to “Parker Lewis” it this week. As you might’ve heard, the Bears own the Panthers’ first-round pick as a result of GM Ryan Poles’ heady trade with Carolina earlier in the year. Top 50 prospects ⤵️https://t.co/izqLs9TuzQ — The Athletic CFB November 1, 2023 Along with Arizona, they’re one of two 1-win teams, while the Bears are right behind them with a 2-7 record after their 24-17 loss in New Orleans. So no matter what happens this Thursday, the Bears’ draft prospects improve, but a win would probably be the best scenario, especially if Justin Fields can return. We had our fun needling Bears coach Matt Eberflus as he defended the team’s culture amid another loss and another exit by an assistant coach for some off-field situation, but the team responded decently for most of Sunday’s loss to New Orleans.

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Williams, Bears look to build on progress when they host Panthers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Williams, Bears look to build on progress when they host Panthers

Associated Press  

Carolina at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Bears by 3 1/2 Series record: Bears lead 8-4. Series notes The Panthers’ lone win in Chicago came during the divisional round of the 2005 playoffs when WR Steve Smith set franchise playoff records, hauling in 12 receptions for 218 yards and two touchdowns.. The Panthers averaged just 13.9 …

Lions and Packers and Vikings and Bears, oh my! The NFC North has become a daunting division
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions and Packers and Vikings and Bears, oh my! The NFC North has become a daunting division

Associated Press  

The week before Minnesota Gov. “The NFC North,” Walz said, “is the one.” With 38 combined wins including the playoffs, the NFC North was second in the league behind the AFC North last season and ought to have as good of an opportunity as any of the eight quartets to stake that claim as the NFL’s best in 2024. The …

The Bears see bigger things in store after drafting QB Caleb Williams, WR Rome Odunze
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Bears see bigger things in store after drafting QB Caleb Williams, WR Rome Odunze

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Caleb Williams era is underway in Chicago and Rome Odunze is there, too. “To have the opportunities that we did this year, for everything to go what I think is in a really good direction, it’s really big for our football team,” Poles said Saturday. There’s work to be done, but this is an impact …

Bears approach a historic night in franchise history, starting with Caleb Williams
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bears approach a historic night in franchise history, starting with Caleb Williams

New York Times  

Draft picks are opportunities, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles likes to say. The last time the Bears had two first-round picks was 2003, but that’s a draft rated among the team’s best for the guys taken on Day 2 — Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman. After Williams, the Bears get the privilege of possibly taking the best defensive player …

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick
9 months, 1 week ago

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, clearing the way for them to draft a quarterback with the No. “We want to thank him for his tireless dedication, leadership and all he poured into our franchise and community the last three years and wish him the best towards a long and successful …

If Bears trade Justin Fields, what could they get? 8 NFL execs, coaches weigh in
9 months, 3 weeks ago

If Bears trade Justin Fields, what could they get? 8 NFL execs, coaches weigh in

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — It certainly seems Justin Fields’ days in Chicago are waning, with the Bears set to draft a quarterback and move on from their three-year starter. The Athletic polled eight team executives and coaches this week to gauge Fields’ trade value, and they all believed the Bears would net a quality asset before ultimately selecting USC’s Caleb Williams with …

Justin Fields, Caleb Williams or Drake Maye? Bears QB intrigue is just beginning
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Fields, Caleb Williams or Drake Maye? Bears QB intrigue is just beginning

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Wide receiver DJ Moore had just left his exit interview with coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles when he entered the Chicago Bears’ locker room Monday morning at Halas Hall. “He’s the quarterback of the Chicago Bears until otherwise,” Moore said. We’ll see.” The longer Moore talked, the better sense you got for what …

With top pick in the draft and big questions about franchise’s future, Bears are on the clock
11 months, 2 weeks ago

With top pick in the draft and big questions about franchise’s future, Bears are on the clock

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are on the clock. “There’s games you could pinpoint where it’s like, ‘Dang, if this was a different outcome, you’re talking about an 11-win season right there,’” receiver DJ Moore said Monday after his exit interview with Poles and Eberflus. But really, when I look at that, I feel like I left a …

Fields faces offseason of uncertainty as Bears debate whether to take a QB with No. 1 overall pick
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fields faces offseason of uncertainty as Bears debate whether to take a QB with No. 1 overall pick

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been through all this before. 1 pick last year,” Fields said Sunday after the Bears’ season ended with a 17-9 loss to the Green Bay Packers. But I’m not going to let the potential or what if, what if not stress me from enjoying life and going through my everyday …

Justin Fields and Bears hope to finish strong by keeping Packers out of the playoffs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Fields and Bears hope to finish strong by keeping Packers out of the playoffs

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The uncertain future Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields faces is relatively clear to him for one more week. Fields wants to finish the season with a win, help the Bears prevent the Green Bay Packers from making the playoffs and then he can worry about whether he’ll be back with his current team next season. “I …

Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The big-picture questions for the Chicago Bears will start to be addressed soon. With one game remaining, Eberflus deflected questions this week about quarterback Justin Fields’ future as well as his own and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s. He wouldn’t say if he would continue to call defensive plays — duties he took on when defensive coordinator …

The Bears and the first pick in the draft: The NFL now waits on Ryan Poles — again
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Bears and the first pick in the draft: The NFL now waits on Ryan Poles — again

New York Times  

CHICAGO — For the second consecutive year, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles controls the NFL Draft. I feel like something special is going to happen.” When it comes to the first pick, the Bears’ offseason decision-making starts with quarterback Justin Fields. GO DEEPER An inside look at the Bears' defensive turnaround under Matt Eberflus Fields’ teammates heard the “We …

Lions worried more about how Bears are playing than the possibility of payback for earlier comeback
1 year ago

Lions worried more about how Bears are playing than the possibility of payback for earlier comeback

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Detroit Lions aren’t too worried about the Chicago Bears looking for payback. I’m worried about what this team presents.” The Lions look to beat the Bears for the second time in four weeks when they visit Soldier Field on Sunday. “I think if we can just kind of carry what we did the first 56 …

Bears can bask in win during bye week, though big questions remain to be answered
1 year ago

Bears can bask in win during bye week, though big questions remain to be answered

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears squeezed past the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal Monday night and then basked in a rare victory heading into their open week. Coach Matt Eberflus gave the game ball to the entire team as general manager Ryan Poles stood by his side and president Kevin Warren looked on. There are big …

Bears got strong performances from Justin Fields, Darnell Wright; now it’s about consistency
1 year, 1 month ago

Bears got strong performances from Justin Fields, Darnell Wright; now it’s about consistency

New York Times  

The problem with blowing a 12-point lead in the final minutes of a game, and finding a way to lose when most teams win, is that it can cover up any positives. Gervon Dexter’s progress The rookie three-technique tackle had his best game in Washington, but defensive line coach Travis Smith pointed out that the Commanders were throwing the ball …

What can Bears accomplish in final 7 games? QB, head coach, free-agent decisions loom
1 year, 1 month ago

What can Bears accomplish in final 7 games? QB, head coach, free-agent decisions loom

New York Times  

In a team meeting Monday, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus talked to players about what worked in their three wins over the past six weeks. With seven games to go, here are seven things the Bears’ decision-makers can accomplish. No organization wants to go through a coaching change after two seasons, but over the next seven games — like at …

Injured QB Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game when Bears meet Chargers
1 year, 2 months ago

Injured QB Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game when Bears meet Chargers

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb when the Chicago Bears visit the Los Angeles Chargers this week, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Eberflus said Fields is doubtful and rookie Tyson Bagent would start again in his place. Eberflus said Fields “continues to progress” and is on …

Is it time for the Bears to think about Justin Fields and their future at QB?
1 year, 2 months ago

Is it time for the Bears to think about Justin Fields and their future at QB?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Bears vs. It’s not time to put in Tyson Bagent or Nathan Peterman, but after another loss — albeit to the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs — in which Justin Fields was 11-for-22 for 99 yards with a touchdown pass while down 38 points and an interception, when does the organization reach the stage …

Justin Fields vs. the scheme? O-line moves coming? Bears mailbag, Week 3 picks
1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Fields vs. the scheme? O-line moves coming? Bears mailbag, Week 3 picks

New York Times  

The best thing that could happen to the Bears this week is they get to play a football game on Sunday. The Bears will have their hands full against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the NFL’s reigning MVP. • This will be former head coach Matt Nagy’s first game against the Bears since he was fired after the 2021 season. The …

Who can get Bears out of this mess? The options aren’t promising
1 year, 3 months ago

Who can get Bears out of this mess? The options aren’t promising

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Week 3 featuring Bears vs Chiefs LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Usually when things implode with the Chicago Bears, it’s late in the season. It’s not even Week 3 and the Bears had more drama Wednesday than good teams might have in a season. Sources from around the league wanted to know, “What is …

Same old Bears: 12th straight loss raises more questions about Justin Fields
1 year, 3 months ago

Same old Bears: 12th straight loss raises more questions about Justin Fields

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — Jaylon Johnson stays upbeat. I think it’s better to learn from wins and we have to learn to win.” Safety Jaquan Brisker sat at his locker still in his uniform a good 30 minutes after the game ended. We’re going to stick together.” Perfect timing for Shaq's first career touchdown 🙌 📺: #CHIvsTB on FOX pic.twitter.com/VwRioTSph6 — …

How the Bears must ramp up the pass rush against Baker Mayfield, Bucs
1 year, 3 months ago

How the Bears must ramp up the pass rush against Baker Mayfield, Bucs

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker did not hesitate when asked about the unit’s biggest area of improvement heading into Week 2. Can’t second-guess my calf.” GO DEEPER Bears offense blame game is back: Is it Justin Fields? “Week to week, we do what we think is the best to affect the quarterback, and that certainly …

Justin Fields, Bears offense fail to show progress in Week 1. That’s a problem
1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Fields, Bears offense fail to show progress in Week 1. That’s a problem

New York Times  

CHICAGO — The worst-case scenario for the Chicago Bears in 2023 is not having an answer on their quarterback. That answer wasn’t going to come in the season opener, but Sunday’s 38-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers had to be exactly what general manager Ryan Poles did not want. “I’ll have to look at the tape,” Bears coach Matt …

Bears get to see how they stack up after making big changes
1 year, 3 months ago

Bears get to see how they stack up after making big changes

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears made big moves in the offseason they hope will help catapult them from the bottom of the NFL. “I would say I feel better about the identity overall, just because we’re in the system one more year, the coaches are more familiar with the players, the players that we have, bringing the new …

Bears look for Fields to make jump after trading for Moore, adding to offensive line
1 year, 4 months ago

Bears look for Fields to make jump after trading for Moore, adding to offensive line

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears gave quarterback Justin Fields a new playmaking receiver and added to their offensive line in an effort to provide him with better protection. But in the pass game, look at the different scenarios, situations, two-minute, and continue to improve that.” Fields dazzled last season with his blistering speed, not to mention instincts and …

Bears, Fields seeking payoff after offseason investments
1 year, 7 months ago

Bears, Fields seeking payoff after offseason investments

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields donned his cap and gown and walked in Ohio State’s graduation ceremony two weeks ago, another big moment for him in a stadium where he produced so many. It was a great two weeks for my family and everybody was excited.” It’s been a big offseason for Fields. I’m just excited to be able …

Should the Bears trade back in the NFL Draft? Mailbag plus Week 13 picks
2 years ago

Should the Bears trade back in the NFL Draft? Mailbag plus Week 13 picks

New York Times  

One of the nice things about the Bears–Packers rivalry is the game can have meaning even if it doesn’t mean anything in the standings. Neither team is making the postseason, but it could be Rodgers’ final game against the Bears as a Packer — and it’s his return to Soldier Field after reminding fans he owned them. For the Bears, …

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?
2 years, 1 month ago

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?

New York Times  

You would never know the Bears are 3-6 this week. For example, here’s a look at the Bears’ personnel packages in the first six games — “11 personnel” is one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers. — Jason L. The Bears would be a strong candidate, and they’ll likely be one of the teams that can be …

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss
2 years, 2 months ago

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields was feeling it physically and mentally after a third straight loss. The Chicago Bears’ quarterback vented following a 12-7 loss to the struggling Washington Commanders, frustrated by missed opportunities and a little banged up to add to his misery. “He’s a little bit sore today,” coach Matt Eberflus said Friday. “But he’ll be OK.” …

Bears begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach
2 years, 3 months ago

Bears begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach

Associated Press  

CHICAGO BEARS New faces: GM Ryan Poles, coach Matt Eberflus, LB Joe Thomas, CB Kyler Gordon, S Jaquan Brisker, WR Velus Jones Jr., DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DL Justin Jones, KR/PR Byron Pringle, QB Trevor Siemian, TE Ryan Griffin, LB Matthew Adams, CB Tavon Young, FB Khari Blasingame, LB Nicholas Morrow, C Lucas Patrick, TE James O’Shaughnessy, DB Dane Cruikshank, WR …

Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields
2 years, 7 months ago

Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — From his work ethic to understanding a new offense, quarterback Justin Fields has convinced his new coaches with the Chicago Bears that he is making progress. “I’ve seen him just develop day to day, just keep getting better and keep learning the system and now he’s starting to take control,” Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday …

Bears pursue Justin Fields’ improvement in final three games
3 years ago

Bears pursue Justin Fields’ improvement in final three games

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears were eliminated from the playoffs with Monday night’s 17-9 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings, leaving only three games before the coaching regime of Matt Nagy could be judged. Fields completed 26 of 39 for 285 yards and a touchdown on the game’s last play, but his career-best 96.6 passer rating seemed meaningless after …

Bears trade up with Giants, draft Ohio St QB Justin Fields
3 years, 7 months ago

Bears trade up with Giants, draft Ohio St QB Justin Fields

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are banking on Justin Fields to develop in a way Mitchell Trubisky did not and give them the stability they are seeking at quarterback for years to come. The Bears took Fields after Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence, Brigham Young’s Zach Wilson and North Dakota State’s Trey Lance all went off the board with the top three …

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