The debate rages over how much the Bears improved their chances of winning the NFC North and competing for the Super Bowl. They're different, there is no doubt.
We spoke with Bears beat reporter and CBS 2 sports anchor Matt Zahn to get his thoughts on Chicago’s offseason. We can all feel it. Sure, it’s just the offseason, but there’s something different about this Chicago Bears team, and it goes beyond the excitement of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.
Not only do the Bears face a year on offense with a rookie at quarterback, but also with a new coordinator and attack. It's starting from scratch but there are directions coaches could go on offense to make it easier for Caleb Williams and on themselves.
The Chicago Bears defense has the potential to be one of the best units in the league heading into the 2024 season. Following a rough start to the 2023 season, the defense rebounded as one of the better groups in the NFL in the back half of the year.
The Bears defense set a goal already of 40 takeaways this year, a lofty total even for a Matt Eberflus defense designed to create turnovers. It's a goal given to them by coaches in a meeting room and projected off a slide.
Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael will officially be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August. While the hope was McMichael would be able to attend his Hall of Fame induction ceremony despite having ALS, that unfortunately won’t be the case, according to his longtime spokesperson Betsy Shepherd.
As Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp came to a close on Thursday afternoon, it seems fair to say that thus far, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has done just about everything the Bears could’ve hope for.
The Chicago Bears are wrapping up their mini-camp this week, with all eyes focused on the offensive side of the ball due to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze unique rookie situation.
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Patrick Scales and Caleb Williams having a little social media fun on a Friday night. The Chicago Bears have had a good run with likable special teamers for as long as I’ve been a fan of the team, and long snapper Patrick Scales has been part of that since 2015.
The Chicago Bears have made quite a few headlines this offseason and there is optimism around a team that has not been to the NFL playoffs since the 2020 season and has not won a postseason game since 2005.
Not exactly the most outspoken or abrasive coach in the NFL, Bears coach Matt Eberflus nonetheless sees the value in having a trash-talking defense. Every day at minicamp and OTA practices the offense must put up with a barrage of big talk and defensive celebrations from the Bears defense.
The Chicago Bears have a very talented roster heading into 2024 and are absolutely loaded at the skill positions. Everyone is focusing on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and his dynamic playmakers, and that’s understandable.
The Chicago Bears defense is looking to make a statement this season, and there’s no shortage of talent for a unit that their offensive teammates have already hailed as a top-five defense in the NFL.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Ebeflus has a smart plan to get Caleb Williams up to speed in the NFL as quickly as possible. Eberflus wasted no time in waiting to name Williams the starting quarterback.
According to PFF, the Chicago Bears have two of the top 32 guards in the NFL. Yes, two. We’ve shared a few of the position rankings from Pro Football Focus in the last couple of weeks, and this one, their top 32 offensive guards heading into the 2024 season, is a head-scratcher.
One consistent theme from Chicago Bears OTAs is that Caleb Williams has the arm talent to be a successful quarterback in the NFL. However, he’s still learning how to operate the basics of an NFL offense.
The Chicago Bears have plenty of stars throughout the roster and seeing everyone take the field during mandatory minicamp this week shows how far along the roster really is heading into next season.
The additions that Chicago made to bolster its roster this offseason are almost certainly reasons for Williams to be excited about the season.
Expect the unexpected in the NFL.
As Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins enters the final year of his contract he looks to make people forget his injury history and earn an extension.
After spending his entire career in California, wide receiver Keenan Allen was traded from the Chargers to the Bears during the offseason. Though it has only been a few months, Allen appears to like what he has seen so far.
Teven Jenkins is entering the final year of his contract.
Former NFL LB Manti Te'o is a candidate to join NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" show.
Chicago Bears' general manager Ryan Poles has seemingly hit on most of his significant draft picks to date. Although the 2024 class remains unknown, his 2022 and 2023 crops of talent have included some good finds.
In addition to his lengthy resume, the wideout notably rebounded from a disappointing 2022 campaign, finishing the 2023 season with 108 catches for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns.
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