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New Bears coach Ben Johnson voted No. 2 on ‘Most Likely To Succeed’ list

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SB Nation’s experts are bullish on the Bears’ new head man.

As predicted, the Chicago Bears earned a much-needed win in the eyes of the NFL community by hiring Ben Johnson as their new head coach.

A poll of anonymous executives from The Athletic lists Johnson as the second-most-liked hire of the offseason behind only New England’s Mike Vrabel.

(Interestingly, Vrabel and Johnson were the only two serious candidates the Patriots interviewed, though Vrabel...

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Bill Zimmerman

Chicago Bears mourn Virginia McCaskey today at private service

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Virginia’s funeral was held in Mount Prospect this morning

The Chicago Bears lost their Matriarch, Virginia McCaskey last week. Wednesday morning the Bears family came together to mourn her passing.

Private services were held this morning at Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect.

McCaskey became the Bears' primary owner in 1983 after her father, George Halas, passed away.

Several Chicago Bears and people from around the NFL came to celebrate...

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Will veteran Chicago Bears linebacker be a surprise cap casualty this offseason?

The Chicago Bears have all of the right resources on their side entering free agency and the draft this offseason. Holding three picks in the first two rounds of the draft and nearly $70 million in cap space before cuts is huge for Ryan Poles to have for Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach.

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Chicago Bears GM not plotting aggressive offseason plans for playoff push in 2025: Report

The Chicago Bears haven’t made the playoffs since 2020, and the team could have to wait another season before they’re ready to compete in January. General manager Ryan Poles has won 15 games since taking over in 2022.

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Expect more play action for Caleb Williams in 2025 from Ben Johnson

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More play-action is always a good thing, regardless of whether a team can run the ball effectively or not

There is no better easy button in the NFL than play-action passing. The numbers show that attempts from play action have a higher success rate and go for bigger gains than other passing attempts. The numbers have also shown through the years that the ability to run the ball doesn’t matter. Play-action works regardless.

I know that will...

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10 Options for the Bears with the 10th Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears find themselves in the top 10 yet again this upcoming draft. With a million directions the team can go in the first round, here are some names to keep an eye on.

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Chicago Bears not expected to wait for 2025 draft at this position

The Chicago Bears enter this offseason with myriad needs. On both sides of the ball. However, especially when it comes to doing what’s necessary to hasten

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Chicago Bears: Price for Micah Parsons trade revealed

The Chicago Bears would be smart to look at the Philadelphia Eagles for how to build a championship-caliber team–through the trenches. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman built a formidable offensive and defensive line, which put the Kansas City Chiefs on skates in Philadelphia’s 40-22 Super Bowl win.

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Bill Zimmerman

Eli Manning should never make the Hall of Fame

Eli Manning was a very good quarterback with two rings, but that doesn’t mean he should be in Canton.

I know this is a website dedicated to covering the Chicago Bears, but I need to get this off my chest.

I spent last week in New Orleans covering the Super Bowl for my other job, and, as every year, there was plenty of chatter about who was going to make the upcoming Hall of Fame class. No surprise, the name discussed the most was Eli Manning.

I just need to say this: Eli Manning...

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NFL personnel name best HC hire of offseason

Ten NFL personnel executives and coaches polled by The Athletic's Jeff Howe weighed in on their best HC hire of the offseason.

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Chicago Bears have a looming decision to make with veteran defender who quickly became a locker room leader heading into 2025 offseason

The Chicago Bears have a massive offseason coming up that will define how this team will really look in 2025. The Bears likely believe they are just a few pieces away from competing in the playoffs in the first season under new head coach Ben Johnson.

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Chicago Bears: Blueprint for a successful offseason in 2025

Now that the Super Bowl is over, the focus in the NFL is on the offseason. Here are some moves they need to make to have a successful 2025. Now that the Super Bowl is over, we could put a wrap on the NFL’s 2025 season.

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Bryan Orenchuk

Top 10 Greater Expectations - #7 - DeMarcus Walker

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In this series, we will look at which Chicago Bears players need to step up their play to match their pay in 2025.

Expectations are a tricky thing. One of the safest ways to fan over the years is to set the bar low and not expect much from your team. We Chicago Bears fans know this well. I couldn’t help but think of one of the all-time great MADtv skits as I began this series. Let’s be honest, these actually were mostly terrible, but the point...

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Ken Mitchell

The Bear’s Den, February 12, 2025

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Bears officially add new player, staff busy looking at draft and free agency

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Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from...

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Fix the Chicago Bears Roster: A Customizable Document - 2025 Edition

Do you think you can build out the perfect Chicago Bears roster? Now, you can prove it and show it off for everyone to see. Just open the Google Docs link below, save the workbook onto your device, and get a head start on your prep for that GM job!

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New Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson Used Coding To Convince Dolphins To Use Analytics

Chicago Bears fans are elated about their new head coach, Ben Johnson. The former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator was highly-sought-after, and the Bears were able to land their top candidate.

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Aaron Leming

Nine Potential Cut Candidates with Ties to the New Bears Coaching Staff

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NFL free agency is just under four weeks away. With the Chicago Bears ranking in the top six in projected cap space, there will be plenty of action before the draft. Here are nine players who could join the market in the coming weeks that have ties to the new coaching staff.

With Super Bowl 59 in the books, the official close of the 2024 NFL season has concluded. Unlike most sports, even when football is not being played on the field, the...

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Chicago Bears could pursue 4 time Pro Bowl pass rusher on the trade market

The Chicago Bears need to add a significant pass rushing presence this offseason will be on full display along with the front office retooling the offensive line.

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Chicago Bears top 5 cap casualties for 2025 revealed

Per Over The Cap, the Chicago Bears enter the 2025 offseason with $62 million in cap space, the sixth-most in the league. The Bears have plenty of holes to fill in Ben Johnson’s first season with the team, especially in the trenches.

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Top NFL Draft analysts continue to be split on which offensive lineman the Bears should consider with the 10th overall selection

The Chicago Bears have one clear need that needs to be addressed in the 2025 NFL Draft and everyone seems to be aware of it. The Bears desperately have to land a difference-maker on the offensive line with the 10th overall pick to help build up the protection in front of quarterback Caleb Williams.

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