All Activity

Nashon Wright is star?

This game offensively will come down to Caleb most likely. Baker was 0/3 against Atlanta whereas Caleb had (I think) over 300 yards passing when they played them. On the rushing side, the Bears got 98 yards rushing averaging 3.0 yards / carry with Swift and Roshon. The Bucs had 324 yards rushing averaging 5.8 yds / carry. To the Bears credit they did get into endzone more through rushing but no doubt this could be a rock em sock em robot game.

Depending on how this year goes, especially if they make the SB, let alone win it, I could see a fair number of players making team friendly contracts to keep the team intact. Sweat would easily fall into this category (IMHO) and I had heard some talk that Caleb might even approach his contract talks as Brady did. When he helped the team keep players around by negotiating a more team friendly deal.

Maybe nothing but ever since I set up this ‘nfl trade rumor tracker’ with Google I get updates when the Bears get mentioned in any potential trade deals, speculative or not. Could be some distracting talk or it could be somthing. Still an intriguing consideration. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-pitch-trade-jets-star-173507524.html

Sounds like a good move to me. Wed have 3 Titan defensive lineman that would be familiar with former Colts Dayo and Gallimore.

I read an article that offered a possible answer to how to strengthen our run defense: veteran defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, recently released by the Tennessee Titans after an off-the-field incident involving a handgun. It was a bizarre incident, totally out of character for the young man. Simmons knows him well, having lined up next to him for years. The Bears are said to be interested, and if Simmons vouches for him, I say go for it. Cheap add with no draft capital involved. Bears to Work Out Former Titans DT After Controversial Release

3 days until the deadline. With next year's draft picks already thin, I don't see them spending much unless it is for a guy with a couple years on contract. They will need to cut/fill some spots being 41.7 million over cap in 2027. Sweat will be an easy cap casualty or restructure with his PED violation and JJ with performance. I think they are done unless a player has a contract that works with the future.

Caleb is almost there and has the team there with him for executing. It is a thing of beauty to watch these last 3 games since he returned. Since this comeback, you don't see the Bears go 4 and out at the 2 yd. With the team executing, I think Ben is also. Ben is also punting or taking FGs more than earlier. I still feel like Caleb doesn't get hurt if the Bears took the FG and we could have beat the Vikings. But the flip side is would Caleb have grown like he has if he didn't watch from the sideline.

I don't know if it's so much calling the plays as it is getting his players to execute the plays properly. 4min mark...

That much talent and hype all through high school and into college. Then all that money at such a young age in college. It's an explosive combination and you don't know if it will be controlled or not. His parents get a lot of credit for guiding him through that time. Then enter Ben Johnson and for the first time I think he ran into a football mind who really knew more about the game than he did. Say what you want about good college coaches but that game is not nearly as hard as the NFL. Caleb surprised me and accepted the challenge. I really like what I see now on the field and I still don't think he's at his peak. There are throws he makes like the simple WR screen to Raymond for the 40yd gain against Seattle that good athletes like Trubisky and Fields could never make. Especially Fields with his slow release. Then what he's doing at the intermediate level of the field is just tearing apart defenses. There will be a 50pt game in the near future.

I've seen quite a few Eagles games and Riq Woolen is not a very disciplined DB. He's very handsy, often called for contact after 5 yards pulling on jerseys. Considering his elite speed I don't understand why he feels he has to grab players instead of just turning and running with them. I definitely think he's a guy Al Harris could help but we're talking about a mid-season trade where there is little practice time to hone techniques. I've seen Mike Sainristil mentioned too. He's on the bench for the Commanders. He might be a good depth piece to add and less costly than someone that is a starter. Except he's small and not likely a good boundary CB which is what we need.

I find it hard to gauge what Tampa is as a team. I keep seeing all the talk of how great their defense is, and how elite their running game is. Not having seen any of their games I spent a little bit of time watching some highlights/condensed versions of their games: Pitt, Dal, GB. Their RBs are ok but they are not anything to be nervous about in the way you think about Bijan or McCaffrey. Bucky is quick in his cuts not elite, but can be run down. Expect him to make Jaylon miss a tackle or two. Gainwell is barely above Roschon levels of elusiveness. Their Oline is good and similar but opposite to ours in that they are more left-handed running behind Wirfs. I wouldn't be surprised to see Simmons on that side on early downs and moving to the other side on passing downs. Their run blocking is good but again I'm watching highlights of games. What caught my attention is what I didn't see...very few explosive runs. That seems to indicate a lot of carries to offset the backup QB. Mayfield being back may open up the passing game which in turn might make them more explosive on runs. Overall my sense is that we can contain the run if we're just disciplined in our gaps and sound in setting the edge. Their pass protection didn't look great in any game with pressure on almost every highlight throw. Their defense looks good overall but to my eyes is not on the level of what I'd seen from Seattle in their games before we played them on MNF. Tampa can get pressure, even with 4, so that's a risk we must contain. They seem to be the most vulnerable on the edges and there were quite a few highlights of explosive runs against their front, or just big plays on screens/dumpoffs. In the second half of each game their opponents started hitting chunk passing plays in the intermediate range. I feel like that's where Ben and Caleb feast on defenses. I don't think it will be an easy game but I also think we are the better team both on offense and defense (only now with Simmons).

Saw a report today that said both Monangai and Muhammad (CB) practiced (limited) and are currently listed a Questionable for Sunday. I would agree with you that even with this recent development they will probably hold both out with the bye following next week.

The winds of change are ever shifting. Sounds like now Chicago is out of the running for Mack. He allegedly has decided he wants to stay a Charger (or he’s being held hostage - one of the two). Meanwhile Chicago has reportedly turned its focus on Chase Young while still looking to get CB help. Update: Bears and Lions in “deep competition” for CB Riq Woolen. HEAVYChicago Bears Dealt Chase Young Trade Rumor Amid Zavier S...The Chicago Bears were dealt a Chase Young trade rumor amid recent news regarding Zavier Scott ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline.

Yeah I watched that this morning. Explains a lot about the idiosyncrasies that bother people. He’s a huge fan of his mom and cannot fault him for that. And he has a very strong drive to win and wears his emotions on his sleeve. Good for him.

This is really beautiful... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AA6czhUhR/

Carm and Jurko were talking about the game and made mention that the Bucs are #1 in DVOA, interceptions and rushing. Should be a good trench warfare test. I'm guessing Monongai will not play to ensure availability after the bye. Demarco Jackson should be back this week.

I’ve swung my ‘Hope-a-meter’ to CB help as we speed towards the deadline. As much as I’d absolutely love to have Mack or even Young at this point, I’d have to think any of the three below would be an upgrade in the backfield. Obviously we know how Wright can look in this defense. But from what I’ve been reading about Woolen, he allegedly would “thrive” in Allen’s preferred man-press coverage. Where in Philly he’s struggling a bit in Fangios zone version. Plus at 6’4” not only is he huge, but got some amazing speed for a guy that long.

I heard Baltimore might go into tank mode. If that is close to the truth, it makes sense they want to hold as much draft capital to re-tool.

Baltimore is finalizing a deal with Arizona for QB Brissett. Guess Pole's price for Bagent was too steep? I can't believe they couldn't find an alternative better than Brissett.

Wild to see his games played history. Once he got hurt the first time, he never seemed to be able to stay healthy again. 2022 - Started 17 games 2023 - Missed 6 games (Neck) 2024 - Missed 5 games (Knee) 2025 - Missed 11 games (Ankle) 2026 - Missed 5 games (Knee) 27 games missed in the last 3.5 years, basically half the games.

I agree, run it down their throats until they stop you.

Bummer - he really is a solid swing tackle / player. Feel for him having these injuries.

Braxton Jones had knee surgery and is out for the season.

Yup. I don't think we win it all without Caleb.