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Lest we never forget.

RIP Coach.

Officially Monangai ruled out for Sunday. https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/10/09/bears-kyle-monangai-out-vs-packers/92172579007/

Sports Illustrated reported from Jeremy Fowler’s imbedded Tweet. Same info to include he could miss 1-2 weeks. Meanwhile Swift is headed the right direction with his injury. https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/bears-thursday-injury-report-kyle-monangai-d-andre-swift-trending-opposite-directions

I'll be the first (and maybe only) to admit I have no idea what you're talking about. I read it as Jackson getting traded, for a sixth no doubt, and went "OH NO!!". And since the subject came up, while panickily searching for a news story about this found this funny little anecdotal gem. Jackson speaks of how Johnson came to the decision of using two QBs on the first hike of the game last week. https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/10/07/bears-jonah-jackson-reacts-ben-johnson-diabolical-idea-first-play/92131985007/

Wednesday injury report with both Monongai and Swift listed as DNP.

Sure he’s not the same guy he was when he left 4 years ago but just looking at raw numbers compared to the “re-focused” Odeyingbo (below). It should also be noted Mack is currently playing ‘part time’ and leads his current team in sacks. (This post brought to you with support from AI. And some standing water somewhere in Virginia . Which would have been better used making whiskey).

In mostly inconsequential news, Bears signed WR Scotty Miller back to the Practice Squad as well as DB Elijah Jones formerly of the AZ PS. https://nfltraderumors.co/bears-make-three-practice-squad-moves/

I can’t repeat it enough how happy I am Al Harris stayed with the Bears.

As luck would have it, the Chargers are in dire need of a starting TE. Who could the Bears be interested in on the Chargers roster? Allegedly Adam Schefter speculated that Khalil Mack could be trade bait for the Chargers. He also listed a few other players to include Josh Sweat. Could Mack return to help Chicago one more time? I’d be hugely down with that. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-chase-khalil-mack-deal-130732925.html

Just saw that Monongai is ruled ‘day to day’ with his thumb. So no real issues there. Been seeing some speculation about Swift and his knee/leg(?) and aside from his fumble maybe why he sat out the rest of the game yesterday?

All of this.

I wouldn’t quite write off the Pats just yet. They beat Josh Allen and the Bills in Buffalo yesterday. Maye had a resurgence with 269 yards and 3 TDs. ‘Any given Sunday’.

I was watching a local Chicago broadcast interview this morning with Johnson and he said Bagent would be the starter.

Agreed. Ironically I think Brees described him more an Amon Ra St Brown wideout and I’d agree with that assessment. Burden is still more like a DJ duplicate. Still to think Raymond was considered primarily a PR he’s been the leading receiver so far(?) Was thinking about some of the former Lions players currently on the team and how well they’ve been doing; Raymond, Jonah Jackson and Swift among them. Any chance you think Johnson could get Hutchinson to come over?

Or the defense, sans Johnson’s performance, played well overall. That play AZ highlighted was exactly the same one I saw. He literally moved out of the way of the guy who caught a pass to let other defenders tackle him. Between that and his inability to keep pace with the better route runners shows his best days are behind him. IMHO.

One commonality between them was how poised they both were in the pocket. Both stood tall to look for recievers running their routes. I’d give the edge to Keenum on timing and decisiveness. Think I saw Bagent scramble twice and Keenum none(?) - not that he really could if he had to.

This was the biggest concern for me. He threw 4 (?) picks (one actual that wasn’t nullified by penalties). Maybe Bagent edges Keenum by a little on arm strength but experience wise it’s Case hands down. That’s who I’d prefer for GB.

Exactly. That was about the only time he did anything and even then it was…nothing.

Jaylon Johnson out there playing to his self imposed level of mediocrity.

How did Bagent get the backup role?

Speaking of over / under, what’s the number at for Bagent to start Sunday? I saw an interview with Schefter and he’s somewhat convinced it’ll be Bagent. He lists some good reasons why, one of which involves him putting some more game film together for a potential new team. This might be the game to do just that.

Dexter wasn't a horrible player while on the team. Just (like Ashkum said) wasn't what they needed in the middle. Of course I'm still not sure they've found their guy just yet. That is unless Van De Berg is THAT guy(?).

Something to keep in mind is that around this time last year—maybe just a little earlier—the team was 0–2. By game three, Ben started working in more zone-rush concepts, which really opened things up for both Swift and Monongai. A week or two after that, he began involving Loveland more. At the time, I remember wondering why they drafted him in the first round if they weren’t going to use him, but then he started to take off too. I think that had more to do with Colston still finding his way than BJ intentionally holding him back. And I see something similar with Rousch now. He’s clearly been struggling, but I have to believe BJ wanted him, believes in him, and is trying to get him more involved. For whatever reason, it just hasn’t quite clicked yet for 87.

Ah, that’s what that number is for. Lol. Have to imagine that went up at the last minute. 🤷‍♂️