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  1. Staley Da Bear

    Who analysts project Bears will pick at No. 52

    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic (April 12) Pick: Stanford quarterback Davis Mills Comment: I keep coming back to Mills, this time bumping him up to Round 2 after making him my third-round selection for the Bears in our second mock draft. If the Bears feel good about Mills — or Kellen Mond — I'm not...
  2. Staley Da Bear

    Chalk Talk: How will Bears approach preseason?

    Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. With the number of preseason games decreasing to three with the new 17-game season, what changes do you anticipate strategy-wise...
  3. Staley Da Bear

    7 factoids about history of 20th pick in draft

    After starting 47 of 48 games over his first three seasons, injuries forced Long to miss 34 of 64 contests from 2016-19. He announced he was walking away from the game following the 2019 campaign and sat out last season. Long revealed in March that he planned to resume his playing career in 2021...
  4. Staley Da Bear

    Roster Move: Bears re-sign DB Michael Joseph

    The Bears on Friday re-signed defensive back Michael Joseph to a one-year contract. Joseph joined the Bears in 2018 as an undrafted free agent from Dubuque. After spending most of 2018 and 2019 on the practice squad, he was added to the 53-man roster for the final two weeks of the 2019 season...
  5. Staley Da Bear

    Bears boast history of steals late in NFL Draft

    George Blanda, quarterback/kicker (1949 12th round) Blanda spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL record 26-year career with the Bears from 1949-58. He exited as the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 541 points, but now ranks fifth. Blanda was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981...
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    Chalk Talk: What college has produced most Bears picks?

    Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. With the NFL Draft fast approaching, which schools have the Bears drafted the most players from? Kevin T. Dyer, Indiana The...
  7. Staley Da Bear

    Who analysts predict Bears will draft at No. 20

    Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (April 3) Pick: Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins Comment: Chicago has made a few small signings along the offensive line but none to exclude them from the draft market. Teven Jenkins gives them a mean streak on the offensive line to protect QB1. Previous picks: Texas...
  8. Staley Da Bear

    Recapping offseason moves by Bears' rivals

    Goff isn't the only former Rams player the Lions have acquired this offseason. First-year general manager Brad Holmes, who joined Detroit after serving as Rams director of college scouting, obtained defensive end Michael Brockers from Los Angeles in exchange for a 2023 seventh-round pick. The...
  9. Staley Da Bear

    Chalk Talk: What are deepest positions in draft?

    Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. What positions are the deepest in this year's draft that the Bears might benefit from with their four sixth-round picks? Rich...
  10. Staley Da Bear

    Jersey number restrictions could soon change

    • There are only four single-digit numbers currently available with the Bears: Nos. 1, 4, 6 and 8. Nos. 5 and 7 have been retired to honor Hall of Famers George McAfee and George Halas, respectively, while Nos. 2 and 9 belong to kicker Cairo Santos and quarterback Nick Foles, respectively...
  11. Staley Da Bear

    4 reasons to be optimistic about Bears' future

    Last year during Ifedi's first season with the Bears, his move from right guard to right tackle was part of an offensive line reconfiguration that helped jump-start the offense and put the Bears in position to reach the playoffs. Edwards agreed to a new 3-year deal after a productive first...
  12. Staley Da Bear

    Pace discusses key Bears topics with media

    "The things we like as you look at it, obviously his experience—he's a nine-year starter, he's been to three Pro Bowls, a lot of leadership with Andy Dalton, his decision-making," Pace said. "He's won a lot of games in this league. Andy's been a durable player, too. I think that's something...
  13. Staley Da Bear

    New OT formats among proposed rule changes

    One overtime rule change proposed by the Ravens and Eagles would give the winner of the overtime coin toss the opportunity to choose either 1) To begin overtime by placing the ball at any spot on the field; or 2) To play offense or defense. The loser of the coin toss would be granted the option...
  14. Staley Da Bear

    Chalk Talk: Why do Bears visit Raiders in 17th game?

    Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. Why are the Bears playing their 17th game this season on the road against the Raiders? How was that determined? Jermaine P...
  15. Staley Da Bear

    How 17th game could impact playoff races

    As a result, the second-place Bears (8-8) will face the Giants (6-10) and Buccaneers (11-5). The division champion Packers (13-3) will play Washington (7-9) and the Saints (12-4). The third-place Vikings (7-9) will face the Cowboys (6-10) and the Panthers (5-11). And the fourth-place Lions...
  16. Staley Da Bear

    Owners vote to expand NFL season to 17 games

    Every club will play its 17th game against a team from the other conference that finished in the same place in the standings the previous year, with the divisions rotating every season. In 2021, the NFC North will match up with the AFC West, meaning the Bears will visit the Las Vegas Raiders...
  17. Staley Da Bear

    Bears have four swings in sixth round of draft

    Quarterback Ed Brown (1952) played his first eight NFL seasons with the Bears from 1954-61, joining the team after spending two years in the military. He was voted to the Pro Bowl in 1955 and 1956 after beating out George Blanda for the starting job. In 1956, Brown led the Bears to a 9-2-1...
  18. Staley Da Bear

    Chalk Talk: Why so many 1-year contracts?

    Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. Why are most free agents signing contracts with the Bears and other NFL teams for just one year this offseason? Can you please...
  19. Staley Da Bear

    Roster Move: Bears re-sign CB Artie Burns

    Burns was selected by the Steelers with the 25th pick in the first round of the 2016 draft out of Miami, where he teamed with Bears safety Deon Bush. The 6-foot, 197-pounder appeared in 58 games with 32 starts for Pittsburgh, recording 149 tackles, four interceptions and 27 pass breakups.
  20. Staley Da Bear

    Roster Move: Bears land ex-Chiefs RB Williams

    Williams entered the NFL with the Dolphins in 2014 as an undrafted free agent from Oklahoma. In his second year with the Chiefs in 2019, he helped Kansas City win the Super Bowl, establishing career highs with 498 yards rushing, five rushing touchdowns and 30 receptions. With the Chiefs...
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