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“We started out with the idea that we weren’t going to write the definitive history of everything that happened to the team,” Pompei said. “There was just too much and that would be too boring and I think it’s been done to an extent before. What we wanted to do was look at what was most...

It remains the most lopsided game in NFL history, regular season or playoffs. That the Bears’ 73-0 destruction of the Redskins occurred in a championship contest presumably between the league’s best two teams makes it all the more remarkable. The Bears scored 11 touchdowns and intercepted...

I’m bringing my kids to watch the Bears practice at Olivet Nazarene University. What’s the key to getting autographs? Fred K. Dyer, Indiana Several players typically stop and sign autographs after every practice. The best place to stand is near the area where the players walk off the field and...

Bears rout Redskins 73-0 to win 1940 NFL championship Dec. 8, 1940 The Bears thrashed the Redskins 73-0 in the 1940 NFL Championship Game at Griffith Stadium in Washington in what remains the most lopsided regular season or postseason game in league history. The Bears scored 11 touchdowns...

Thursday, Aug. 8 vs. Carolina Panthers, 7 p.m. Brought to you by United Airlines Decade: 1920s Bobblehead: Red Grange Jersey: Navy Thursday, Aug. 29 vs. Tennessee Titans, 7 p.m. Brought to you by United Airlines Decade: 1950s Bobblehead: Bill George Jersey: Navy Regular season Thursday...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies five players to watch in training camp on offense, led by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who is determined to master the playbook in his second year in the system.

Regular season Thursday, Sept. 5 vs. Green Bay Packers, 7:20 p.m. Brought to you by Miller Lite Decade: 1980s Bears players on 1980s NFL All-Decade Team: Jimbo Covert, Dan Hampton, Walter Payton, Mike Singletary. Highlights of the 1980s: The Bears capped one of the most dominant seasons in NFL...

Thursday, Aug. 8 vs. Carolina Panthers, 7 p.m. Brought to you by United Airlines Bobblehead (decade): Red Grange (1920s) Thursday, Aug. 29 vs. Tennessee Titans, 7 p.m. Brought to you by United Airlines Bobblehead (decade): Bill George (1950s) Regular season Thursday, Sept. 5 vs. Green Bay...

Former Patriots star Willie McGinest is predicting that Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd will have a special 2019 season. “With a healthy offseason to work on technique and the addition of Chuck Pagano as defensive coordinator, Floyd is poised for a breakout campaign in his fourth pro...

I really enjoyed reading about the Bears100 Celebration, especially the interactions between past and present players. Which current Bears player do you think could have played in any era of the NFL? Ralph A. Chicago There are several current Bears who possess the talent, toughness and love...

“It’s a hand game and it’s a power game,” Hicks tells Baldinger in the video. “There are so many things you can do if you have proper hand placement and strength behind it.” Baldinger shows a play from last year’s season opener in which Hicks overpowers a Packers guard by grabbing his wrist...

Bears chairman George H. McCaskey and a contingent of about 60 team staffers spent last Friday volunteering their time for an excellent cause. The group from Halas Hall helped rehab a facility in Chicago’s Austin Neighborhood for READI Chicago, an organization that provides employment...

From Tuesday through Thursday, one episode will be released per day at 10 a.m. (CT) on ChicagoBears.com, the free Chicago Bears Official App brought to you by Verizon and Bears social media channels, including YouTube. The series will culminate with a 30-minute special hosted by Bears radio...

After the draft, general manager Ryan Pace described the 5-9, 180-pounder as “a guy I feel like we’ve been talking about for a long time. [He’s] a little bit undersized but extremely athletic. Really twitchy. Good ball skills.” Pace told reporters that Shelley’s competitiveness jumps off the...

After reporting to ONU on Thursday, July 25, the Bears will practice in front of their fans for the first time on Saturday, July 27. The Bears’ final workout open to the public in Bourbonnais is slated for Saturday, Aug. 10. Admission to the open practices in Bourbonnais is free, but tickets...

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. How frequently have teams that played games in London made the playoffs that same season? Matt K. Lake Forest, Illinois There...

Mack was named the NFC defensive player of the month last September after registering five sacks, four forced fumbles and returning an interception 27 yards for a touchdown in the season opener against the Packers. The only players Prisco ranked ahead of Mack were 1) Rams defensive end Aaron...

Many of George’s interceptions were the result of his ability to diagnose plays. His defensive coordinator, George Allen, once called George the smartest defensive player he ever coached. In his autobiography, George Halas wrote, “(George) could tell almost instantly where the play was going and...

How did rookie receiver Riley Ridley look during offseason practices? Ron S. Davie, Florida With the aforementioned Anthony Miller sidelined this offseason, rookie fourth-round pick Riley Ridley took advantage of expanded playing time. He really impressed coaches with his maturity...

Good advice: One highlight for Nagy during the recent Bears100 Celebration was spending 45 minutes speaking with Hall of Famer Mike Ditka. “He’s a guy that I appreciate,” Nagy said. “He’s always himself. He doesn’t try and be different for anybody. That’s stating the obvious. “He gave me a...