THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
Left tackle back among Bears’ NFL Draft options at No. 25 overall after Ozzy Trapilo’s knee injury
Wouldn’t be the end of the world, but it also wouldn’t be my first choice. Let’s find a one-year veteran instead.
Safety first? Bears could end up rebuilding the entire position group
I still suspect Kevin Byard will be back.
Bears offensive line coach Dan Roushar: Left tackle answer ‘to be determined’
That’s better than “left tackle answer to never be determined” I guess.
I clicked on this nonsensical headline thinking “something this filled with babble HAS to be a John Lieser story. Sure enough, it is. Dear John: Fernando Mendoza will not affect Caleb Williams performance in any way, shape or form. Don’t bother clicking, it’s just the usual Lieser blah blah blah.
NFL Mock Draft 2.0 — risers, fallers from the NFL Scouting Combine
We don’t really know who the risers and fallers at the combine are, since so much of the information (interviews, medicals, etc.) we have no access to. But sure, let’s go ahead with sweeping assumptions.
As Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson prep for 2026, efficiency is the name of the game
The Athletic paywall.
Bears’ Ben Johnson Hangs with Scottie Pippen, Pretends to Rip Shirt Off at Bulls Game
Perhaps he can give the Bulls coaches, front office a few tips on how to win while he’s in the building?
RIP
Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder dies at 23
Tragic accident. Sympathies to all of Dominiq’s family and friends.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Iran war could force relocation of upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic
Safety first.
Raiders announce Klint Kubiak’s first coaching staff
If nothing else, the Raiders should have an interesting season
Jets GM Darren Mougey: We’ll talk about trading up to No. 1, I don’t think it’s happening
I don’t think it’s happening either but it doesn’t hurt to explore all options.
Ty Simpson would love to play for family friend Todd Monken in Cleveland
You don’t hear somebody loving the idea of playing in Cleveland very often, especially a quarterback.
Indiana fans boo Carson Beck during Scouting Combine workouts
That’s a bit harsh. I’d laugh my ass off if the Colts drafted him.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Report: David Montgomery wants out of Detroit, Lions looking for Day 3 pick
Young man burned his bridges with many Bears fans along the way. What say you, Montgomery for a 6th?
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Report: Chicago Bears’ Tremaine Edmunds has ‘strong trade value’
2026 Bears draft: Top OL to watch in Day 4 of Combine workouts
Should the Chicago Bears pick up the 5th year option on Darnell Wright?
3 Bears Thoughts on Day 3 of the NFL Combine
2026 Bears draft: Top QB/RB/WR to watch in Day 3 of Combine workouts
Caleb Williams could be 3rd all-time for Chicago Bears passing yards after this season
Thoughts on Defensive backs workouts: Bears will have plenty of options
Assessing Tyson Bagent’s market in 2026 vs 2027
2026 Bears draft: Top DB/TE to watch in Day 2 of Combine workouts
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