Here’s your daily heaping helping of all the Chicago Bears news that’s fit to share, what’s going on with the NFL and, of course, a look at The Enemy.
Today should show us the first day of padded practice in this year’s camp, if things go as scheduled.
We haven’t been able to get any real feel about how well the line blocking is going, or introduce the running game. By the end of practice, we will at least have some early answers.
BEARSSSSSS
Teammates, coaches helping Zavion Thomas master Bears offense
Ben Johnson’s
offense is a steep learning curve, and Thomas is drinking from Mr. Firehose.
Bears teammates highlight Garett Bradbury’s communication skills in camp
Following Drew Dalman’s retirement, veteran center Garrett Bradbury has impressed teammates with a seamless transition, providing the veteran leadership and vocal presence for the Chicago Bears’ offensive line.
Predicting all 53 players on the Bears’ Week 1 roster
Handicapping the Bears’ 53-man roster before Monday’s first padded practice of training camp — and four weeks before cut day.
Bears QB Caleb Williams must keep climbing no matter how it goes with offensive line this season
Our favorite “must do” author is back with his latest “Caleb Williams must” column. I’m not going to say you “must click this link” though. It’s more of the same we’ve seen from JL for the last umpteen years.
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson eyeing next contract with Bears — or ‘somewhere else’
Jaylon says this is a “contract year”, but in fact he’s signed through 2027. This might get interesting, and not in a good way.
Bears training-camp report: Practice No. 4
The defense fights back, but the team is still much improved in pre-snap and play running proceedures.
Brad Biggs. This one’s a Tribune paywall article.
Jaylon Johnson’s Praise for Caleb Williams Includes Bad Look for Justin Fields
Jaylon Johnson said Nick Foles, not Justin Fields, was the best Bears quarterback during his time in Chicago before Caleb Williams.
POLISH SAUSAGE – NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFL & MORE
Eight years later, Jadeveon Clowney returns to the Texans
Because the Texans are way short of defensive talent already?
Davante Adams on his 13th season: “This is dog years out there”
As long as that puppy is on the West coast and not making cheese up north, we don’t care.
Myles Garrett out of practice with lower body soreness
It would be terrible to have one of your best defensive players out with soreness. Oh, wait.
Who are the potential successors to Roger Goodell?
I dunno, but they better be able to take some big hugs on draft day.
49ers sign RB Khalil Herbert, DL Titus Leo
Good luck to the former Bear, Herbert was a Jet last year.
Reports: Texans to sign DL Mario Edwards, LB Sione Takitaki
A team with such a weak defense needs all the help it can get. An no, there’s not a sarcasm font in the articles.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
The Packers believe they’re contenders
Our good friends over at Acme Packing Company always think the Packers are contenders, no matter how many times they choke out of the playoffs. Bless their hearts.
Trey Smack is going to be the Packers kicker this year
I liked their last kicker. Hopefully Smack can do just as well against us.
Devin White explains why he signed with the Detroit Lions
“Coming off last year, losing season, that was like the first time ever (for me),” White said. “I ain’t never lost or having a losing season in my career since I was a kid, so that was very hard.” Well… umm…
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
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Bears Veterans Are Seeing a Different Team Take Shape
Bears’ Cole Kmet just wants to win
Chicago Bears send fans home from training camp
Coby Bryant and the Bears’ Defense step up, another new left tackle, and more
Cash, Stash, or Slash: Garrett Bradbury
Question of the Day: Who Will Lead the Team in Rushing Yards?
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
Your daily song that generally, though not always, has some vague association with the news of the day. Let us know in the comments below if you figure it out. PS: Spongie was the second-longest serving Denmaster here at WCG and he started the tradition of the daily songs, so we honor his memory. And no, he’s not dead.
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