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Training Camp Preview: Breaking Down the Chicago Bears Running Backs
The Chicago Bears have a strong one-two punch in D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, but who will emerge as the team's RB3? This training camp battle could come down to Roschon Johnson, undrafted rookie Coleman Bennett, or veteran Brittain Brown. The competition behind Chicago's top backs may be more important than fans realize.

Joseph Grassano
May 203 min read


Chicago Bears 2026 Record Predictions
Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks with quarterback Caleb Williams (18) against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Chicago Bears released their official 2026 schedule last Thursday. After winning the NFC North and reaching the divisional round in 2025, the Bears went from having one of the easiest schedules in the league to one of the toughest in 2026. However

Joseph Grassano
May 185 min read


Chicago Bears Penalty Disparity Raises Legitimate Questions About Officiating
Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson stands on the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Over the past number of seasons, Chicago Bears fans have felt that referees favor opponents when it comes to throwing penalty flags. This flag discrepancy has upset Bears fans, but beyond witnessing it, no hard data has been presented. Until a

Joseph Grassano
May 83 min read


Analyzing the Chicago Bears' Left Tackle Options Before Training Camp Begins
Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson stands on the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Entering the 2025 season, fans did not feel comfortable with the Chicago Bears left tackle situation. Many were expecting rookie Ozzy Trapilo to win the job coming out of camp, but his transition from right to left tackle didn't go swimmingly

Joseph Grassano
May 43 min read


Steelers Taking Calls on Edge Rushers: The Best Option for the Bears
Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) applies pressure to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images The NFL Draft is mere days away, and like always, there is speculation about trades happening in the top-10. One move already occurred this weekend when the New York Giants sent star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinna

Joseph Grassano
Apr 202 min read


Jaylon Johnson Disrespected in Latest Bears Tier Rankings
The Chicago Bears have a young nucleus that makes all fans excited for the future. From players on offense like Caleb Williams, Luther Burden, and Colston Loveland to defenders like Austin Booker, Kyler Gordon, and Jaylon Johnson, the Bears' future is bright. That said, a recent article from The Athletic suggests Jaylon Johnson could be out of the Bears' plans as soon as 2027. The suggestion that Johnson won't be a Bear after 2027 is borderline ludicrous. The Athletic Believe

Joseph Grassano
Apr 72 min read


One Reason Luther Burden Will Break Out in 2026 (And It’s Obvious)
Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFC Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images The Chicago Bears surprised many fans when they drafted Luther Burden with the 39th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Many had the idea that after selecting Colston Loveland with pick 10 in the same draft, Chicago would s

Joseph Grassano
Apr 23 min read


Ben Johnson Declares Critical Fix for Bears Offense in 2026
Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The annual NFL owners meeting kicked off on Monday in Arizona. While these meetings serve as the chance for NFL organizations to propose rule changes, they also provide the media with one of their final chances to talk to coaches and general managers prior to the NFL Draft. Chicago Bears head coach B

Joseph Grassano
Mar 302 min read


Chicago Bears Continue Backfield Search with Intriguing Visit
Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky running back Seth McGowan (RB12) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Chicago Bears hosted Kentucky running back Seth McGowan on a Top 30 visit last Wednesday, continuing their evaluation of backfield options ahead of the NFL Draft. The visit comes after Chicago finished the 2025 season with one of the league’s more productive rushing attacks. The team had initially fac

Joseph Grassano
Mar 223 min read


Could the Chicago Bears Land a Defensive Monster in Surprise Deal?
The Chicago Bears shocked the NFL world during the 2025 season with seven fourth-quarter comeback victories. Although those dramatic wins were exhilarating, it's not a sustainable formula for long-term success. To truly contend, Chicago must strengthen its front seven this offseason. With the NFL Combine underway, general manager Ryan Poles could already be exploring a potential trade for a Tennessee Titans star. Could Jeffery Simmons be a Chicago Bear in 2026? One player the

Joseph Grassano
Feb 252 min read


3 Keys to a Bears Victory Over the Browns
The (5-8) Chicago Bears head to Cleveland to take on the (8-5) Browns on Sunday. This game holds massive importance for the Bears because a win keeps their playoff hopes alive. Although that sounds insane after the Bears’ horrific start to the season, it is true. As they have been playing better the past month and look to continue their momentum against the Browns. However, in order to continue their momentum, quarterback Justin Fields needs to exercise some demons against t

Joseph Grassano
Dec 17, 20233 min read


Predicting NFC playoff teams in the 2023-2024 Season?
Making playoff predictions is one of the best parts of following the NFL. Everyone has different opinions about who will make the playoffs in a given season, which makes playoff predictions interesting. That is definitely the case heading into the 2023 NFL season in the NFC. With few proven teams in the conference, everybody has different opinions on who can make the playoffs. However, these seven NFC teams have the best shot at obtaining a playoff berth in 2023. 1. Philadel

Joseph Grassano
Aug 23, 20234 min read


Should the Bears Trade Justin Fields?
Ever since the Bears' 2022-2023 season ended at the beginning of January, media and fans have been speculating on if they will trade Justin Fields and draft Bryce Young number one overall in the upcoming NFL Draft. Fields was drafted only two seasons ago by the Bears but has had no help in achieving his potential. Since Fields was drafted, he has had two different head coaches and two different offensive coordinators with no stable offensive line or big playmakers. Yet, peopl

Joseph Grassano
Mar 2, 20236 min read


My Super Bowl breakdown and prediction
All NFL fans are getting ready for the Super Bowl with the NFC and AFC Championships in the rearview mirror. The two teams that will play in the Super Bowl this year are the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles enter the game after a dominant 31-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, while the Kansas City Chiefs enter after winning a close 23-20 game over the Cincinnati Bengals. Courtesy of ESPN Looking at how each team's defense and offense ranked th

Joseph Grassano
Feb 6, 20222 min read
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