The Bear’s Den, November 16, 2018

BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!

BEARRRSSSS

Emma: Impact Of Akiem Hicks Instrumental For Bears Defense - 670 The Score - ”Akiem is an extremely powerful player,” Hall of Famer Dan Hampton said.

Bernstein: Cody Parkey Coverage Makes All-Time List - 670 The Score - For its silliness, we’ll never forget the Parkey practice spectacle.

Mayer: 5 things we learned from Vic Fangio - ChicagoBears.com - In his weekly media session Thursday, Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke about several of his key players and the challenge they’ll face Sunday night against the Vikings.

Mayer: Bears unveil plans to celebrate 100th season - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears on Thursday announced plans for the Bears100 celebration in 2019-20, which will honor the organization’s 100th season and feature a Bears100 Celebration Weekend June 7-9 in Rosemont.

Mayer: Parkey practices kicking at Soldier Field - ChicagoBears.com - After hitting the goal post on all four of his missed kicks in last Sunday’s 34-22 win over the Lions, Cody Parkey returned to Soldier Field to practice Wednesday night.

Chicago pro teams continuing their alliance - ChicagoBears.com - The Chicago Sports Alliance, the collaboration of five Chicago pro sports teams, will lend the teams’ collective reach and resources in support of finding innovative solutions to decrease violence in the city.

Wiedman: The day Walter Payton made the Vikings pay - Our Turf Football - OTFB's Wanda Wiedman reminisces about a banner day for the Chicago Bears and Walter Payton.

Medina: Javon Wims Pops Up on the Bears' Injury Report with a Knee Injury - Bleacher Nation - Javon Wims was limited.

Medina: Cody Parkey's Soldier Field Practice Was "Awesome" … So Let's Not Give Up Hope Just Yet - Bleacher Nation - Cody Parkey was feeling the love from his coaches on Thursday, who shared positive news that came from his Soldier Field practice experience.

Medina: It Happened Again! Mitch Trubisky Is FedEx's NFL Air Player of the Week - Bleacher Nation - Awards! Non-stop awards!

Bears Den Podcast; Are the Bears playoff bound, Evaluations, The Vikings game. - The Bears Den NFL Podcast - Wanda Wiedman and Jim Jax discuss the Chicago Bears mid-season evaluation and if they can make...

Gabriel: What Can Adam Shaheen Add To Bears? - 670 The Score - Shaheen has the potential to create mismatches and further open up the playbook.

Joniak's Journal: Eddie Goldman Anchoring Bears' Stout Run Defense - 670 The Score - Akiem Hicks calls Eddie Goldman an unsung hero on the Bears' defense.

Kane: Bears to celebrate 100th season with fan festival and new book featuring rare interview with Virginia McCaskey - Chicago Tribune - As the NFL celebrates its 100th season in 2019, the Bears will hold their own series of events celebrating their century of football.

NBC’s Mike Tirico on the Bears being ‘relevant’ again and Notre Dame being 10-0 - Chicago Tribune - NBC’s Mike Tirico knows Bears fans will get into it on game night — “There’s nothing like that energy in Chicago and Soldier Field when the Bears have something on the line” — but he hopes everyone appreciates how far they’ve come so fast. The Notre Dame announcer also talks about the 10-0 Irish.

Game Preview: Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings (Week 11) - Da Bears Brothers Blog - In this in-depth episode, the guys cover everything you need to know heading into the Chicago Bears' Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Mullin: Next step for Mitchell Trubisky - Becoming a closer - NBC Sports Chicago - The Bears offense hasn't put up big points in the fourth quarter of all three of the team's losses. That's something the coaching staff and Mitchell Trubisky are focusing on.

Ellis' Bears Mailbag: The return of Adam Shaheen? - NBC Sports Chicago - In the lead up to Sunday Night's primetime matchup, we answer some your most pressing questions.

Stankevitz: Bears remain confident in Cody Parkey after nighttime kicking session at Soldier Field - NBC Sports Chicago - The Bears haven't lost confidence in Cody Parkey, not after he had a successful trip to Soldier Field on Wednesday to work on his kicking at the stadium.

Mullin: Mitchell Trubisky establishing durability standard; Bears not quite taking shots back at John Fox - NBC Sports Chicago - Mitchell Trubisky is climbing the all-time Bears chart for consecutive starts for a quarterback while the team is buying into Matt Nagy being the difference this year.

Under Center Podcast: Previewing Sunday night’s massive meeting with Minnesota - NBC Sports Chicago - JJ Stankevitz and John “Moon” Mullin look at how important Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings will be for the Bears’ chances of winning the NFC North, and why the Bears on paper look like the better team on both sides of the ball…but why that may not matter.

Stankevitz: Bears announce plans for centennial season celebrations - NBC Sports Chicago - The Bears will celebrate their 100th season in 2019 with a jersey patch, a fan convention and $1 million in charity donations, as well as other commemorations.

Santaromita: Cody Parkey's practice at Soldier Field attracted news helicopters - NBC Sports Chicago - Cody Parkey practiced at Soldier Field on Wednesday and a pair of news helicopters hovered above Soldier Field for footage.

QB Index, Week 11: Andrew Luck among surprises - NFL.com - Doubts about Andrew Luck bouncing back? Gone. New comp for Mitch Trubisky? Russell Wilson. Those are just a couple of the QB surprises identified by Gregg Rosenthal, who also updates his top 15 players at the position.

Potash: Extra! Extra! Bears PK Cody Parkey has 'awesome' practice at Soldier Field - Chicago Sun-Times - The pressure will be on Parkey when the Bears play the Vikings in a prime-time NFC North game Sunday. But Tabor is confident Parkey can handle it.

Finley: Dan Hampton - Khalil Mack is best Bears player in 30 years - Chicago Sun-Times - A healthy Khalil Mack will play a giant role Sunday night against the Vikings if the Bears reassert themselves as the class of the NFC North.

Potash: ’Sneaky good’ NT Eddie Goldman the ’unsung hero’ of Bears’ top-5 defense - Chicago Sun-Times - Vic Fangio said the Bears’ run defense is the best way to quantify Goldman’s contribution. The Bears are second in the NFL in rushing yards allowed.

Jahns: Bears rookie LB Roquan Smith quickly becoming a better player - Sun Times - Rookie linebacker Roquan Smith led the Bears in tackles in back-to-back weeks.

Chicago sports teams donate another $1 million to curb violence - Sun Times - The area's major sports franchises are teaming up after donating $1 million earlier this year.

Biggs: 4 things to know about the Vikings before Sunday night's big game against the Bears - Chicago Tribune - The Vikings had a rough patch at the start of the season and were struggling defensively but those issues appear to be in the past as they're dominant on third down and in the red zone entering Sunday night's game with the Bears. The winner controls the NFC North.

Biggs' Bears Q&A: Cut the team some slack for cutting Robbie Gould? Will they keep Bryce Callahan? What's wrong with the running game? - Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly. Should the team be cut some slack for cutting Robbie Gould before the 2016 season? Is re-signing cornerback Bryce Callahan a priority? Lots and lots of questions about a stalled running game and more.

Bears questions and answers - Chicago Tribune - Bears burning questions: Chicago Tribune writers address key issues

Locked On Bears Podcast - The latest Locked On Bears podcast edition

POLISH SAUSAGE

If Patrick Mahomes keeps piling up TD passes, he’ll be swimming in ketchup – ProFootballTalk - Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes popped up on Thursday’s injury report, but it doesn’t appear to be anything that puts him at risk of missing the team’s much-anticipated Monday night matchup with the Rams. Mahomes is listed with a foot injury and was a full participant in the session.

KNOW THY ENEMY

Here’s the deal: Bears - Daily Norseman - It’s a big game, and the Vikings need to find a way to win it.

Emma: Impact Of Akiem Hicks Instrumental For Bears Defense - 670 The Score - "Akiem is an extremely powerful player," Hall of Famer Dan Hampton said.

Bernstein: Cody Parkey Coverage Makes All-Time List - 670 The Score - For its silliness, we'll never forget the Parkey practice spectacle.

Wiskey Ranger: Walter Payton - One Man Band - Windy City Gridiron - In 1977, Walter Payton had arguably the greatest season by a running back in NFL History

Berckes' Five Questions with Daily Norseman: “Trubisky’s play reminds me of Christian Ponder” - Windy City Gridiron - We connect with Ted Glover of the Daily Norseman to discuss all things Vikings - Bears before the big Sunday Night Football showdown

Wiltfong: MItchell Trubisky named FedEx Air Player of the Week - Windy City Gridiron - Another award forthe second year QB...

Jack M Silverstein’s Class of 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame - Windy City Gridiron - Our resident historian doesn’t have a Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot ... yet. If he did, this is how he would vote, with an induction for one man who thrilled Bears fans.

Wiltfong: Chicago Bears’ fans confidence check - Windy City Gridiron - Welcome to SB Nation FanPulse — a survey of fans across the NFL, powered by SurveyMonkey. Each week, we send 32 polls to 100+ plugged in fans from each team. Bears fans, sign up HERE to join...

Rookie contract hero: Can the Chicago Bears trust QB Mitchell Trubisky? - SBNation.com - The second-year quarterback’s got great numbers, but is he a great player?

Householder's Week 11 Game Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings - Windy City Gridiron - Prime time show down between division rivals, the most anticipated game of a new Bears era is here.

Bears Den Podcast; Are the Bears playoff bound, Evaluations, The Vikings game. - The Bears Den NFL Podcast - Wanda Wiedman and Jim Jax discuss the Chicago Bears mid-season evaluation and if they can make...

Report: Detroit Lions tried to trade for Rashaad Penny after Seahawks drafted him - Pride Of Detroit - The Lions apparently wanted another rookie running back before snagging Kerryon Johnson.

Detroit Lions practice in snow despite next 4 games being indoors - Pride Of Detroit - And, yes, Matt Patricia was in shorts.

Dalvin Cook will have no restrictions on Sunday night - Daily Norseman - No snap limits for the running back against Chicago

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Wiskey Ranger: Walter Payton - One Man Band - Windy City Gridiron - In 1977, Walter Payton had arguably the greatest season by a running back in NFL History

Berckes' Five Questions with Daily Norseman: “Trubisky’s play reminds me of Christian Ponder” - Windy City Gridiron - We connect with Ted Glover of the Daily Norseman to discuss all things Vikings - Bears before the big Sunday Night Football showdown

Wiltfong: MItchell Trubisky named FedEx Air Player of the Week - Windy City Gridiron - Another award for the second year QB...

Jack M Silverstein’s Class of 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame - Windy City Gridiron - Our resident historian doesn’t have a Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot ... yet. If he did, this is how he would vote, with an induction for one man who thrilled Bears fans.

Wiltfong: Chicago Bears’ fans confidence check - Windy City Gridiron - Welcome to SB Nation FanPulse — a survey of fans across the NFL, powered by SurveyMonkey. Each week, we send 32 polls to 100+ plugged in fans from each team. Bears fans, sign up HERE to join...

Rookie contract hero: Can the Chicago Bears trust QB Mitchell Trubisky? - SBNation.com - The second-year quarterback’s got great numbers, but is he a great player?

Householder's Week 11 Game Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings - Windy City Gridiron - Prime time show down between division rivals, the most anticipated game of a new Bears era is here.

WCG CONTRIBUTORS BEARS PODCASTS & STREAMS

2 Minute Drill - Website - iTunes - Andrew Link; Steven’s Streaming – Twitch – Steven Schweickert; T-Formation Conversation - Website - iTunes - Lester Wiltfong, Jr.; WCG Radio - Website - iTunes - Robert Zeglinski

THE RULES

Windy City Gridiron Community Guidelines - SBNation.com - We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. The following is not permitted in comments, FanPosts, usernames or anywhere else in an SB Nation community: Comments, FanPosts or usernames that are intolerant or prejudiced; racial or other offensive epithets; Personal attacks or threats on community members; Gendered insults of any kind; Trolling; Click link for full information.

The Bear’s Den Specific Guidelines – The Bear’s Den is a place for Chicago Bears fans to discuss Chicago Bears football, related NFL stories, and general football talk. It is NOT a place to discuss religion or politics or post political pictures or memes, and any posts that do this will be deleted and the poster will be admonished. We do not allow comments posted where the apparent attempt is to cause confrontation in the community. We do not allow gender-directed humor or sexual assault jokes. The staff of WCG are the sole arbiters of what constitutes “apparent attempt to cause confrontation”. We do not allow the “calling out” of other members in any way, shape or form. Posts that do this will be deleted on sight. Bottom line, it’s fine to debate about football, but personal jabs and insults are strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you keep beating the same dead horse over and over and fail to heed a moderator’s warning to stop, you will be banned.

Click on our names to follow us on Twitter:

WCG Contributors: Jeff Berckes; Patti Curl; Eric Christopher Duerrwaechter; Kev H; Sam Householder; Jacob Infante; Aaron Lemming; Andrew Link; Ken Mitchell; Steven Schweickert; Jack Silverstein; EJ Snyder; Lester Wiltfong, Jr.; Whiskey Ranger; Robert Zeglinski; Like us on Facebook.