The Bear’s Den, March 21, 2019

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

BEARRRSSSS / FREE AGENCY / DRAFT

Emma: Bears Free Agency Reset: Who’s In, Who’s Out & What’s Next? - 670 The Score - The first wave of NFL free agency is done. With that in mind, what lies ahead for the Bears?

Emma: Bears Re-Sign QB Tyler Bray On 1-Year Deal - 670 The Score - The Bears have re-signed quarterback Tyler Bray on a one-year deal.

Letizia: Chicago Bears Mock Draft - What if Jordan Howard is traded? - Chicago Audible Blog - With the NFL Combine and first few free agency waves behind us, it’s time for another Bears mock draft. This one has a special twist.

Under Center Podcast: Ha Ha, Bears a great fit for Clinton-Dix - NBC Sports Chicago - It’s been a almost a week since the Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix signing and it’s still looking like a total win for the Bears. JJ Stankevitz, Cam Ellis and Paul Aspan on why the Bears appear to have gotten a bargain.

Cox: Chicago Bears re-sign third-string quarterback Tyler Bray - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears brought back third-string quarterback Tyler Bray on a one-year deal, keeping the QB room intact.

Mayer: Bears re-sign O’Donnell, Bray to new deals - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears on Wednesday re-signed punter Patrick O’Donnell to a two-year contract and reserve quarterback Tyler Bray to a one-year deal.

Mayer: Tips for Bears’ Schedule Prediction Challenge - ChicagoBears.com - Who, when and where will the Bears play this season? Senior writer Larry Mayer provides some tips for fans entering the annual Schedule Prediction Challenge.

Wood: Understanding the Role of Newly-Acquired Free Agents in 2019 - Offense - Da Bears Blog - The Bears have made a number of moves in free agency, and I want to use some statistics to weigh in on their likely role on the roster / value to the team. Let’s start with a look at the offense.

2019 NFL free agency: Best fits for remaining high-profile players - NFL.com - Could Eric Berry end up in Dallas? Is Justin Houston the perfect pick-up for the Colts? Gregg Rosenthal provides fits for six remaining high-profile free agents.

Clay Matthews signs with Rams after ten years with Packers - Acme Packing Company - The Packers’ former Pro Bowl edge rusher is reportedly returning home to California.

Biggs' Bears Q&A: Has Jordan Howard's trade value changed? Is the secondary worse? What's left in free agency? How about another pass rusher? - Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly. Has Jordan Howard's trade value changed a week into free agency? Did the Bears get better or worse in the secondary with Buster Skrine and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix? What's left for Ryan Pace in free agency? Plus much more.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Elijah Holyfield fails to improve on slow Combine 40 time – ProFootballTalk - Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield was hoping for a big Pro Day after running a slow 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine. It didn’t happen. D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Holyfield’s first 40-yard dash today at Georgia was clocked at 4.81, 4.78 and 4.

Chad Kelly pleads guilty to trespassing, won’t go to prison – ProFootballTalk - Former Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly and prosecutors reached a plea agreement to settle trespassing charges stemming from an October 2018 arrest. Kelly pleaded guilty to misdemeanor second-degree trespassing in a Colorado courtroom on Wednesday.

KNOW THY ENEMY

NFL free agency: Lions hosted LB Manti Te’o for a visit - Pride Of Detroit - The Lions are searching for some linebacker depth.

5 Qs with Pats Pulpit: Danny Amendola ‘will bring more efficiency to Stafford’s play’ - Pride Of Detroit - Patriots blogger Brian Phillips explains why Matthew Stafford just got a big gift in free agency.

Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Report: Josh Kline to sign with Vikings - Daily Norseman - HABEMUS GUARD!

After signing Adrian Amos, Packers should look toward the draft for a running mate - Acme Packing Company - Though Green Bay has money left to sign a safety to play opposite Adrian Amos, the move now is looking toward the draft to find a long-term answer.

Wednesday Walkthroughs: Biggest questions for the Packers after free agency - Acme Packing Company - The APC writers share their worries about the current Packers roster.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Wiltfong: Chicago Bears re-sign QB Tyler Bray - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears have announced that Tyler Bray has been re-signed to a one-year contract.

IOftenPanic's 2019 NFL Draft: Updated Top-50 and Prospect Meetings - Windy City Gridiron - This Fanpost was written by a Windy City Gridiron member, and does not necessarily reflect the ideas or opinions of its staff or community.

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