The Bear’s Den, May 11, 2019

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

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Audio Mailbag: Can Mitchell Trubisky Win MVP in 2019? (And More) - The Chicago Audible - In this week's show, the guys at The Chicago Audible answer a series of questions from listeners including the chances of Mitchell Trubisky winning MVP.

Chicago Bears brass support Chuck Pagano at Chuck Strong Gala - Bears Wire - The Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears were both well represented at this year's Chuck Strong Gala for defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano.

Bears disrespected in CBS Sports’ post-draft power rankings - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears dropped closer to the middle of the pack in CBS Sports' post-draft NFL power rankings.

19 late-round draft picks who could make immediate NFL impacts - Touchdown Wire - Just because you're a late-round draft pick doesn't mean you can't define your NFL future in a hurry.

Mayer: Pagano returns to Indy for cancer fundraiser - ChicagoBears.com - First-year Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano traveled to Indianapolis Thursday night for his annual cancer research fundraiser, but he didn’t leave Halas Hall alone.

Medina: Think Eddy Piñeiro Has Confidence? He Asked for Tim Tebow's Number - Bleacher Nation - Eddy Piñeiro has a strong leg and a boat-load of confidence.

Medina: The Bears' Centennial Patch Looks Ridiculously Good On Their Jerseys - Bleacher Nation - The best uniforms in football are looking that much better.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Breakout NFL players for 2019; Dak Prescott is a $30 million QB - NFL.com - In this week’s notebook, Bucky Brooks identifies six young players with breakout potential in the 2019 NFL season. Plus, a look at why Dak Prescott will become the NFL’s next $30 million quarterback.

KNOW THY ENEMY

Silverstein: Critics see cracks in Green Bay Packers’ new management structure - Packers News - The Packers enjoyed consistent success when Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson were running the team. Critics claim a revamped management setup has expanded Mark Murphy’s influence and unduly enhanced Russ Ball’s role.

Breaking down expectations of Detroit Lions’ 2018 draft class in Year 2 - Pride Of Detroit - How much can last year’s class contribute in 2019?

Vikings and Kyle Rudolph break off contract extension talks - Daily Norseman - So what now for the longtime tight end?

Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph could be headed out of Minnesota after contract talks stall - Acme Packing Company - Could the Vikings ditch one of their longest-tenured players with a year left on his contract after drafting his likely long-term replacement in round two?

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Infante: Bears brass supports Chuck Pagano at cancer fundraiser - Windy City Gridiron - The new Bears defensive coordinator held his seventh annual Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala on Thursday.

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