The Bear’s Den, March 14, 2020

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

This week we are doing something a bit different. Denmaster Ken is going to be sharing some of his favorite rather obscure (in America) songs, tunes there’s a great chance you have never even heard of. Give them a listen, who knows, you may hear something you like!

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

BEARRRSSSS

Free Agency 2020 Primer: Let Bears QB Derby Begin - SI.com - Bear Digest is a Sports Illustrated channel featuring Gene Chamberlain to bring you the latest News, Highlights, Analysis, Draft, Free Agency surrounding the Chicago Bears.

Conservative Approach Best For Cash-Strapped Bears - SI.com - Bear Digest is a Sports Illustrated channel featuring Gene Chamberlain to bring you the latest News, Highlights, Analysis, Draft, Free Agency surrounding the Chicago Bears.

Bears Tender Contract to Restricted Free Agent Defensive Lineman Roy Robertson-Harris - Bleacher Nation - A second-round tender all but ensures RRH will be back with the Bears in 2020.

Danny Trevathan’s New Deal Reportedly Includes $14M in Guarantees, $24M Max - Bleacher Nation - Details on Danny Trevathan’s new paper.

The Broncos Could Pursue Bears Free Agent LB Nick Kwiatkoski - Bleacher Nation - An old friend could be in pursuit of free-agent-to-be Nick Kwiatkoski.

Bears sign Trevathan to three-year contract - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears retained an integral part of their defense Friday when they re-signed inside linebacker Danny Trevathan to a three-year contract through 2022. Trevathan was due to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.

Bears Tender RFA Roy Robertson-Harris - 670 The Score - The Bears have tendered restricted free agent defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris, they announced Friday afternoon. The team used a second-round tender, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Danny Trevathan, Bears Agree To 3-Year Deal - 670 The Score - The Bears will be retaining a key figure on their defense in inside linebacker Danny Trevathan, who agreed to a three-year deal to remain in Chicago.

2020 Chicago Bears Free Agency Primer - Chicago Audible Podcast - In this episode, the guys discuss which free agents the Chicago Bears should pursue, stay away from, and much more.

Reaction to Bears Re-Signing Linebacker Danny Trevathan - Chicago Audible Blog - The Bears and LB Danny Trevathan have agreed to a 3-year, $21.75 million extension. The Chicago Audible and Bears fans react to the Bears latest move.

From elbow to ambitions, Bears’ Danny Trevathan is back to full strength - NBC Sports Chicago - Danny Trevathan’s elbow is healed and his ambitions are as high as ever after re-upping with the Bears on a three-year contract.

Keeping the defense together has been a priority for the Bears. So what comes next? - NBC Sports Chicag - Ryan Pace has spent plenty this offseason to keep the core together. Now what?

Why the Bears made re-signing Danny Trevathan a priority - NBC Sports Chicago - Danny Trevathan’s impact on the field could be replaced, but it would’ve been difficult to replicate it off the field.

The Bears announced that they’ve tendered Roy Robertson-Harris - NBC Sports Chicago - He’ll reportedly be making close to $3.5 million.

The details of Danny Trevathan’s three-year contract extension have been revealed - NBC Sports Chicago - The Bears sent a clear message about how they view the veteran linebacker.

Bears Give Roy Robertson-Harris Second-Round Tender - SI.com - Bear Digest is a Sports Illustrated channel featuring Gene Chamberlain to bring you the latest News, Highlights, Analysis, Draft, Free Agency surrounding the Chicago Bears.

Why Bears Need to Take a Look at Quarterback P.J. Walker - SI.com - Bear Digest is a Sports Illustrated channel featuring Gene Chamberlain to bring you the latest News, Highlights, Analysis, Draft, Free Agency surrounding the Chicago Bears.

Eddie Jackson Receives Bonus Payout of $491,275 - SI.com - Bear Digest is a Sports Illustrated channel featuring Gene Chamberlain to bring you the latest News, Highlights, Analysis, Draft, Free Agency surrounding the Chicago Bears.

POLISH SAUSAGE

NFL shuts down pre-draft travel and pre-draft visits - ProFootballTalk - The NFL has spoken. Finally. With plenty of teams shutting down pre-draft travel by scouts and coaches and pre-draft visits to team facilities (the Dolphins hosted Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins for a pre-draft visit on Friday), the NFL has stepped in and shut it all down.

NFL prohibits teams from pre-draft visits starting Sat. - NFL.com - The NFL sent a memo to all 32 teams on Friday instructing clubs to halt pre-draft visits to team facilities due to growing concerns surrounding the new coronavirus effective at the end of today’s business day.

NFL’s riskiest free agents in 2020: Jameis Winston tops the list - NFL.com - Jameis Winston just led the NFL in passing yards ... and interceptions. Is Mr. 30/30 someone you’d pursue on the open market? Marc Sessler explores the riskiest NFL free agents in 2020.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Minnesota Vikings Release Linval Joseph, Xavier Rhodes, David Morgan - Daily Norseman - The 2020 roster overhaul has officially begun.

Detroit Lions release offensive tackle Rick Wagner - Pride Of Detroit - The Lions saved $6.1 million in cap room by moving on from the veteran tackle.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Wiltfong: Bears tender an offer to Roy Robertson-Harris - Windy City Gridiron - The Chicago Bears have tendered an offer to restricted free agent Roy Robertson-Harris. The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs is reporting the Bears tendered him at a second round level, which means he...

Wiltfong: Chicago Bears 7-round Best Player Available Mock Draft - Windy City Gridiron - We’re sticking to a best player available policy in the first of our Chicago Bears "theme" mock drafts.

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