The Bear’s Den, June 29, 2020

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

This week we honor Jay Cutler’s epic “Battle To Save The Chickens” in song...

Let’s go Jay! Keep the ladies SAFE!!!

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

BEARRRSSSS

A different fire burns for Bears QB Mitch Trubisky - Bear Report - We saw a different side of Mitch Trubisky when he met the media a few weeks back. But will his confidence translate to success on the field?

Chalk Talk: Is Cornerback Tre Roberson in mix for starting job with the Bears? - ChicagoBears.com - Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether former CFL cornerback Tre Roberson will compete for a starting job with the Bears, if the Bears are interested in free-agent guard Larry Warford and the former Bears player who would help the 2020 the most.

PFF dubs 2018 Chicago Bears defense as second best of the decade - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears are a franchise known for its dominant defenses. And in a decade where there was some brutal defensive units, the 2018 Bears defense was a reminder of why Chicago has garnered a reputation for being a great defensive team. Ken’s Note: This story only proves that stopped clocks are right twice a day. while PFF does manage to do some great stats, PFF’s grading system is idiotic.

Khalil Mack, Trevis Gipson attended Von Miller’s pass rush summit - Bears Wire - Chicago Bears edge rushers Khalil Mack and Trevis Gipson were among those in attendance at Denver Broncos star Von Miller’s virtual pass rush summit on Thursday.

Ben Braunecker’s Potential Could Go Unexplored - SI.com - Ben Braunecker last season ran one of the most perfect tight end corner routes and caught his first touchdown pass on a play against the Detroit Lions so well executed it couldn’t have been performed better by a Pro Bowl player.

Bears look to take Eddie Jackson’s game to another level in 2020 - Chicago Sun-Times - Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano compared Jackson’s challenge to that of Ed Reed, the Hall of Fame safety Pagano coached with the Ravens.

Bears coaches not wary about returning, vow to take coronavirus precautions - Chicago Sun-Times - Bears coaches didn’t report to Halas Hall when the NFL gave the all clear earlier this month. When they head back to the facility, it will be for training camp in late July.

Bears’ Cole Kmet might have huge rookie year for this reason - NBC Sports Chicago - Cole Kmet’s attention at Notre Dame was divided between football, baseball and academics. And the Bears are hopeful a singular focus on football might just be the key to a strong debut in Chicago.

Jay Cutler may have finally found the culprit behind his chicken murders - NBC Sports Chicago - A first photo of the chicken killer may have emerged.

A Real Danger in Matt Nagy’s Plan for a Tougher Camp - SI.com - Considering precautions being taken now, the No. 1 danger when the Bears report back to Halas Hall for July 28 training camp might not be coronavirus or how well the players have been able to learn offensive and defensive assignments without being on a field with coaches.

Why Jimmy Graham Could Prove The Doubters Wrong - SI.com - Only Mitchell Trubisky draws more criticism among Chicago Bears players than Jimmy Graham.

For Bears offensive line to bounce back, fundamentals are a must - Bear Report - We take a look at what new coach Juan Castillo wants from his offensive line next season as we approach training camp.

For Bears offensive line to bounce back, fundamentals are a must - Bear Report - We take a look at what new coach Juan Castillo wants from his offensive line next season as we approach training camp.

RIP & IN MEMORIAM

Longtime NFL coach Joe Bugel dies at 80 - ProFootballTalk - Joe Bugel, who for many years was widely regarded as the best offensive line coach in the NFL, has died at the age of 80.

Joe Delaney gets a monument near the pond where he died a hero - ProFootballTalk - Monday marks the anniversary of one of American sports’ most overlooked heroes. This weekend, family and friends unveiled a memorial to Joe Delaney near the spot where he drowned. Ken’s Note: If you don’t remember the story of Joe Delaney, he was a true hero who died trying to save the life of another. I met him once, he was a fine young man and it’s such a shame that he passed far, far too young.

POLISH SAUSAGE

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Brett Favre: Packers should use Jordan Love like Taysom Hill - ProFootballTalk - There are plenty of similarities between the Brett Favre/Aaron Rodgers situation and the Rodgers/Jordan Love dynamic. There could be one significant difference, if the Packers take Favre’s advice.

Will Packers' Davante Adams receive some WR help? - NFL.com - Davante Adams has emerged as one of the NFL's best wideouts, but remains seemingly all alone in terms of productive Green Bay receivers.

How will Vikings handle losing four defensive starters? - NFL.com - Will Minnesota's defense be staggered by the loss of a quartet of starters or might it actually be even better?

Did the Packers do enough to aid Rodgers, title hopes? - NFL.com - After a surprising draft, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers move forward looking to duplicate last year’s surprising success.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Should NFL teams isolate the QB as much as possible this year? - Windy City Gridiron - The staff at WCG has been talking about some COVID-19 related topics in regards to the NFL, so we wanted to share some of what we think with you guys in this next series of round table questions.

Salo: Windy City Gridiron-Pride of Detroit Madden Tournament Semifinal Results, and Finals Matchup - Windy City Gridiron - Our 1st ever Madden Tournament has an exciting finals matchup for you to tune into today.

Should NFL rosters be expanded in 2020 due to COVID-19? - Windy City Gridiron - The staff at WCG has been talking about some COVID-19 related topics in regards to the NFL, so we wanted to share some of what we think with you guys in this next series of round table questions.

Wiltfong: Chicago Bears Bingo! - Windy City Gridiron - Share your Bears Bingo card!

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