The Bear’s Den, February 22, 2021

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Bears’ next QB? Here’s what voters said - Chicago Sun-Times - There are veteran starters out there, a couple of well-known free agents, a bunch of intriguing possibilities in the upcoming NFL draft and … what’s his name again?

State of the Chicago Bears 2021: Offense (Part 1) - Chicago Audible - Listen as the guys begin to analyze the current state of the Chicago Bears’ Offense and determine what positions need the most attention this offseason.

Chicago Bears Would Need to Look at Ben Roethlisberger - Sports Illustrated - Age is just a number for several quarterbacks who could be available to the Chicago Bears in either free agency or via trade, and Ben Roethlisberger might be the biggest name.

Mike Pettine could give Bears’ defense mentor toughness - Chicago Sun-Times - The former Packers defensive coordinator has the experience that Bears rookie DC Sean Desai lacks. "He’s a really strategic-type guy that has a lot of different schemes that keep you off-balance as a play-caller.," Matt Nagy said of Pettine in 2018.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Deion Sanders wins debut as Jackson State’s head coach - ProFootballTalk - Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is 1-0 as a college head coach.

2021 AFC cut candidates: Viable releases and potential surprises - NFL.com - I hit the NFC candidates for release in this messy offseason on Thursday. Here’s a look at the AFC’s likely candidates to be cut — and some possible surprises — with the salary cap expected to take a nosedive.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

What Detroit Lions player will be the most improved in 2021? - Pride Of Detroit - Give us your pick.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Infante: 2021 NFL Draft: Day 3 sleepers with high ceilings Bears could target - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears have had success on Day 3, and these high-upside players in the 2021 NFL Draft could outdo their eventual draft status.

Infante: Former Bears FB Freddie Stevenson talks new book, growing up in poverty, life after football - Windy City Gridiron - The former Florida State standout and Bears free agent signing discusses how he was able to overcome homelessness and overcome the odds.

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