The Bear’s Den, May 26, 2021

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Bears land among middle of the pack in Peter King’s power rankings - Bears Wire - There's not a lot of confidence in the Bears in 2021, but there is some hope that the arrow is pointed in the right direction.

Chicago Bears have interest in CB Bashaud Breeland - Chicago Tribune - An NFL source said the Bears have expressed interest in free agent Bashaud Breeland, one of a small group of experienced cornerbacks remaining on the market. Previously, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler listed the Bears among a large group of teams that are a possibility for Steven Nelson.

Chicago Bears to Have Full Capacity at Solider Field In 2021 - On Tap Sports Net - The Bears will play in front of a full Soldier Field beginning with the preseason. The announcement brings excitement for football season.

Chicago Bears rookie, Virginia LB Charles Snowden embraces underdog role - ChicagoBears.com - After not being selected in the draft, Virginia outside linebacker Charles Snowden is determined to prove he belongs in the NFL as a Bears rookie.

Fields Should Have To Earn Starting Job - Da Bears Blog - While many fans don’t want to hear it, Matt Nagy’s response when questioned on if Justin Fields could win the starting quarterback position in training camp was spot on.

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Minnesota’s Defensive Success Hinges On Cameron Dantzler’s Improvement - Zone Coverage - The Minnesota Vikings experienced a complete revamp of their cornerback room this offseason, signing Patrick Peterson and Mackensie Alexander, trading

Aaron Jones didn’t talk with Aaron Rodgers before re-signing; Jones says it wouldn’t have mattered - ProFootballTalk - “This is home,” Jones said. “This is where I love to be.”

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Wiltfong: Bears may be looking to add another veteran cornerback - Windy City Gridiron - According to a report from the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs, the Chicago Bears have expressed interest in free agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland (5’11", 195), who last played with the Kansas City...

Infante: Bears expected to have full capacity at Soldier Field - Windy City Gridiron
- The Bears appear to be one of 30 teams around the NFL to have their stadiums back to full capacity in 2021.

Infante: WCG’s 2021 NFC North top 50 - Nos. 40-31 - Windy City Gridiron - In the second article of a six-part roundtable series, the staff of Windy City Gridiron come together to rank the top 50 players in the NFC North heading into 2021, this time ranking players 40-31.

Sunderbruch: Aaron Rodgers is Not “About People” - Windy City Gridiron - Aaron Rodgers claims that his current holdout is because he respects the fact that an organization is made of people. These are strange words coming from a player who has always been about himself.

Zeglinski: A new friend - Teven Jenkins can be the Chicago Bears’ front’s saving grace - Windy City Gridiron - Our post-draft questionnaire series continues with the big man, Teven Jenkins, as he works toward becoming the anchor the Bears so desperately need up front.

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