The Bear’s Den, May 6, 2021

THE DAILY SPONGIE AARON RODGERS SPECIAL

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Bears depth chart projection: Teven Jenkins handed starting LT job; Justin Fields lies in wait – The Athletic - How long can the Bears be patient with new QB Justin Fields, and can Teven Jenkins start at LT? We slot the rookies into the depth chart.

Bears announce when single-game tickets go on sale for 2021 season - RSN - Bears fans, get ready to return to Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears single-game tickets, suites for 2021 season will go on sale May 12 - ChicagoBears.com - Bears preseason and regular-season single-game tickets and suites will go on sale to the general public next Wednesday, May 12, at 8:30 p.m. CT, shortly after the 2021 NFL regular-season schedule is announced by the league.

Chicago Bears lauded for sixth-round picks Khalil Herbert (RB, Virginia Tech) and Thomas Graham Jr. (DB, Oregon) - ChicagoBears.com - One national football writer has identified Bears sixth-round picks Khalil Herbert, a running back from Virginia Tech, and Thomas Graham Jr., a cornerback from Oregon, as two of 10 steals in last week’s NFL Draft.

Leno Release Hints At Security for Pace, Nagy - Da Bears Blog - Selecting a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft hasn’t bought extended tenures for coaches and general managers of late, but the decision to release Charles Leno Jr. could be a hint that Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy are on stable ground.

New Bears OT Teven Jenkins’ vision drove him to NFL - 670 The Score - When offensive tackle Teven Jenkins joined the Oklahoma State football program as a freshman, his coaches couldn’t predict what was to come.

NFL reiterates that injuries away from team facilities expose players to losing their salaries - ProFootballTalk - The NFL is saying, “I told you so.”

Bears single-game tickets will go on sale May 12 - Chicago Sun-Times - Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster via the Bears website. Fans who have joined the Bears’ Season Ticket Priority List and season-ticket holders can participate in a pre-sale from 7-8 p.m. on May 12.

Chicago Bears Q&A: When will Justin Fields start at QB? - Chicago Tribune - The NFL draft is in the books, and the No. 1 thing on most Chicago Bears fans’ minds is this: How long until we see first-round pick Justin Fields commanding the Bears huddle as their starting quarterback.

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Report: Aaron Rodgers referred to G.M. Brian Gutekunst as "Jerry Krause" in texts with teammates - ProFootballTalk - More and more details are emerging regarding the rift between the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Column: Aaron Rodgers' exit would be boon for Chicago Bears - Chicago Tribune - Aaron Rodgers' increasingly likely exit from the Green Bay Packers would warrant a standing ovation from his NFC North foes — out of respect and full-blown glee. It also might leave the Chicago Bears with the most desirable quarterback situation in the division.

Green Bay in QB turmoil and Chicago in QB bliss? - Chicago Sun-Times - The Packers’ Aaron Rodgers reportedly wants to be traded, and the Bears and their fans are excited about Justin Fields.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Infante: 2021 NFL Draft - Breaking down NFC North rivals’ drafts - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears received plenty of praise for their draft hauls this year, but what did their divisional rivals come away with this year?

Householder: Where do the Chicago Bears rookies fit on the depth chart? - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears rookie class should find themselves in the middle of some good roster battles

Infante: Bears QB Justin Fields given 2nd-best odds to win OROY - Windy City Gridiron - Chicago’s first-round pick has been given favorable odds to win the prestigious award.

Wiltfong: The people have spoken, Bears draft class gets an A - Windy City Gridiron - Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged-in Chicago Bears fans and fans across the country.

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