The Bear’s Den, September 11, 2024

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Some Old School Favorite Bears Are Up For Hall of Fame Consideration in 2025 - Bleacher Nation - The Chicago Bears could add to their list of players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.

Caleb Williams Film Study: A Teachable Moment Across the Board - Bleacher Nation - Caleb Williams’ regular season debut is in the books. Let’s dive into the tape.

Wilber Marshall, Jay Hilgenberg among 6 former Bears nominated for Hall of Fame in seniors category - Chicago Sun-Times - Those two hope to join the seven Hall of Famers from the 1985 Bears title team.

T.J. Edwards: Montez Sweat is an ‘absolute force’ for Bears - 670 - In a 24-17 win against the Titans on Sunday, the Bears showed they’re learning how to better play off Pro Bowl defensive end Montez Sweat and use his presence to exploit advantages elsewhere.

Bears notebook: Williams stays calm amid struggles in opener - 670 - Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a challenging NFL debut, but his team earned a 24-17 comeback win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Soldier Field.

Rating the rookies: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels outshines Bears' Caleb Williams, others - Chicago Sun-Times - The Sun-Times takes its weekly look at the six quarterbacks drafted in the first round this year.

Good news for Bears as QB Justin Fields in line to start again for Steelers vs. Broncos - Chicago Sun-Times - Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday his plan for now is to go with Fields again Sunday at the Broncos.

Bears WR Rome Odunze has Grade 1 MCL sprain in left knee: source - Chicago Sun-Times - Coach Matt Eberflus was uncertain of Odunze's status going forward as the Bears prepare to visit the Texans.

Stakes raised for Bears QB Caleb Williams vs. Texans - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears' rookie quarterback gets a mulligan for his unimpressive performance in his NFL debut last week against the Titans. But he needs to raise his game against C.J. Stroud and the Texans.

Chicago Bears: Was Caleb Williams' first start worth tossing? - 670 - As crazy as it may sound, Sunday's clunky debut for Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

NFL best bets Week 2: Why we’re high on Cowboys, Bills-Dolphins offense and C.J. Stroud - The Athletic - Austin's Mock's NFL Projection Model gives us three best bets (and counting) for Week 2 of NFL action.

Darrell Taylor’s instant impact, Caleb Williams’ missed throws: Bears Week 1 takeaways - The Athletic - The Bears' rotation at left guard isn't ideal, Shane Waldron deserves some blame for the offensive flop and T.J. Edwards continued to shine.

Bears try out return specialist David Wallis – NBC Sports Chicago - Bears try out return specialist David Wallis

Check out new film breakdown of Caleb Williams’ debut – NBC Sports Chicago - Check out new film breakdown of Caleb Williams' debut

Bears overreactions: Will Caleb Williams’ rookie year be wasted? – NBC Sports Chicago - The Bears opened their season with a win over the Titans, but Caleb Williams' rough debut led to thoughts of dread and a lot of second guessing. Bears Insider...

POLISH SAUSAGE

NFL reviewing Deshaun Watson complaint, no plan to put him on Exempt list - NBC Sports - The NFL has made its first comment regarding the new lawsuit filed against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Monday night game had a hip-drop tackle that wasn't flagged - NBC Sports - The NFL has outlawed the hip-drop tackle.

Judge orders Adrian Peterson to surrender assets in connection with massive debt - NBC Sports - Adrian Peterson earned more than $100 million during his 15-year NFL career.

Tyreek Hill "careless driving" citation estimates he was going 60 mph - NBC Sports - The detainment of Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill resulted in a pair of citations, one for careless driving and one for a seatbelt violation.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bears top PFF performers from win over Titans - Windy City Gridiron - Breaking down PFF’s highest-graded Bears from Sunday’s Week 1 matchup.

Week 1 2024 Chicago Bears power rankings roundup - Windy City Gridiron - The first in-season power rankings are out and outlets are mixed on the Bears.

Caleb Williams wins his first NFL game! Take that, haters! - Windy City Gridiron - The incoherent ramblings of a belligerent Bears fan.

Do you think Matt Eberflus leveled up this offseason? - Windy City Gridiron - We know ‘Flus got a glow-up, but did he also level up?

Stock up, stock down: Week 1 Chicago Bears-Tennessee Titans review - Windy City Gridiron - An ugly win is a win. We have some players that stood out and some that didn’t

Ten Thoughts on the NFL - Windy City Gridiron - Khari Thompson takes over one of our longest-running columns here at WCG, Ten Thoughts on the NFL! Week 1 is in the books, and there’s a ton to get into...

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