Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Chicago Bears added a few veteran candidates to help in the return games this offseason, but when special teams coach Richard Hightower was asked about rookie Luther Burden III, he said he could also be in the mix. “I see it as an ongoing competition, as we always have at the returner spot,” Hightower said, “so he’ll [Burden] … [Read more...] about Bears rookie Luther Burden III is a ‘candidate’ to return kicks and punts
Question of the Day: Can Kyle Monangai Fulfill the Knuckles Role in Ben Johnson’s Offense in 2025?
Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bears waited until the 7th round to add a RB in a historically great draft class. Can the 7th rounder fill the shoes of a former Bear in the new offense? As I articulated in my Top 10 Running Backs series, this was a loaded class with a diverse flavor and style profile for myriad offensive schemes around the … [Read more...] about Question of the Day: Can Kyle Monangai Fulfill the Knuckles Role in Ben Johnson’s Offense in 2025?
2026 Bears mock draft: Super early 3-round predictions
Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images WCG’s lead draft analyst shares his first 2026 Bears mock draft The Bears just wrapped up the 2025 NFL Draft a few weeks ago, but for NFL organizations, preparing for the draft is a year-round activity. I use this slow period of the offseason to build up my big board, allowing me to have notes on as many players as … [Read more...] about 2026 Bears mock draft: Super early 3-round predictions
Intensity dialed up at Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Some news and nuggets from Bears minicamp. Yesterday was day one of rookie minicamp for the Chicago Bears, and reports were that it was a shorter and slower-paced practice. Day one is more about getting the rookies acclimated to the daily practice procedure and setting their routine, so when they come together with the full squad, … [Read more...] about Intensity dialed up at Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp
Mothballed Legacies: Unretiring Bears Uniforms Starting with the Number 7
Historian Jeff Berckes has another take on the Bears' retired jersey situation, and his plan involves George Halas’ number 7 going back in circulation to start the cycle. The Chicago Bears have a league-leading fourteen numbers retired. I agree with my colleagues Jack Silverstein (The 50-Year Plan - Jack’s story is great and this builds upon it so read his first) and Lester A. … [Read more...] about Mothballed Legacies: Unretiring Bears Uniforms Starting with the Number 7