The Bear’s Den, July 7, 2025

Mild temperatures hit Chicago this week, both downtown and at Halas Hall

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Which Bears pass catcher is your guy? And should Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki be an All-Star? – Chicago Sun-Times – In this week’s “Polling Place,” we also participated in the great American tradition of poking fun at the White Sox and Rockies.

2025 NFL linebacker unit rankings: Eagles, Patriots carry elite units, Bears are mid – PFF – We’re diving into the league’s top linebacker corps ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Justice Haynes Joins Michigan With NFL Goals And Business Moves – RG.org – Former top RB Justice Haynes commits to Michigan, aiming for NFL success while building a business portfolio through innovative NIL equity

Who’s on the hot seat entering the 2025 season? – NBC Sports – Counting down the five hottest coaching seats in the NFL.

Cowboys, Texans contribute $500,000 each for flood relief in Texas – NBC Sports – NFL’s Texas teams provide support to community in time of need.

Which teams are legitimately in the Super Bowl window for 2025? – NBC Sports – Since 2017, only seven different teams have been to the big game.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Where would you rank Bears’ Dennis Allen among NFL defensive coordinators? – Windy City Gridiron
– The Bears are gettting a defensive upgrade at coordinator in 2025.

10 Most Important Bears of 2025: #9 Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland – Windy City Gridiron – For the 17th straight year, we’re bringing you who we believe will be the ten most important Chicago Bears for the upcoming season, and at number 9 is Chicago’s 12 Personnel.

Who is the Best Wide Receiver Duo in Franchise History? – Windy City Gridiron – Which WR duo is the best to ever don orange and blue? Will anyone on the current roster take over top spot?

Chicago Bears fans believe the team can go from worst to… second – Windy City Gridiron – Earlier this week, we asked you to predict where the Chicago Bears would finish in the NFC North in 2025, and 42% of our fan base thinks second place is in the cards after last year’s 5-11…

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