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berckes.bsky.social
Talks about the Chicago Bears on 2nd City Gridiron, writes about the NFL at Windy City Gridiron. Drinks bourbon, likely correlated to the first sentence.
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#NFL players often take a jump in play in year 2, so do you think Caleb Williams will break the #Bears' single-season passing records? Me, @ryandroste.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social & @westsportspt.bsky.social have thoughts here. www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/6/19/24...

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

The next topic in our latest #Bears Roundtable at WCG: Who will win the QB2 job, Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum? And here’s what me, @ryandroste.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social, and @westsportspt.bsky.social had to say. www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/6/18/24...

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

There’s one spot up for grabs on the #Bears defense, so our team including @ryandroste.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social, and @westsportspt.bsky.social predict who’ll win the Sam linebacker position. www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/6/17/24...

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

Topic 2 in our latest WCG roundtable is… Which #Bears position group are you concerned about? And me, @ryandroste.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social, and @westsportspt.bsky.social answer here: www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/6/16/24...

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Which Chicago #Bears position group is the strongest? @ryandroste.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social, @westsportspt.bsky.social, and I share our thoughts here: www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/6/15/24...

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

Check out the debut article of WCG member Donald Gooch, who takes us into his mindset as a long-time #Bears fan, looking as objectively as possible towards what could be a fun 2025. www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/6/12/24...

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The makeover that the #Bears gave to the interior of their offensive line may be one of the biggest position group upgrades the franchise has ever done in one offseason. More here at WCG: www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/6/8/244...

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I've got a great story on Arch Ward and his influence on the NFL record book here in 2025, publishing tomorrow in the Still Gotta Come Through Chicago newsletter. Subscribe now and get it in your inbox tomorrow morning for free! sgctc.substack.com @berckes.bsky.social @kfishbain.bsky.social

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

Our team including @berckes.bsky.social, @samhouseholder.bsky.social, Josh, Bryan, @tjstarman.bsky.social, and @westsportspt.bsky.social kick off a #Bears roundtable with our pick for: What is the best game on the Chicago Bears schedule? www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/5/16/24...

submitted 36 days ago • 1 comment

Check out the video version of our latest 🐻&⚖️ with @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social, joined by WCG's lead draft analyst @jacobinfante.bsky.social! The fellas talk #Bears UDFAs, the rookies, Ben Johnson, Dennis Allen, the trenches, and more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGkR...

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

@berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social wanted to learn more about the #Bears 2025 UDFAs, so they grabbed @jacobinfante.bsky.social to drop the knowledge. They talk draft class, Caleb Williams, trenches, and more on a new Bear & Balanced! 🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

#Bears fans, join us tonight at 6 CT for a brand new Bear & Balanced as @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social are joined by @jacobinfante.bsky.social to discuss the draft class, rookie minicamp, and Jacob tells us which UDFAs could be diamonds in the rough! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGkR...

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

The roar to unretire Chicago #DaBears jersey numbers is starting to build. @berckes.bsky.social thinks the only way to start is with the #Bears founder himself, George Halas and the Number 7. Check out his reasoning and plan here: www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/5/10/24...

submitted 43 days ago • 1 comment

#Bears fans, here’s the video version of @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s latest Bears Banter featuring his special guest, Charles Davis! The outstanding CBS and NFL Network analyst talks NFL draft, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and so much more! youtu.be/vQhWnEID1zY?...

submitted 45 days ago • 1 comment

#Bears fans, did this draft change your opinion of Ryan Poles? Here’s what our team including, @samhouseholder.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @eduerrwaechter.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social, @jacobinfante.bsky.social & @westsportspt.bsky.social said www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/5/6/244...

submitted 47 days ago • 3 comments

Which rookie will have the biggest long-term impact for the #Bears? Here's who @samhouseholder.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @eduerrwaechter.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social, @jacobinfante.bsky.social, @westsportspt.bsky.social and me picked here: www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/5/5/244...

submitted 48 days ago • 1 comment

Yesterday, I finished the Pittsburgh Half Marathon for State #44. This one quickly turned into "just finish" after a humid start. Enjoyed the city & the bridges! The map is getting so close to completion & races are circled for the remaining 6. Crazy.

submitted 48 days ago • 2 comments

Who was your least favorite #Bears draft pick? A few of us including @samhouseholder.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @eduerrwaechter.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social, and @westsportspt.bsky.social with their thoughts here: www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/5/3/244...

submitted 50 days ago • 2 comments

Who will have the biggest impact as a rookie for the #Bears? Our team including , @samhouseholder.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @eduerrwaechter.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social, and @westsportspt.bsky.social with their picks here: www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/5/4/244...

submitted 49 days ago • 2 comments

Who was your favorite Chicago #Bears draft pick? We’re kicking off a Bears draft roundtable with answers from @samhouseholder.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social, @eduerrwaechter.bsky.social, @tjstarman.bsky.social, @westsportspt.bsky.social, and more here: www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/5/2/244...

submitted 51 days ago • 2 comments

What an incredible job @berckes.bsky.social and @jacobinfante.bsky.social did over the last three days, breaking down each new #Bears draft pick! Here's their final show, all about running back Kyle Monangai! 🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

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Video version of our final #Bears individual draft pick podcast from @berckes.bsky.social and @jacobinfante.bsky.social! Check out how running back Kyle Monangai will fit in Ben Johnson's offense! www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUt7...

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The #Bears added offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo from Boston College in Round 2, and @jacobinfante.bsky.social joined @berckes.bsky.social on a special edition of Bear & Balanced to tell us all about him. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWWx...

submitted 58 days ago • 0 comments

The #Bears went with offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo from Boston College with their 2nd second-round pick, and @berckes.bsky.social grabbed @jacobinfante.bsky.social to tell us all about him and his fit in Chicago. 🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

submitted 58 days ago • 0 comments

@jacobinfante.bsky.social jumped on with @berckes.bsky.social to fill us in on Missouri's Luther Burden III, and it's a must-watch to learn a little more about the #Bears' brand new wideout! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ails...

submitted 58 days ago • 0 comments

The #Bears with a shocking pick at 39, Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III, and @berckes.bsky.social grabbed WCG's Lead Draft Analyst @jacobinfante.bsky.social, to tell us all about him and his fit in Ben Johnson's offense! 🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

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Chicago #Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael dies at 67 www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/4/23/24...

submitted 60 days ago • 1 comment

Before the NFL HOF ceremony, I put out a limited series called Bronzed Bears. Steve McMichael was episode 1. RIP Mongo 💙🧡 www.windycitygridiron.com/2024/7/22/24...

submitted 60 days ago • 1 comment

We picked up one of the hottest free agent #Bears podcasts, The Mac & Read Show, and they made their debut last night for us @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social! Check out the show and give @rossread.bsky.social a follow while you’re at it!

submitted 60 days ago • 0 comments

New hat drop... #DaBears

submitted 63 days ago • 2 comments

We need @wiltfongjr.bsky.social to be more grumpy this year...

submitted 71 days ago • 3 comments

@berckes.bsky.social once again sat down with @pigskindispatch.bsky.social to discuss a legendary Chicago #Bears team, this time it was the 1941 Championship club and their phenomenal offense. www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/3/31/24...

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Remembering the NFL’s Biggest Blowout - @berckes.bsky.social sat down with @pigskindispatch.bsky.social to discuss the 1940 NFL Championship game and a record never to be broken and you can check it out here. #Bears #NFL www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/3/29/24...

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

I've been trying to figure out how this weird feeling of where I'm at with #DaBears and where to go with it. Tried to put some words to it here: www.windycitygridiron.com/2025/3/23/24...

submitted 91 days ago • 3 comments

Check out the video version of Taylor Doll's latest Making Monsters for her interview with one of the best offensive line analysts in the business, @geoffschwartz.bsky.social! Geoff breaks down what the new look #Bears o-line can be in Ben Johnson's offense. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeLI...

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