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📰 The week that was … — A significant hike in season ticket prices — The unveiling of Ben Johnson’s coaching staff — Gerald Everett, DeMarcus Walker released — A promotion for Matt Feinstein — Ian Cunningham is a runner-up for the Jags GM job www.chicagotribune.com/sports/nfl/c...

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Well, well, well … Look what the cat dragged in. — Caleb vs. Jayden — A Virginia McCaskey remembrance — The difficulty of truly breaking through in the NFL — Mike Glennon chatter? — Secrets of the beat And so much more from Rich Campbell : www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdHj...

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Special guest on ⁦‪the Take The North Pod‬⁩cast … It’s Illinois Sportswriter of the Year ⁦‪Mark Potash‬⁩. We talk Virginia McCaskey, Ben Johnson, the Bears direction and, of course, LIX with a hard Potsie sermon on Chiefs magic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=80vA...

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Bears owner Virginia McCaskey has passed away at 102. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/06/v...

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A statement from the family on the passing of 102-year-old Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey.

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— Championship Sunday had it all. Including a stern reprimand from Shawn Hochuli. — Ben Johnson has coordinators now. — The process of establishing and unifying a vision is underway. ⁦‪@TakeTheNorthPod‬⁩ www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHVM...

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🗣️🎙️📺 “Take the North” stayed near the main stage for this week’s “Listen to This.” Ben Johnson. Kevin Warren. Ryan Poles. Caleb Williams. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlSE...

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“Our mission, starting this spring, is to win and to win now. I get goosebumps right now just thinking about being the head coach of the Chicago Bears.” So much more from Ben Johnson … 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/25/c...

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BREAKING: Chicago product Antwaan Randle El will be joining Ben Johnson on the Bears coaching staff. ⁦‪Brad Biggs‬⁩ offers more… www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/24/c...

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New Bears coach Ben Johnson has been honored by the PFWA as the NFL Assistant Coach of the Year. The 10 most recent winners of that honor: Mike Macdonald, DeMeco Ryans, Dan Quinn, Brian Daboll, Greg Roman, Vic Fangio, Pat Shurmur, Kyle Shanahan, Hue Jackson and Wade Phillips.

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📸 — Brian Cassella

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On Jan. 11, Ben Johnson sat down for a career-changing Zoom interview with questions to ask and big points to accentuate. Nine days later, The Chicago Bears had themselves fully prepared to be “ready to pounce.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/23/c...

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True or false ... -- Ben Johnson was a home run hire. -- The Bears O can expect Lions-like results ASAP. -- Johnson has something to prove at his intro presser. -- The Bears now need to build their O Line and coaching staff. From me and Colleen Kane... www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/21/c...

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Ben Johnson 🤝 Chicago Bears For a short time anyway, this is a moment for imagination, another opportunity to dream. This is a chance for the Bears to celebrate possibility. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/20/c...

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That is an anvil to the testicles for Detroit. And now the Lions brace to potentially lose both coordinators.

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As the Bears coaching search progresses, so too do the NFL playoffs. In many ways, there’s an overlap. Through a Bears lens, 10 things to watch this weekend. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/17/c...

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WEEK 18 REVIEW The unofficial Caleb Williams report card of his 34 called passing plays vs. Packers 🌟— 3 plays (star power) 👍🏼— 8 plays (very nice) 🤷🏻‍♂️— 14 plays 👎🏼— 8 plays (substandard) 🤢— 1 play (gross) (Incl. two scrambles and two penalty “no plays”.)

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“Remember, those calls for Eberflus’ head were already pretty loud last January. So they definitely had time to prepare and have themselves ready and focused for this search.” Yet the question remains: Are the Bears ready and focused for this search? www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/12/c...

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Brian Flores will interview with the Bears later this week. ⁦‪Ben Goessling‬⁩ with a fantastic read from Minnesota on how Flores has evolved and who he is now. www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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Check out the video version of @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s latest Bears Banter with his special guest @danwiederer.bsky.social! They talk all things #Bears including the decision to retain Ryan Poles, the year-end pressers at Halas Hall, the coaching search, and more! youtu.be/PaJRs0lhVFI?...

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Chatter around the league indicates the Patriots will likely go from firing their HC to hiring their next one in less than a week. Most signs point to either Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel in NE. Both on Bears radar. Both also in play in Vegas.

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Eager to learn more about Ben Johnson? About Aaron Glenn? About the Detroit Lions’ impressive rise to the top of the NFC? We’ve got you covered. ⁦‪Dave Birkett‬⁩ dropped by ⁦‪the Take The North Pod‬⁩ for a really solid conversation. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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So … what happens next? Talking Bears with the crew on @mullyhaugh on @670TheScore now 🗣️🎙️👂 670thescore.com/listen

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The net has been cast wide. The Chicago Bears’ search for a new coach has few limits. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/07/c...

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After 49 minutes at Halas Hall … you all know exactly what that was. A bit mind-bending and totally on brand. There will be plenty of time to unpack it all.

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Bears GM Ryan Poles will take the main stage at Halas Hall at 10 AM solo. There’s a lot of ground to cover. I’d anticipate a few other key voices in the building being heard today also.

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The Bears’ HC candidate list is like a Cheesecake Factory menu right now. Give it a peek. And don’t be surprised if it gets even bigger. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/07/c...

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So … What happens next? After a fulfilling victory and some much-needed exhilaration, the Bears now have much bigger business to tend to. From Green Bay: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/05/c...

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One final drive. One big kick. One more victory. Finally. Story from Lambeau by Colleen Kane … www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/05/c...

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Bears 24, Packers 22. 84 days later. Three-word reviews? Hit 'em up.

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Head scratcher du jour ... Going for 2, drawing a penalty to shorten that conversion attempt but instead opting for a PAT kick? Can anybody help with the thought process?

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Might be a good time to just pull the plug on this whole thing today ...

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Caleb Williams and the next Bears HC have a lot of work ahead to get QB1's full potential unlocked. Don't underestimate how heavy that lift will be.

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Bears have a halftime lead for the first time since Nov. 17 ... against Green Bay.

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C.Williams 8/12 33 0 0 70.1

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Total yards Packers 218 Bears 42 First downs Packers 13 Bears 4 Points Bears 14 Packers 13

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Bears, with a one-point lead, will get a 2-minute drive late in the first half. They have all three timeouts left. Repeat: All three timeouts left.

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This is the Bears' first double-digit lead since London.

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Some old-school Bears football happening today. Special teams TD. Takeaway-fueled short-field TD. 14-3 lead.

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Bears offense scored 20 first-quarter points this season. In 17 games. Gotta get that cleaned up.

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Bears total yards: -9 Bears points: 7

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🚨🚨🚨 The Bears have a lead for the first time since ... NOVEMBER 24

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DJ Moore calls the coin flip. The coin says "No dice." The Packers win the toss and have elected to take the football.

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It’s 🥶 in these streets today. Happy Week 18.

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— Jaylon Johnson to the Pro Bowl. — Caleb Williams defends his OL and has thoughts on a new HC. — Bears-Packers preview — The Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award — A heartfelt apology (sort of) to ⁦‪@dmillerabc7‬⁩ And more … 🗣️🎙️👂 www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRU6...

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“It’s about command over the locker room.” “Accountability has to be set from the top.” “A man of his word.” Bears players weigh in on their desires for the next head coach. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/03/c...

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📚🏈 THE CALEB WILLIAMS FILE 🏈📚 -- Pointed advice on the next phase of the QB1 development process. -- One sack in particular. 67 sacks total. -- A quick peek at the matchup with Green Bay. -- "Start small. And grow from there." www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/02/c...

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