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The Bears announced that Matt Feinstein has been promoted to VP of football administration. Statement from GM Ryan Poles: “Matt is an invaluable asset to our football operation, and his well-earned promotion benefits our entire organization.”

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Congrats to former Chicago Wolves player Jordan Binnington

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Ben Johnson's 2025 Bears coaching staff

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In a letter to STH, Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren announced that the team will implement a 10 percent average increase in season-ticket packages for 2025.

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It's officially NFL Draft Season. @adamjahns.bsky.social and @kfishbain.bsky.social present their first Bears mock draft of 2025. Whose picks do you prefer? www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

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Good for Vic Fangio. The defensive mastermind finally gets a ring. He’s the best.

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For those who don't normally follow beat writers of other teams, please do yourself a favor and follow @bynatetaylor.bsky.social and @bkubena.bsky.social for The Big Game.

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The (other) BIG GAME is HERE. Introducing Connections: Sports Edition, a spin-off to test your sports knowledge. Can you find the common thread? Warning: It's addictive. www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...

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Check it out, y’all. ⤵️

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Ed Hinton educated many of us at Sports Illustrated about NASCAR. I got to serve as his fact-checking reporter as a young staffer on a number of his stories. He was a brilliant writer. Rest in peace. www.espn.com/racing/nasca...

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New story. The Chiefs defense, led by Steve Spagnuolo, is most known for its bold, exotic blitzes — especially in the biggest moments. On the Chiefs' top 10 postseason blitzes. “I always tell people I have the biggest smile on my face when I’m blitzing." www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

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Is Eli Manning a Hall of Famer? We have (at least) another year to debate it. @danpompei.bsky.social sorted out the pros and cons here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...

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The only Virginia McCaskey obit you need to read. By the great @danpompei.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/324...

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New story. With Andy Reid, it’s more than cheeseburgers. It’s lobster pot pie, French Toast grilled cheese & ham sandwich, chocolate cake & so much more. On Andy Reid, a certified foodie. www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...

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Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey died today at the age of 102. From the family: “While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long, full, faith-filled life and is now with the love of her life on earth."

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On Fridays, Travis Kelce wanders... My latest for @theathletic.bsky.social on the Chiefs' star tight end www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...

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What a phone call is like with my 7-year-old during Super Bowl week: "Is Taylor Swift there?" "Did you talk to Taylor Swift's boyfriend yet?" "Why does his team always win?"

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We're hiring a staff editor for The Athletic's college sports desk — Apply within! jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...

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New story. One of the Chiefs' most interesting players is Kareem Hunt — & a reunion, that includes a trip to the Super Bowl, that he never thought he'd get. "I'm grateful to have a second chance. Redemption to me means I have to make the most of it now." www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...

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It's pub day for my sister Margie Janes' new book, TRUE PROMISE! If adult romance novels are your thing (or your significant other's thing), pre-order today. a.co/d/cVPSn3V

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I’m enjoying the SNL50 documentary series, but this is egregious.

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There's a list out there on the internet, one tallying h.s. basketball's highest single-season scorers. The name on top isn't a familiar one. It's one that was without a story. That's where we begin... www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

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Put together a Senior Bowl Bears Mock Draft, because it is that time of year. Focused on the linemen who stood out during the week in Mobile www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...

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From @theathletic.bsky.social: Patrick Mahomes isn’t the only one with a "dad bod." Superstar athletes in all kinds of physically demanding sports are combining unconventional body types with otherworldly athleticism. nyti.ms/40E0FeH

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Looking for an uplifting story? The great @danpompei.bsky.social has you covered with this feature on Teddy Bridgewater, who elevates everyone around him. www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

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This football season Teddy Bridgewater made his debut as a high school coach, won a state championship and then tried to win a Super Bowl as the Lions' backup quarterback. What he really did was give hope to all he touched. My story. www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

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Guess what? My biography of Anthony Edwards, titled “Ant,” is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Pre-orders really help us make this successful, so your support means the world! I’m so glad my publisher Harper Collins and I are getting this out to you soon: t.co/d9bWAeUtL8

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OK, Bears fans have been too excited. Time to ask some questions about the Ben Johnson hire (…some of them he already answered) www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...

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The Bears have their coordinators for the start of the Ben Johnson era. Story www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...

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Get set for Bills-Chiefs with some great stuff from @bynatetaylor.bsky.social and @danpompei.bsky.social Travis Kelce's playoff level-up: www.nytimes.com/athletic/608... Andy Reid the screen master: www.nytimes.com/athletic/604... Trey Smith's unlikely journey: www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...

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New story. Travis Kelce is back in the spotlight. The Chiefs knew Kelce was capable of his impressive performance against the Texans. They also know his diligence & sacrifices this season largely went unnoticed. On the latest chapter of Kelce's career. www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...

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The idea of “winning the press conference” can be trite, but Ben Johnson’s presence during his first day as Bears head coach matters. Discussed it on the Hoge and Jahns pod youtu.be/_sh7dyjtrVk?...

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The professional athletes of the PGA Tour are currently delaying play in San Diego because … it’s really windy. Get bent.

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New story. In the past year, I've asked many in the Chiefs organization a simple question: Why is Andy Reid so good at screens? Almost every player & coach touched on the same sentiment: Reid’s success is in the details. On Andy Reid, the screen master. www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...

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“There’s no doubt Caleb played a large component in my decision." “He’s going to build around me, but also, he’s going to test me." From Halas Hall, story on Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams, the coach-QB duo giving the franchise hope www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...

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“He’s got a ton of ideas and backgrounds and philosophies and kind of made them his own. ... It’s Ben Johnson’s offense.” And he’s bringing it to Chicago. How Johnson “created a monster” of an offense from many influences. From @adamjahns.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

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Patrick Mahomes on Kelce: “I’ve always known how great of a leader he is, how he works. … I knew he was going to do what he did (last week). Every time the moment gets bigger, he gets better.”

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Why is a tear trickling down Trey Smith's cheek as the national anthem plays? If you knew how he got here, you'd understand. My story on the player who might soon become the highest paid guard in history. www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...

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"He’s created a monster.” How good is Ben Johnson? It might be best to ask other offensive minds. And he's got a lot of influences. I talked to Adam Gase, Mike Sherman, Clyde Christensen, Bill Lazor and Mike Martz about the Bears new HC. My story. www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

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Good to see another wave of newcomers. Advice: Never look back. Let the other place rot. And use this starter pack (courtesy of @keithlaw.bsky.social) to follow talented folks from The Athletic. go.bsky.app/MQzRVy8

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We don't know how good of a head coach Ben Johnson will be. We do know he's run a prolific offense, and that's good news for Caleb Williams. Story www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

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I’ll be interested to see if Ben Johnson can get OL coach Hank Fraley away from Lions. Bears OL was so bad, and Fraley is so good at his job that it would make a lot of sense to hire him as OC. @coltonpouncy.bsky.social reports Lions OL will have something to say lol nytimes.com/athletic/60741…

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The Bears got it right with Ben Johnson, writes Jon Greenberg: www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

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