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Ben Johnson navigates 1st Bears tempest in way Matt Eberflus never could - Chicago Sun-Times - Any praise for Johnson must be muted by the fact that his organization decided it wasn’t important for Caleb Williams to address the story himself Wednesday.
Chicago Bears OTAs observations: Rookie moves back with reserves - SI - With OTAs underway, a little more was revealed about where coaches see players fitting in and the starter at left tackle may have surprised some Bears fans.
Ben Johnson hoping to make Chicago where QBs go to thrive - SI - The narrative of the Chicago Bears being where quarterbacks go to die is exactly what their coach wants to hear because he loves a challenge.
Bears WR D.J. Moore cracks top-20 ranking entering 2025 NFL season - SI
- Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore still has respect around the NFL as one of the premier playmakers at his position.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn’t a fan of the tush push - 670 - The controversial tush push play lives on after it survived a vote by NFL owners Wednesday to ban it. It fell two votes short of being banned, according to reports, with 22 owners voting for it to end when 24 votes were needed.
Brad Biggs: Caleb Williams can quiet drama by playing better - 670 - On the Mully & Haugh Show, Tribune writer Brad Biggs explained that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needs to improve in order to put an end to the drama surrounding author Seth Wickersham’s report that Williams didn’t want to be drafted by Chicago.
Ben Johnson is ready to change Bears quarterback narrative - 670 - Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams recently discussed the belief of Williams and his father that “Chicago is the place quarterbacks go to die.”
Bears tackle first week of OTAs as Caleb Williams controversy lingers - Chicago Sun-Times - Williams cast a pall over the Bears’ seemingly successful offseason last week without saying a word.
Bears coach calls Caleb Williams ‘outstanding to work with’ as QB remains mum - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears did not make Williams available to speak after Wednesday’s OTA practice at Halas Hall.
Bears coach Ben Johnson on Tush Push — I prefer ‘explosive plays’ - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears considered the Eagles’ patented quarterback sneak to be unsafe. But it’s sticking around.
Column: Ben Johnson embraces flipping Chicago Bears QB script - 670 - Ben Johnson’s reaction to a book excerpt that Caleb Williams and his father tried to avoid coming to the Chicago Bears? “I love it. We’re looking to write a new chapter.”
Photos: What we saw at Chicago Bears OTAs - Chicago Tribune - Photos from Chicago Bears OTAs at Halas Hall on May 21, 2025, in Lake Forest.
Halas Intrigue podcast: Ben talks, Caleb doesn’t! - Chicago Sun-Times - Pat Finley and Steve Greenberg break down Caleb Williams not talking about his ongoing controversy — and Ben Johnson addressing it with charm.
Where’s Caleb Williams? Bears run ‘Shush Push’ while questions about QB’s feelings about team linger - Chicago Sun-Times - It would’ve been nice to ask Williams about all this Wednesday at Halas Hall. Instead, we wait.
Bears rookie WR Luther Burden nursing a soft-tissue injury - NBC Sports - Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden is out of the team’s voluntary offseason workouts because of injury, coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday.
Joe Thuney: I wanted to stay with Bears because ‘everyone’s pulling in the same direction’ - Chicago Sun-Times - Thuney signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday morning.
Bears coach Ben Johnson on Tush Push — I prefer ‘explosive plays’ - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears considered the Eagles’ patented quarterback sneak to be unsafe. But it’s sticking around.
RIP JIM IRSAY
Colts owner Jim Irsay dies at 65 - NBC Sports - Irsay became owner of the franchise in 1997.
Commissioner Roger Goodell remembers Jim Irsay as a man "deeply committed to the game" - NBC Sports - Commissioner Roger Goodell has issued a statement regarding the passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay at the age of 65.
Peyton Manning is "heartbroken" by the news of Jim Irsay's passing - NBC Sports - Many tributes will emerge in the aftermath of the stunning passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay at the age of 65.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Brock Purdy calls his contract extension "a huge blessing" - NBC Sports - Brock Purdy signed his five-year, $256 million extension on Wednesday.
Quinnen Williams says it was" immature" to criticize Aaron Rodgers' release - NBC Sports - Quinnen Williams was not happy when the Jets released Aaron Rodgers, and the Jets weren't happy when the defensive tackle tweeted his displeasure.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Ben Johnson loves being able to ‘change the narrative’ around Bears QBs - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears had OTA day number two at Halas Hall today and the media were present.
Diving Deeper Into The Chicago Bears Top 3 Most Improved Positions - Windy City Gridiron - Following yet another eventful offseason, the Chicago Bears looked primed for a breakout season. Although football is never played on paper, we’ll take a deeper dive into the offseason activity, and which three positions have improved the most.
Which All-Time Bears Players Would You Draft for a Flag Football Team? - Windy City Gridiron - It’s official! Flag Football is an Olympic sport that NFL players can participate in! Which current or former Bears would you roster on such a squad?
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