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The Bear’s Den, September 11, 2025

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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With everything he needs to succeed, Bears QB Caleb Williams can’t play as poorly as he did vs. Vikings - Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears got him the coach everyone, including him, wanted. They spent nine figures remodeling their offensive line. They used the No. 10 overall pick on tight end Colston Loveland to add to an already-talented group of skill players. All the excuses for the lows of last season have expired.

Opener showed Bears head coach Ben Johnson is a rookie, too - Chicago Sun-Times

During training camp, Johnson said no one adjusts better than his coaching staff. His head-coaching debut, however, proved otherwise.

Ben Johnson: Bears WR DJ Moore appears OK after hard hit - Chicago Sun-Times

Moore left the field after being hit in the fourth quarter.

Chicago Bears: News on Soldier Field, move to Arlington Heights - Chicago Tribune

Here’s what to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears: 5 pressing questions after Week 1 loss - Chicago Tribune

What’s the confidence level in Ben Johnson’s team to brush off its Week 1 loss? Where’s the panic meter for Caleb Williams? Five pressing questions facing the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson sees a lot to ‘clean up’ from Monday’s loss - Chicago Tribune

After reviewing film from Monday night’s 27-24 loss, Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson didn’t see any glaring holes from his team’s performance, but did see a lot to “clean up.”

Chicago Bears choose your own adventure: ‘Here we go again’ or ‘This is different’ - The Athletic

It may not be until the Bears are back in the playoffs that that suffocating “Here we go again” vibe fully dissipates in Chicago.

Bears’ Ben Johnson admits making costly bad decision in loss to Vikings - 670

The debut of new head coach Ben Johnson wasn’t without its flaws in the Bears’ loss to the Vikings.

Kyle Brandt nails the one thing about Caleb Williams Bears fans all noticed - SI

Kyle Brandt didn’t hold back on this take about Caleb Williams after Week 1 — and Bears fans couldn’t agree more.

Johnson takes blame for his miscues in Bears’ opening loss - 670

Following the Bears’ 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Monday at Soldier Field, first-year head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged his role in a difficult debut in Chicago. A day later, he reflected even more on what he did wrong.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Liam Coen: Travis Hunter is likely to play more defensive snaps vs. Bengals - NBC Sports

After playing just six defensive snaps in the season opener, Hunter is set to see an “uptick” in his time at corner in Week 2.

Mike McDaniel: Tua Tagovailoa’s performance was “less than to be desired” - NBC Sports

The Dolphins had a rough showing on Sunday in Indianapolis.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

NFL “STEP Differential” Week 1 - Windy City Gridiron

Tracking every NFL team’s health with the STEP [Sack + Turnover + Explosive Play] Differential

Making Monsters: Getting to know Bears UDFA Jahdae Walker - Windy City Gridiron

A fantastic pair of interviews with two coaches who know Bears’ rookie Jahdae Walker well.

Caleb Williams Stat Tracker - Windy City Gridiron

Tracking Caleb Williams and his receivers in the Chicago Bears record books

Point of no return: Bears’ pitiful opening half sets tone for collapse - Windy City Gridiron

What was the turning point in the Chicago Bears game? We explore here…

Bears Reacts Survey Week 2: Are you confident in the direction of the team? - Windy City Gridiron

Vote in our Chicago Bears poll of the day right here.

10 Bears Takes Following A Week 1 Second Half Letdown - Windy City Gridiron

Following the Bears’ 27-24 loss at Soldier Field, Aaron Leming gives his 10 Bears Takes. Is it time to panic or was this a bump in the road for a growing team?

Yes, It Was the Officiating - Windy City Gridiron

The Bears were flagged 12 times against the Vikings, and at least 5 of them were questionable to say the least!

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