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Picks to click: Bears defense has eye on more takeaways

After getting 36 takeaways in 2018 under Vic Fangio, the Bears’ defense has just 53 takeaways the past three seasons. Safety Eddie Jackson can feel this defense regaining its bite in Matt Eberflus’ defense in 2022. “I can’t describe the feeling. I just know they’re coming,” he said.

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Bears DC Alan Williams likes what he’s seen from newcomers Josh Blackwell, Sterling Weatherford

Bears DC Alan Williams praised a couple of Chicago's new additions in UDFAs CB Josh Blackwell and Sterling Weatherford.

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Sam Mustipher, Bears offense ready to ‘prove everybody wrong’

The Bears center knows what critics are saying about the unproven Bears offense, but feels good about being better than people expect in 2022. “That’s the fun part of the game,” he said.

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Bears CB Jaylon Johnson defends play — and playing time

Two days after defensive coordinator Alan Williams said he couldn’t say for sure whether he could trust any of his cornerbacks, Jaylon Johnson defended his work.

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WATCH: Bears press conferences from final training camp practice

The Bears held their final practice of training camp on Sunday, where Alan Williams, David Montgomery and more met with the media.

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As season nears, Bears full of uncertainty at cornerback — sound familiar?

The Bears have a sure thing in Jaylon Johnson and like what they’ve seen from second-round pick Kyler Gordon. But after those two, there are a lot of question marks.

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Bears notebook: David Montgomery focused on football

The Bears running back could be in a similar situation next year as Roquan Smith is this year — looking for a long-term contract after establishing himself as a consistently productive player. But he was unfazed by Smith not getting the deal he was looking for.

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For Roquan Smith, the work is just beginning

If Roquan Smith wants to get the record-setting contract extension he so badly desires, he’ll have to cross off items on a list longer than Matt Nagy’s old play-call sheet.

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9 takeaways from Bears’ first unofficial depth chart

The Bears have released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of their preseason opener vs. the Chiefs, and there was plenty to unpack.

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Bear Necessities: Cornerbacks stepping up amid injuries in training camp

Injuries to some top Bears cornerbacks has given players further down the depth chart more opportunities.

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10 takeaways from the second week of Bears training camp

The Bears have two weeks of training camp in the books. Here's what we learned from the last few practices.

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WATCH: Bears press conferences from 10th training camp practice

The Bears returned to Halas Hall for their 10th practice of training camp, where Alan Williams, Trevis Gipson and more met with the media.

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Bear Necessities: Matt Adams, Joe Thomas battling at SAM linebacker

Bears veterans Matt Adams and Joe Thomas have been two standouts during training camp, and they're competing for the SAM linebacker job.

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Bears unfazed by linebacker Roquan Smith’s absence

The Bears aren’t panicking as the All-Pro linebacker’s “hold-in” reached 13 days and 10 practices, and they probably don’t have to in the midst of a rebuild.

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9 takeaways from 10th practice at Bears training camp

The Bears held their 10th practice of training camp on Sunday. Here's what we learned from Day 10:

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New Bears coordinator will blitz even less than the old ones did

Only one team in the NFL blitzed less often than the Bears in every one of the previous four seasons: Matt Eberflus’ Colts. While the head coach won’t be calling the Bears’ defense, you can bet new Bears coordinator Alan Williams, who followed him from Indianapolis, is strategically similar to…

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Bears’ defense taking hold: ‘Right now we’re just flying’

The Bears are installing new schemes on both sides of the ball, but the defense already looks like it has a solid foundation that could be an anchor. ‘‘We have the right guys that want to buy in and want to do it,’’ defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad said.

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First impressions: Bears training camp breakdown

Will Justin Fields be better in Luke Getsy’s offense than he was in Matt Nagy’s? How much are the Bears missing Roquan Smith? A player of intrigue, a key red flag and the best newcomer. Mark Potash analyzes the first week of training camp under Matt Eberflus.

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Bears defensive end Robert Quinn ready to flip the switch

The All-Pro defensive end is in a “ramp-up” phase after sitting out the offseason program. But it won’t take him long to get back in the swing of things. “I kind of think I’m pretty much caught up,” he said.

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1st-and-10: Bears’ defense eager to push the envelope

Even in early practices, the Bears look like they’ll push the limits of aggressiveness and physicality under Matt Eberflus and defensive coordinator Alan Williams, “Play like your hair’s on fire,” Williams said.

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Alan Williams: ‘There is no job better’ than running Bears’ ‘D’

But for a bumpy two seasons calling plays for the Vikings, the Bears’ new coordinator has always been a position coach. He knows the opportunity that awaits him.

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Nicholas Morrow — not Roquan Smith — to handle huddle responsibilities

Whenever Roquan Smith returns to the field, he won’t be the one relaying in the Bears’ defensive plays in the huddle. Defensive coordinator Alan Williams said Saturday the team gives that responsibility to the middle linebacker in their scheme.

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Calls for change to army discharge certificates issued under Whitlam government

It's a small piece of paper, but the words written on it changed the course of former serviceman Alan Williams' life. Now he says it is time to "right the wrong".

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Will Bears arrow be pointing up or down after 2022? Our annual test of fans’ optimism

With the Bears in rebuild mode under new general manager Ryan Poles, it seems like they can only go up from here. But it’s the Bears — you just never know.

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Most Important Bears of 2022: No. 11 Alan Williams

Coming up at No. 11 in our 30 Most Important Bears is new defensive coordinator Alan Williams, the first coach to be listed in the series.

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