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Mailbag: Panthers Keeping All Their Options Open After Firing Frank Reich

Everything is on the table in Carolina for owner David Tepper. Plus, insight into the Commanders’ GM search, analyzing the Justin Fields era in Chicago and more in Albert Breer’s mailbag.

Sports Illustrated

1st-and-10: Drops aside, Jaylon Johnson making his case

The Bears cornerback needs to make the most of his big-play chances to be as good as he thinks he is. But just having those opportunities in recent games is an indication that as Matt Eberflus’ improving defense grows, Johnson’s impact will increase as well.

Chicago Sun-Times

Improved Bears defense ‘gonna be something to watch’

With newly acquired defensive end Montez Sweat fueling a much-improved pass rush, the Bears’ defense has seven takeaways in the last two games, after getting just nine in the first 10 games. “I like where our defense is right now in a lot of ways,” coach Matt Eberflus said.

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Upon Further Review: Analyzing Bears QB Justin Fields’ ups and downs

Coach Matt Eberflus had just given out game balls to the entire team when Fields asked for a moment to address the Bears in the locker room Monday night.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears CB Kyler Gordon: my calf will be fine

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon said he expects to be ready to play in Week 14 after hurting his calf in coverage in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s 12-10 win against the Vikings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ 12-10 win over Vikings doesn’t cool coach Matt Eberflus’ hot seat

The Bears were on the verge of another embarrassing defeat, but won on a last-minute field goal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ryan Poles Gave Matt Eberflus Seemingly Obvious Advice And Bears Fans Can't Believe It

One of the cardinal rules of being a football coach: get your best players involved.

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With Mike Ditka’s tenure still haunting the McCaskeys, hard to see them wanting Jim Harbaugh

If the Bears do replace Matt Eberflus, look for another tame hire.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears or Vikes? Ryan Poles’ patient approach could still pay off

Poles turned down a finalist interview with the Vikings in 2022 to take the Bears job. The Vikings were 13-4 last year and are playoff contenders this year. But, with two potential top-five draft picks in 2024, Poles’ long game could still be a winner.

Chicago Sun-Times

What has slowed GM Ryan Poles’ Bears rebuild and what could speed it up?

The teams that quickly flip from pushovers to playoff contenders, like the Jaguars and Texans, typically get coach and quarterback right.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears QB Justin Fields needs to produce — but the most important stat is wins

Fields’ production is important — but he needs to show he can win. Sunday’s crushing loss to the Lions proved that the former means little without the latter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Bears’ Week 12 matchup with Vikings Wire with Bears Wire

We spoke to Alyssa Barbieri of Bears Wire to get the lowdown on the Bears.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears vs. Vikings — What to Watch 4

The Bears and quarterback Justin Fields have to find a better way to handle the Vikings’ blitzing pass rush than they did in a 19-13 loss on Oct. 15 at Soldier Field.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘T’ in Matt Eberflus’ H.I.T.S. principle stands for turnovers, but Bears aren’t getting many

The Bears are 18th in takeaways the last two seasons and have little chance to win when they don’t generate them.

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A lot at stake for Luke Getsy, Matt Eberflus vs. Vikings

The rematch of the Oct. 15 game at Soldier Field — a 19-13 loss to the Vikings — will be a test of how well the Bears can respond vs. a common opponent. “It’s an important part of what you do,” Getsy said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears vow not to let Lions beat them twice

When it comes to trying to bounce back from a crushing loss, the Bears have had a lot of practice.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears QB Justin Fields gets another chance to solve Vikings’ pressure points

Can a quarterback whose best traits are his running and deep passes be a successful pinball player, getting the ball out quickly against the blitz?

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears look to get ‘more and more’ playing time for top DE Montez Sweat

Sweat played his fewest snaps as a Bear in the loss to the Lions, which Matt Eberflus attributed to their rotation, but they’ve invested a lot in him and need him on the field more.

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The NFL’s most fireable head coaches: Ron Rivera, it’s time to move on

Brandon Staley, meanwhile, needs to go for his own sanity.

Chicago Sun-Times

1st-and-10: A moment of truth for Matt Eberflus

After a 31-26 loss to the contending Lions in which the Bears looked like an actual good team before imploding in the final 4:15, games against the Vikings and Lions will define the direction of the Bears under Eberflus. “We’re gonna find out who we are this week,” linebacker T.J.…

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NFL Week 11 Winners and Losers: Jets Reach Rock Bottom

Don't look now, but Denver is firmly in the mix for a playoff spot. The Jets, on the other hand, have watched their season crash and burn.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NFL Power Rankings Week 12: How can anyone trust the Dolphins right now?

Or the Seahawks, for that matter? Or the Cowboys, or the Chiefs ...

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ Braxton Jones regrets losing his cool after dizzy spell

Jones told an official “I couldn’t [bleeping] see,” as he left the field after experiencing dizziness. But he was evaluated and missed only two plays. “I knew I was fine, that was why I was frustrated,” he said. “But no need to react like that and I apologize for that.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Eberflus takes responsibility, but gives no specifics on why Bears collapsed vs. Lions

The Bears have thrown away two near-certain victories late in games this season. There are a lot of reasons for that, but they all trace back to the head coach.

Chicago Sun-Times

Upon Further Review: Analyzing Justin Fields’ 3 most impactful pass plays

Here’s a look at Fields’ best throw, his near-miss and what he could have done different on the fumble.

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